Flat Back Earring

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Discover exquisite flat back earrings, perfect for curated ear stacks and everyday elegance. Explore sterling silver, titanium, and sparkling cubic zirconia designs, from dainty circles to celestial stars and charming hearts, ideal for gifting or personal adornment.

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There are many different types of flat back earring sold by sellers on Etsy. Some of the popular flat back earring available on Etsy include: flat back earring gold, flat back earring set, flat back earring silver, flat back earring titanium, flat back earring studs, and even flat back earring sterling silver. Check them out here.

Flat back earrings have a flat, smooth back instead of the pointed posts found on traditional pierced earrings. Also, instead of putting your earrings on from the front, with flat back earrings, you put them on from the back. The earring back goes in from the back of the ear, and the front visible part of the earring attaches to the post from the front.


Many people find the smooth back more comfortable. You can also comfortably wear flat piercing jewelry while sleeping.

Jewelers on Etsy make a wide variety of flat back earrings in all sorts of colors, shapes, and designs. Here are a few of the most popular styles.


  • Stud earrings: Flat back studs are great for everyday wear and come in a variety of metals, including surgical steel, sterling silver, gold, and titanium. Etsy sellers craft them in a variety of shapes, including hearts, stars, moons, bar studs, chains, and more abstract designs.
  • Gemstone earrings: Add a little sparkle to your ears. Browse earrings on Etsy to find flat back ear jewelry with diamonds, opals, and other precious and semi-precious gemstones.
  • Cartilage earrings: Flat back earrings like labret studs are a popular choice for cartilage piercings, because they are less likely to get snagged on your hair. Etsy sellers make flat back cartilage earrings in a variety of designs, from barely there studs to eye-catching clusters.

When you’re ready to remove your flat back earrings, follow these simple steps.


  1. Hold the back of the earrings with one hand while slowly unscrewing the front of the earring with your other hand.
  2. After unscrewing the earring front, gently pull it away from the flat back post.
  3. For safekeeping, put the earring front back onto the post.