Gold Opal Flat Back Stud

This opal flat back stud pairs warm gold with a cool flash of colour: a small, domed cabochon of lab-created opal held in fine gold prongs. The gold frame makes the stone's fire glow brighter, so it reads like a tiny piece of fine jewellery. Wear it as an opal nose stud in the nostril, or stack it in a tragus, helix, conch or flat.

The colour comes from a gold PVD finish on ASTM F136 titanium (G23): real warmth on a nickel-free implant-grade core, not plated brass. The opal itself is synthetic, created in a laboratory, and we would rather tell you so than call it natural. Prefer a cooler, more minimal look? See the titanium opal flat back stud.

It is an opal labret at heart: a flat disc lies against the skin behind, so it stays comfortable on a pillow and under a scarf, and the opal top screws in from the front (internally threaded). It is made to shine on a healed piercing; your very first jewellery is fitted by your piercer.

Choosing your top size and post length

Every version shares a 16G (1.2 mm) post, 6 or 8 mm long. Pick a 3 mm top for a fine glint at the nostril, 4 mm for an everyday piece that gets noticed, or 5 mm to let the gold and the fire show on a tragus or flat. 6 mm fits most nostrils and thin cartilage, 8 mm leaves room for thicker cartilage.

White or purple opal with gold?

With gold, white opal looks luminous and almost pearly, flashing white and blue. Purple opal turns richer, its purple-pink fire warmed by the gold prongs. Rather wear clear crystals? Our titanium labret takes classic crystal tops.

Frequently asked questions about the gold opal stud

• Will the gold wear off? PVD is a durable finish bonded to the titanium, much tougher than classic gold plating. Avoid rubbing it on abrasive surfaces to keep it bright.
• Is the opal natural? No. It is a synthetic opal, created in a laboratory, with the play of colour opal is loved for.
• Is it good for a sensitive nose? Under the gold is nickel-free ASTM F136 titanium, so it is a gentle choice once your piercing has healed.