Why Flat Back Earrings are Your New Best Friend
We have all been there: you have just had a long, beautiful, or stressful day, and all you want to do is sink into your pillow. Then, ouch, that sharp poke of an earring post behind your ears reminds you that you forgot to take off your earrings, or worse, you wake up and realise a butterfly back has vanished into the sheets.
At Silver Rain Silver, we believe your earrings should be comfortable enough that you forget you have them on, yet so beautiful that you do not want to take them off. This is where these little game changers come in: the Flat Back Earrings (our sleep-safe secret).
What Exactly is a Flat Back Earring?
Most traditional earrings are like an uninvited guest at a sleepover: a sharp post that pokes out the back and is held by a butterfly clasp. A Flat Back replaces that sharp point with a smooth, flat disk. Because it’s flat, it sits flush against your skin. Whether you are a side-sleeper or a headphone-wearer, there is nothing to poke, snag, or pinch. It is the ultimate "set it and forget it" piece for your 24/7 sparkle.
A Gentle Touch: The Internally Threaded Secret
When we first discovered flat backs, we realised not all were created equal. Many use "external threading," where the screw ridges are on the outside of the post. It felt a bit like sliding a tiny saw through a delicate piercing.
Our Silver Rain flat backs are internally threaded. This means the post is perfectly smooth on the outside. It glides through your ear like silk, keeping your piercing happy and healthy. The "screw" part is hidden safely inside the post itself.
We know it can be a struggle to screw a tiny ball onto the back of your ear where you can't see it. It feels like a blindfolded magic trick. Our solution? Our flat backs screw from the front. Here is a little ritual we advise you follow every time you get a new pair:
Prepare: Make sure your hands are clean and free from any oils so you have a good grip.
The Gentle Twist: Hold the flat back disk with your right hand and gently unscrew the decorative front counterclockwise with your left hand.
The Slide: Slide the smooth 8mm/6mm post in from the back of your ear.
The Sparkle: While looking in the mirror, simply screw the pretty design into the post from the front.
It’s secure, it’s simple, and it stays put until you decide it’s time for a change.
Whether you are styling a healed cartilage piercing or your everyday lobes, these 16-gauge (1.1mm thick) beauties are designed to be your most reliable companions.
Ready to stop the "earring poke" and start sleeping soundly?
Shop the Flat Back Collection:
https://silverrainsilver.com/collections/flat-back-earrings