Flat Back Earrings

Explore flat back earrings with a disc-shaped back, from tiny CZ accents to flowers and shaped studs. Choose threadless push-pin or screw-fastened designs in 925 sterling silver, with 18K gold-plated and rhodium-plated silver options. Check the post length and decorative head size before ordering.
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What is a flat back earring?

A flat back earring has a disc behind the ear instead of a butterfly clasp. The front can be a small stone or a shaped motif. Choosing the backing still leaves three separate fit decisions: post thickness, wearable length and the size of the decorative front.

How do threadless and threaded flat back earrings differ?

Threadless flat backs use a push-pin top held by tension, while threaded styles fasten with a screw connection. Threadless does not mean twist-on. Tiny Bee Threaded and Tiny Snake Externally Threaded are screw-fastened flat back designs; check the selected product instead of assuming every flat back uses the same mechanism.

Which flat back measurements should you compare?

Compare gauge, wearable post length and decorative head size separately. Many designs offer 18G posts and 5mm, 6mm or 8mm length options, but the exact specification belongs to the selected product.

MeasurementWhat it describesWhat to check
GaugePost thickness18G is 1.0mm; match your existing piercing
Post lengthThe wearable bar5mm, 6mm or 8mm where offered
Head sizeThe visible frontAllow room for nearby earrings

Which flat back option belongs in your ear stack?

Choose a small front for a subtle accent or a shaped CZ top for a focal point. For an existing healed piercing, compare the product dimensions with jewelry that already fits. Browse cartilage earrings by placement, or combine a flat back with huggie earrings in the lobe. Gold options are 18K plated over 925 sterling silver; silver options are rhodium plated. Across Marafine’s catalog, emerald-green, turquoise-colored and diamond-look accents use cubic zirconia; the White Opal flat back studs use synthetic opal. Check the selected product for its stone material. Marafine identifies these earrings as hypoallergenic; individual sensitivities vary.

Does Head Only No Backing include a complete earring?

No. It is the decorative top alone, intended for customers who already own the matching Marafine post and back. Choose a complete post option if you need a wearable earring.

Can a Marafine top fit any other flat back post?

Compatibility is limited to the specified Marafine components. Do not assume a fit with another seller's titanium or stainless steel post.