Sweet Butterfly Labret gold-coloured
Sweet Butterfly Labret gold-coloured

Sweet Butterfly Labret gold-coloured

€24

Triple Marquise Push-in Labret silver-coloured
Triple Marquise Push-in Labret silver-coloured

Triple Marquise Push-in Labret silver-coloured

€19

Single Row Crystal Ring silver-coloured 8 mm
Single Row Crystal Ring silver-coloured 8 mm

Single Row Crystal Ring silver-coloured 8 mm

€32

Emerald Arc Labret gold-coloured
Emerald Arc Labret gold-coloured

Emerald Arc Labret gold-coloured

€31

Crystal Dreaming Labret silver-coloured

Crystal Dreaming Labret silver-coloured

€24

Crystal Pavé Clicker Ring gold-coloured 10 mm
Crystal Pavé Clicker Ring gold-coloured 10 mm

Crystal Pavé Clicker Ring gold-coloured 10 mm

€19

Orbit D-shaped Ring gold-coloured
Orbit D-shaped Ring gold-coloured

Orbit D-shaped Ring gold-coloured

€9

Triple Star Labret silver-coloured
Triple Star Labret silver-coloured

Triple Star Labret silver-coloured

€29

Triple Star Labret gold-coloured
Triple Star Labret gold-coloured

Triple Star Labret gold-coloured

€29

Spike Crown Labret silver-coloured
Spike Crown Labret silver-coloured

Spike Crown Labret silver-coloured

€27

Classic Crystal Labret 4 mm silver-coloured
Classic Crystal Labret 4 mm silver-coloured

Classic Crystal Labret 4 mm silver-coloured

€13

Classic Crystal Labret 3 mm silver-coloured
Classic Crystal Labret 3 mm silver-coloured

Classic Crystal Labret 3 mm silver-coloured

€13

Crystal Bloom Labret silver-coloured
Crystal Bloom Labret silver-coloured

Crystal Bloom Labret silver-coloured

€29

Double Marquise Drop Labret silver-coloured
Double Marquise Drop Labret silver-coloured

Double Marquise Drop Labret silver-coloured

€29

Branch Labret gold-coloured
Branch Labret gold-coloured

Branch Labret gold-coloured

€24

Arc Pavé Labret gold-coloured
Arc Pavé Labret gold-coloured

Arc Pavé Labret gold-coloured

€29

Leaf Crystal Labret silver-coloured
Leaf Crystal Labret silver-coloured

Leaf Crystal Labret silver-coloured

€31

Celestial Arc Labret gold-coloured

Celestial Arc Labret gold-coloured

€31

Luminous Orbit Labret silver-coloured

Luminous Orbit Labret silver-coloured

€21

Crystal Horizon Labret silver-coloured

Crystal Horizon Labret silver-coloured

€24

Flat back earrings

Flat back earrings for lobes and layered ears

Flat back earrings use a flat disc behind the ear instead of a traditional butterfly back. That low back can make small earrings sit more neatly when you wear several pieces in the lobe or build a layered ear look. Here, everything centres on flat backs and the lobe – other ear placements have their own collections.

BY CARA offers waterproof, nickel-free styles for healed lobes and compatible ear piercings. Gold-tone designs have an 18K or PVD coating. Silver-tone styles describe the appearance; selected real-silver products are identified separately in each product's material information.

Why the back matters

A standard stud is often closed with a butterfly back. A flat back, also called a labret in piercing contexts, has a small flat disc at the back and the visible design at the front. The front can be a ball, stone, heart, star or simple shape. This format is useful when several lobe holes sit close together and you want each piece to have its own space.

The fit is controlled by shaft thickness and wearable length. Rings are measured by inner diameter, so ring size and flat-back length cannot be compared directly. If you do not know your current length, measure jewellery that already fits or ask a piercer to check the healed hole.

From one lobe piercing to an ear stack

Flat backs work well as building blocks. A clear stone in the first lobe, a smooth ball in the second and a small hoop beside them can look structured without feeling too matched. Gold tone adds warmth, while silver tone keeps the look cooler and cleaner. If you mix metal colours, repeat the same stone or shape for continuity.

  • Flat-back jewellery for healed lobes and compatible ear piercings
  • Flat disc back instead of a visible butterfly closure
  • Small fronts with balls, stones, hearts or stars
  • Gold-tone 18K or PVD coating and clearly described silver looks
  • Check shaft thickness and wearable length on each product

Do not place new jewellery in a fresh, sore or irritated hole without professional guidance. With thicker lobes, angled holes or several close placements, a small difference in length can change the fit noticeably. Take your time with the selection and pick your favourite.

Flat back earrings FAQ

What are flat back earrings?

They have a flat disc behind the ear and a visible front design, such as a ball, stone or small shape.

Can flat backs fit normal lobe piercings?

Often, as long as the shaft thickness and length match the healed hole. Compare with jewellery that already fits or get measured.

Which length should I choose?

The right length depends on lobe thickness, piercing angle and how close the piece should sit. Use the product measurements as your guide.

Are gold-tone flat backs solid gold?

No. BY CARA gold-tone designs have an 18K or PVD coating. The base material is shown in the product details.

How do I style flat backs with other earrings?

Place small flat backs beside studs or hoops and repeat colour, stone or shape so several lobe holes feel connected.

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