Titanium Flat Back Helix/Cartilage Earring | Blue Flash Labradorite Gemstone, Star-Set | Natural

This threadless titanium stud earring is hand-set in our Oregon studio with a real Labradorite gemstone. Perfect for cartilage piercings like the helix, flat, conch, or tragus, it’s designed with a flat back for comfort - wear it to sleep at night or nap in your earrings! Also for upper lobe piercings if your piercer used flat backs. These iridescent blue/green/gray earrings are made with premium F136 titanium—the crème de la crème of titanium alloys and a great choice for those with sensitive skin. If you’ve been looking for versatile flat back studs or a tiny helix earring that’s both high quality and beautiful, this is the one.

I wanted to offer flat back helix cartilage studs with real gemstones because I couldn't find what I was looking for when I got my helix pierced. So whether you’re shopping for a piercing-obsessed friend or treating yourself to some love, these are the perfect way to add a little pop of color to your life.

This is a single earring (not a pair) and comes with a titanium back. Build your own curated earring sets and save!

• Made of medical grade F136 Titanium
• 18ga back/post, 4mm flat back end

Labradorite: Lightning Captured in Stone

• The Look: Labradorite shimmers with flashes of blue, green, and gold that appear when the light hits just right—pure magic. But be okay with grunge gray when the flash is off duty!
• The Lore: According to Inuit legend, it was formed when the northern lights fell from the sky and got trapped in stone.
• The Vibe: Known for transformation and protection, it’s said to spark intuition and ward off negative energy. Perfect for celestial, witchy, dark academia, or boho looks.
• Celeb-Approved: Spotted on Emma Watson and Meghan Markle, it’s a favorite for adding a touch of mystery and magic.
• One of a Kind, just like you: These natural gems vary in color (mostly shades of blue and blue-green on a gray base) and cut. Size can vary +/- .2mm. Drop us a note with your order if you have preferences!

Star Set Gemstone

There’s a reason you don’t see a lot of real gemstones set in titanium—titanium is strong and durable, but also brittle and rigid, so it can’t be shaped or filed to fit the cut of a stone like gold or silver can. This means the gemstones have to be perfectly shaped to fit the setting. CZ is machine-cut for this kind of precision, but real gems are often hand-cut or cut at different angles to maximize their natural beauty. Here, I've gone rogue and work around this by using a slightly larger setting, which gives the earring a brilliant star profile making it perfect for celestial sets.

If you’re working with tight ear space, note that while the stone itself is the size you choose (like 4mm), the prongs will add about 1 to 1.5mm to the total width. So that 4mm gem might end up closer to 5.5mm across where the prongs sit.

About Press Fit Posts and Backs

Press fit posts and backs provide a secure, comfortable, and interchangeable option for jewelry piercings. Since you don't have to remove the back, you can easily change the front-facing components of your earring. This is especially useful on newer cartilage piercings when you want variety, but cannot remove the back yet due to healing. These threadless, press-fit, flat-backed options for wearing jewelry securely in various piercings such as ear lobes, tragus, conch, helix, nostrils, and more, providing endless choices for quick customization. These earrings cannot be used with standard friction backs. If you've never used this style before, please be aware that inserting the post from the back of the ear requires some extra dexterity. A small tool called a piercing taper is highly recommended if you'll be doing this on your own. 

About Distinction Jewelry

At Distinction Jewelry, we’re more than just a faceless online store—we’re a woman-owned, completely independent American microbusiness. With over 3,000 five-star Etsy reviews and a spot in the top 2% of Etsy sellers, we’ve earned the trust of thousands of customers who value quality, craftsmanship, and personal service. Every order brings us one step closer to building a life centered around doing what we love: crafting beautiful jewelry that brings you joy.

We specialize in jewelry using recycled precious metals, ethically sourced gems, and sustainable lab-grown diamonds & gems—including rare and unique materials—because we believe in lasting quality, not fast fashion. All non-custom pieces come with a 30-day return policy, and every item ships beautifully packaged for easy gifting. We’re free from shareholders, private equity control, or big-box pressures, which allows us to focus on what truly matters: sustainability, quality, and sharing the magic of jewelry made with love and care. Now that's brilliant.