On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of 6 carat studs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using
Gold,
White Gold and
18k Gold. Our selection of items includes 1120 vintage examples as well as 4256 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of 6 carat studs bearing
Contemporary or
Modern hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but
Harbor Diamonds,
Luigi Ferrara and
Antinori Fine Jewels produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but
Diamond versions, from our inventory of 4315, are particularly popular. A selection of
round cut,
oval cut and
emerald cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our 6 carat studs for sale are for
women, but there are 1831 pieces available to browse for
men.
Prices for 6 carat studs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $50 and can go as high as $1,600,000, while 6 carat studs, on average, fetch $3,393.
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.