If you’ve already invested in a few pairs of sleeper earrings, you’ll want to add a few flat-back earrings to your collection as well. These genius fashion accessories solve nicks, scratches and other earring woes.
What are flat-back earrings?
Flat-back earrings are usually studs with flat disc-like backings. Flatter, duller backs prevent scratches, cuts, nicks and irritation during wear. The style was originally developed for cartilage piercings but quickly caught on with younger earring lovers and those with sensitive skin.
We love flat-back earring studs for children, playing sports, sleeping and those with sensory issues.
The best flat-back earrings 2024
- Best overall: Estella Collection 14K Solid Gold Feather Stud Earring Boho Leaf
- Best budget: Gold-Plated Gold Ball Flat-Back Studs
- Best flat-back stud earrings: Lolias Flat Gold Studs Set
- Best 14k gold: RS Pure 14k Gold Flat-Back Long Studs
- Best design: Pavoi CZ and Opal Flat Backs
- Best luxury: Maison Miru Flat Lightning Stud
- Best silver flat-back earrings: RS Pure Flat Diamond Studs in Sterling Silver
- Best titanium flat-back earrings: 20G Flat Titanium CZ Studs
Best overall: Estella Collection 14K Solid Gold Feather Stud
Choose from two colors of solid 14k gold—either white or yellow—and then rest well knowing your ears, scalp and neck won’t be scratched thanks to soft-touch flat backs.
These gorgeous Boho feather designs are as light as you’d imagine feathers being, beautifully Boho and coordinate well with almost any personal style. Genuine gold makes these hypoallergenic investment pieces you’ll wear every day for years to come.
Best budget: Gold-Plated Ball Flat-Back Studs
At roughly $12 per pair, these beautiful gold ball studs are the least expensive hypoallergenic flat-back studs on the market that we’d trust. They’re tarnish-resistant, lightweight and a great choice for kids and athletes.
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Choose from 2.5, 3 and 3.5 mm sizes and three metal finishes. We like the standard yellow gold best, though. The post screws into the flat earring back with ease and promises a secure fit.
Best flat-back stud earrings: Lolias Flat Gold Studs Set
The hardest decision you’ll have to make is which pair of flat-back studs to choose each day, because this stylish set comes with a whopping 15 pairs. Pick either yellow gold or silver metal finishes, and then go to town switching up your look each day.
The entire set costs about $16, making each pair of flat-back studs just about $1. There’s no guilt if you lose these, and we love that.
Best 14k gold: RS Pure 14k Gold Flat-Back Long Studs
The picture above illustrates just how brilliant flat-backed earrings are, especially if you’re investing in timeless pieces to wear every single day. We’re obsessed with these RS Pure 14-karat gold earrings that have a long baguette shape and tiny diamond accents.
These certainly aren’t as inexpensive as others on our list, but $100 or so for a good pair of earrings you’ll wear for years to come is an investment that pays off in spades.
Best design: Pavoi CZ and Opal Flat Backs
Add some flat to your stud game with these breathtaking CZ and imitation opal studs encased in a yellow gold metal setting. Or, choose from rose gold or silver metals. The choice is yours, but either way, the price remains an affordable $15 per set.
We’re obsessed with the way these catch the light and add sophisticated flair to any outfit. They’re chic, petite and feminine and easily make some of the best gifts under $30.
Best luxury: Maison Miru Flat Lightning Stud
Buying this flat-back stud is clearly a flash of genius. We love the cool, slightly over-the-top style that adds personality and charm to your look in an instant.
These earrings, while not super expensive, do come at a premium. They’re sold in singles starting at $45 each, which means a pair starts at $90.
Best silver flat-back earrings: RS Pure Flat Diamond Studs
These brilliant-cut round diamonds are set in polished sterling silver to be the perfect tiny flat-backed earrings of your dreams. They’re ideal for everyday wearing and screw tightly to promise a secure fit.
Wear these to work, school, the gym or even swimming. We did. In fact, we wore these to the beach (and then to sleep) every single day for three weeks straight without them budging or nicking our skin.
Best titanium flat-back earrings:20G Flat Titanium CZ Studs
These affordable hypoallergenic beauties come in a rich black titanium metal finish, silver titanium (pictured) or yellow gold titanium. They’re nickel-free and promise a tarnish-free wearing experience that will never corrode or discolor.
We love the affordable price point around $15 and versatile wearing. These also make some of the best Christmas gifts for women in their 20s.
How we chose the best flat-back earrings
We spoke to experts about the best materials and designs and then scoured the internet for the absolute best deals on highly-rated items. We shopped, tested and reviewed each pair of flat-back earrings with our own editors and friends and then reported back here.
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Only flat-backed earrings that offered tarnish-free, ultra-comfortable wearing made our list.
