Crescent Moon and Star Single Flatback Stud

For those who carry a little night sky wherever they go.

Some pieces speak to a feeling before they speak to a style.

A crescent moon in rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver holds a small star within its curve. The star sits in the open space between the moon's two points, as if it had been caught mid-movement across the sky. A single 5A cubic zirconia adds one precise point of light. It glints against the polished moon as you move, like a star catching light in the dark.

At 7mm × 5.5mm and 0.41g, the moon and star read clearly at conversation distance and still sit lightly at the ear. The flatback rests flush against the skin, so there's nothing at the back to catch on hair.

Place it high in a healed helix as the top point of a celestial ear, or in an upper lobe piercing among small stars and plain studs. Worn alone on an otherwise simple ear, it becomes a single quiet detail, kept close.

For those who carry a little night sky wherever they go.

Key Features

1. Crescent Moon with Suspended Star
A small star floats within the moon's curve, giving a sense of movement in a minimal form.

2. 5A Cubic Zirconia Accent
One high-grade stone that adds a precise point of sparkle.

3. Rhodium-Plated 925 Sterling Silver
A bright, crisp finish across the moon's curve and the star.

4. Flatback Closure
A smooth disc back that sits flush and is less likely to snag.

5. Featherlight at 0.41g
Sits lightly at the helix, upper lobe or lobe.

6. Sold Singly for Ear Curation
One piece, placed as the celestial detail in your stack.

Product Details

For healed piercings only. For fresh piercings, choose implant-grade titanium.

FAQ

How does the star sit within the crescent moon?
The star sits inside the open curve of the crescent, framed by the moon's two points. It's joined to the moon, but placed so there's a small gap around it, which makes it look as if it's floating in the sky.

Which piercings suit the Crescent Moon and Star stud?
At 7mm × 5.5mm, it suits healed helix, upper lobe and cartilage piercings, where it reads clearly without crowding larger lobe pieces. It also works at the lobe as a small, quiet detail.

Can I wear it in a new cartilage piercing?
No. This stud is for fully healed piercings only. Sterling silver can irritate a healing piercing and may discolour the skin. Cartilage piercings often take 6 to 12 months to heal. For a fresh piercing, choose implant-grade titanium, like the pieces in MNML's Elements collection.

What is a flatback stud?
A flatback has a smooth, flat disc at the back instead of a butterfly back. It sits flush against the skin, so it's less likely to catch on hair, and it's more comfortable in cartilage piercings.

How do I build a celestial ear stack?
Place this stud at the helix or upper lobe as the top point, and add small star studs in other piercings. Anchor the lobe with a simple huggie. Keep the other pieces minimal, so the moon and star stays the clearest symbol in the stack.

Is the stone a diamond?
No. The accent stone is a 5A-grade cubic zirconia, a high-grade lab-created stone.

Will the stud tarnish?
Sterling silver can darken over time, and rhodium plating wears gradually with regular use, often faster in humid weather. Keep it away from perfume, lotion and chlorine, wipe it gently after wearing, and store it dry in its pouch.

Is it suitable for sensitive ears?
Rhodium plating over 925 sterling silver is well tolerated in healed piercings by most people. If your ears react easily to metals, or your piercing is still healing, the titanium pieces in MNML's Elements collection are the most reliable choice.

Is it sold as a pair?
No. It's sold as a single piece for ear curation. Order two if you'd like one in each ear.