Titanium Flat Back Helix/Cartilage Earring | Pigeon Blood Red Ruby Gemstone | Lab Grown

This threadless titanium stud earring is hand-set in our Oregon studio with a real lab grown pigeon blood red ruby 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 deep red 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

Ruby: Ancient Hotness That Serves Modern Heat

• A July Birthstone: Rubies bring the heat to match sizzling summer temps. Known as the gem of romance and love, they’re perfect for everything from a dreamy beach walk with your beloved to a steamy cabana fling. Bonus? They add a touch of royalty to any vibe.
• The Lore: Rubies come with a wild backstory. Ancient beliefs credit them with powers of protection, invincibility in battle, reincarnation as royalty (if the whole invulnerability thing didn’t pan out), healing, and, oddly enough, the ability to boil water.
• The Look: Pigeon Blood Red rubies are the industry’s term for the rarest, most exquisite shade of ruby (though we have no idea what pigeons did to deserve this association). These gems are a bold, moody red—think femme fatale walking into a high-end Valentine’s Day murder mystery at a BDSM club or a pale British student in a hooded cloak, haunting the shadows of an ornate library. Yeah, that energy. Larger sizes are darker than smaller sizes.
• The Vibe: Rubies are all about passion, power, and drama. Whether you’re channeling Old Hollywood elegance, dark academia, or something a little more “spy at a masquerade ball,” these gems know how to make a statement.

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.

What Are Lab-Grown Gems?

Lab-created gems aren’t just lookalikes—they are the real thing. These stones are physically and chemically identical to their mined counterparts. Grown from the same elements and formed under controlled conditions that replicate the natural processes deep within the earth, lab-grown gems share the same brilliance, durability, and structure as mined gemstones. The only difference is their origin.

With lab-created gems, you’re getting high-quality stones at a lower cost, without the ethical concerns like conflict mining or environmental damage. But keep in mind, these gems aren’t endlessly available. Certain colors or types can become rare or discontinued when growers stop production or close shop. So, if you see a color that catches your eye, don’t wait—these gems are just as collectible as they are stunning!

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 fine 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.