Earring buttons, backs & supports in Chembur
The little plastic button behind an earring. We keep several sizes, and a pair is free for anyone who asks. No purchase needed.
Call it whatever you like
The catalogues say earring back. Nobody walks in saying that, and nobody needs to. Come in and point. The box is at the counter.
What that little button actually does
It supports the earring from behind the lobe.
Spreads the weight
A clear support disc spreads pressure behind the lobe. It can help a heavy jhumka sit more upright and feel steadier.
Keeps the back steady
The wider back supports the earring from behind instead of leaving all the pressure on a small fastening.
Cushions the back
Smooth plastic or silicone adds a soft layer between the fastening and the back of the ear when a small back presses or pokes.
Why ears hurt with earrings
Check the weight, the fastening and the condition of the piercing.
The earring is too heavy
What helps: A button spreads the pressure behind the lobe. For heavier pieces, a sahara chain can carry some of the weight.
The back is screwed too tight
What helps: A tight back can pinch the lobe. We can check the fit and show you where the fastening should sit.
The back presses or pokes
What helps: A smooth support disc can cushion the fastening. We can also inspect rough or bent fittings that press into the ear.
The hole has stretched or torn
What helps: A stretched hole gets real support from a disc. A fully torn lobe is beyond buttons, and broken skin needs a doctor before a jeweller.
We are jewellers, not doctors. Broken or infected skin needs medical care first. We will still be here after.
The one thing in the shop that is free
A pair costs nothing. A couple of pairs if you need them, in any size we have. Regular customer or first-time visitor, there is no difference.
What the counter box holds
Backs and supports for common Indian earring fastenings.
- Clear plastic disc buttons in several post sizes
- Soft silicone stoppers for studs, hooks and balis
- Butterfly push backs in common sizes
- Bombay screw nuts, matched to your post's thread
- South Indian screw discs that double as counterweights
- Sahara support chains for genuinely heavy earrings
- Small, smooth backs for kids' and baby earrings
Worn or lost gold fittings are bench work. See earring repair. New piercing first? Our ear piercing service uses a sealed single-use cartridge.
Questions about buttons and backs
Starting with the one everybody asks: what is it called?
What is the plastic button behind an earring actually called?
They are sold as earring backs, support discs or silicone stoppers. Plastic button, kaan ka button and washer are all clear enough too.
Can I come in just for the buttons, without buying anything?
Yes. A pair is free for anyone. Bring the earrings so we can match the post size.
Will a plastic button really help my heavy jhumkas?
It can. The disc spreads pressure behind the lobe instead of leaving it on a small fastening. A sahara chain can add more support for a heavier pair.
Can a button stop an earring back from poking me?
A smooth plastic or silicone button can cushion a small fastening. If the post or back is rough or bent, bring the earring in so we can inspect it.
How much do earring buttons cost?
Nothing. A pair is free in any size we have, and you do not need to buy anything else.
Can buttons damage my earrings or turn them loose?
The right size should grip gently and pull off without force. If it does not fit, we try another size rather than jamming it onto the post.
The gold screw of my earring itself is worn or lost. Same visit?
Same counter, different job. Gold fittings are bench work, quoted first. See the earring repair page. Both in one visit, happily.
Do you have small backs for baby earrings?
Yes, smooth small backs for thin baby posts. For the piercing itself, our ear piercing service handles children with a sealed cartridge.
Bring the earrings, point at the box
Bring the earrings so we can match the post. Choose a support from the counter box and take your free pair.
