05 Carat Stud
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Topaz, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Blue Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Gold-filled
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Stud Earrings
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
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Finding the Right stud-earrings for You
Stud earrings have a unique and rich cultural history. Though their design has evolved, vintage stud earrings are still a classic jewelry style.
Stud earrings are frequently dated back over 7,000 years to Asia, where they were worn mostly by upper-class men to indicate their wealth and status. Although earrings sometimes fell out of favor over the years — such as when ear piercing was prohibited by the Catholic Church in the 13th century — they’ve remained one of the most enduring forms of body modification.
When diamond jewelry gained prominence in the 19th century, thanks to prosperity in Europe and the United States as well as the greater accessibility of gemstones, studs adorned with fine diamonds became popular. Screw-back earrings debuted in the late 19th century and allowed people without pierced ears to don the embellishment. Stud earrings became especially popular in the 1960s.
Stud earrings are simple and usually small in size, making them lightweight and easy to wear. Unlike other earrings, stud earrings have a floating appearance. They are often made with a single gemstone, such as a sapphire or emerald, and a straight post that goes through the ear, typically with a rubber or metal backing to hold it in place.
Today, stud earrings accentuate outfits with a casual, elegant style, adding a bit of glam to any ensemble. Find an eclectic array of stud earrings on 1stDibs.
- Are 1-carat studs too big?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether 1-carat studs are too big depends on your personal preferences. Stud earrings with a total weight of 1 carat will usually each feature a 0.5-carat gemstone, which is often the medium-sized offering from jewelry makers. At this size, studs will sit nicely on the earlobe without completely covering it. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of gemstone stud earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Whether two-carat diamond studs are too big is a matter of personal preference. At this size, each earring will be one carat. If you opt for the classic round brilliant cut, the studs will typically measure around 6.5 millimeters in diameter, which is a little more than half the size of a dime. Find a wide range of diamond stud earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether half-carat diamond studs are too small is a matter of personal opinion. A pair of diamond studs with a total carat weight of 0.5 usually consists of two 0.25-carat earrings. Many jewelry makers offer studs as small as 0.13 carats, so many people consider half-carat diamond studs to be medium-sized. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and vintage diamond stud earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A good carat size for diamond stud earrings is usually between .25 carat and 1 carat for everyday wear. For nicer occasions it is worth going larger to over 1 carat in size.
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