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Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Pink Topaz 18K Gold Button Clip-On Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Pink Topaz 18K Gold Button Clip-On Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Pink Topaz 18K Gold Button Clip-On Earrings

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Yellow Gold Pink Topaz Button Clip-On Earrings, Circa 1980, are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold

18K and Diamond Button Earrings by Kurt Wayne
18K and Diamond Button Earrings by Kurt Wayne

18K and Diamond Button Earrings by Kurt Wayne

By Kurt Wayne

Located in Chicago, IL

18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Pave Button Earrings by Kurt Wayne, signed and numbered, Diamond Total

Category

1990s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1985 18k Gold & Platinum GIA Round Coral & Diamond Button Earrings
Tiffany & Co. 1985 18k Gold & Platinum GIA Round Coral & Diamond Button Earrings

Tiffany & Co. 1985 18k Gold & Platinum GIA Round Coral & Diamond Button Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Montclair, NJ

yellow gold and .950 platinum by Tiffany & Co. The earrings feature a pair of GIA certified, round

Category

Vintage 1980s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Michael Kneebone Pink Topaz Mabe Pearl Fluorite 18 Karat Gold Button Earrings
Michael Kneebone Pink Topaz Mabe Pearl Fluorite 18 Karat Gold Button Earrings

Michael Kneebone Pink Topaz Mabe Pearl Fluorite 18 Karat Gold Button Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Pink topaz, taupe colored mabe pearls and discus cut pink fluorite combine in these classic button

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Asch Grossbardt Inlaid Opal & Black Onyx Round Button Earrings
Vintage 14k Gold Asch Grossbardt Inlaid Opal & Black Onyx Round Button Earrings

Vintage 14k Gold Asch Grossbardt Inlaid Opal & Black Onyx Round Button Earrings

By Asch Grossbardt

Located in Montclair, NJ

This beautiful pair of vintage earrings was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold by Asch Grossbardt

Category

Mid-20th Century American Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Checkerboard Cushion Smoky Quartz Puffed Open Work Omega Button Earring
14K Gold Checkerboard Cushion Smoky Quartz Puffed Open Work Omega Button Earring

14K Gold Checkerboard Cushion Smoky Quartz Puffed Open Work Omega Button Earring

Located in Montclair, NJ

- Brown Color - 9.5x9.5mm (approx.) Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 10.37 Grams Backing: Posts w

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Monete Italian 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Coin Button Clip On Omega Earrings
Bvlgari Monete Italian 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Coin Button Clip On Omega Earrings

Bvlgari Monete Italian 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Coin Button Clip On Omega Earrings

By Bulgari

Located in Montclair, NJ

This gorgeous pair of button coin earrings by Bvlgari is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Lustrous pair of Keishi Pearl Button Earrings
Large Lustrous pair of Keishi Pearl Button Earrings

Large Lustrous pair of Keishi Pearl Button Earrings

By Bijoux Num

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful pair of large lustrous Japanese freshwater "Keishi" baroque pearl Button Earrings. The

Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Vermeil

Pair of Antique Diamond Button Earrings, circa 1900
Pair of Antique Diamond Button Earrings, circa 1900

Pair of Antique Diamond Button Earrings, circa 1900

Located in Firenze, IT

: 3.50 carats; mounted in 18 karat yellow gold. Diameter 18mm

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kieselstein-Cord 1985 18K Gold Matte Finish W/ Pave Set Diamond Button Earrings
Kieselstein-Cord 1985 18K Gold Matte Finish W/ Pave Set Diamond Button Earrings

Kieselstein-Cord 1985 18K Gold Matte Finish W/ Pave Set Diamond Button Earrings

By KIESELSTEIN-CORD

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a gorgeous pair of statement earrings designed by Kieselstwin-Cord in 1985 and are

Category

Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Sapphire and Emerald Button Earrings Signed "Giovane"
Cabochon Sapphire and Emerald Button Earrings Signed "Giovane"

Cabochon Sapphire and Emerald Button Earrings Signed "Giovane"

By Giovane

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

In bold contrast to one another, rich cabochon sapphires are highlighted with a precision set halo of bright emeralds. Contained in polished golden bezels, allowing the beauty of the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Diamond Carved Conch Shell Starfish Button Earrings
Michael Kneebone Diamond Carved Conch Shell Starfish Button Earrings

Michael Kneebone Diamond Carved Conch Shell Starfish Button Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Carved Queen Conch Shell starfish are decorated with diamonds in these whimsical button earrings

Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Pink Sapphire Akoya Pearl Sea Urchin Button Earrings
Michael Kneebone Pink Sapphire Akoya Pearl Sea Urchin Button Earrings

Michael Kneebone Pink Sapphire Akoya Pearl Sea Urchin Button Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

white background form the foundations for these dazzling button earrings. Decorating the shells are

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Pink Sapphire Akoya Pearl Sea Urchin Button Earrings
Michael Kneebone Pink Sapphire Akoya Pearl Sea Urchin Button Earrings

Michael Kneebone Pink Sapphire Akoya Pearl Sea Urchin Button Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

white background form the foundations for these dazzling button earrings. Decorating the shells are

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Carved Rock Crystal Rose Cut Diamond Button Earrings
Michael Kneebone Carved Rock Crystal Rose Cut Diamond Button Earrings

Michael Kneebone Carved Rock Crystal Rose Cut Diamond Button Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Rock Crystal forms a back ground for rose cut diamonds in these elegant button earrings. The

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

A Large Pair Of 18kt Yellow Gold Ear Clips of Button Design By Mario Buccelati
A Large Pair Of 18kt Yellow Gold Ear Clips of Button Design By Mario Buccelati

A Large Pair Of 18kt Yellow Gold Ear Clips of Button Design By Mario Buccelati

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Firenze, IT

Each designed as a textured gold bombé plaque, enhanced by textured yellow gold floral motifs

Category

1990s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cabochon Natural Untreated Coral Stud Button Earrings
Oval Cabochon Natural Untreated Coral Stud Button Earrings

Oval Cabochon Natural Untreated Coral Stud Button Earrings

Located in Troy, MI

stud earrings have omega backs. Earrings measure 15mm x 19mm. Weigh 12 grams. Coral measures 9mm x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Button Half Sphere Studs with Omega Backs #16362
14K Yellow Gold Button Half Sphere Studs with Omega Backs #16362

14K Yellow Gold Button Half Sphere Studs with Omega Backs #16362

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Button Half Sphere Studs with Omega Backs This gorgeous set of button half

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov, Round Diamond Brushed Yellow Gold Button Stud Earrings
Roman Malakov, Round Diamond Brushed Yellow Gold Button Stud Earrings

Roman Malakov, Round Diamond Brushed Yellow Gold Button Stud Earrings

By Roman Malakov

Located in New York, NY

A fashionable pair of stud earrings showcasing a brushed and domed yellow gold accented with round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kimarie Granulated Gold and Diamond Button Stud Earrings
Kimarie Granulated Gold and Diamond Button Stud Earrings

Kimarie Granulated Gold and Diamond Button Stud Earrings

By Kimarie

Located in Dallas, TX

22kt. Gold 13.5mm circular granulated pierced style earrings from Bali Indonesia. Round diamonds

Category

2010s Indonesian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Mini Button Stud Earring
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Mini Button Stud Earring

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Mini Button Stud Earring

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

Handcrafted in 18k green gold with a matte finish, Faye Kim’s mini button stud design is a simple

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Button Pearl White Diamond Stud Earrings
Michael Kneebone Button Pearl White Diamond Stud Earrings

Michael Kneebone Button Pearl White Diamond Stud Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

these stud earrings. The diamonds are bezel set. These uncomplicated, classic earrings are perfect for

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Coral Gold Button Earrings

Coral Gold Button Earrings

Located in Firenze, IT

yellow gold Weight : 10.1gr.

Category

20th Century Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Gold Button Earrings
Coral Gold Button Earrings

Coral Gold Button Earrings

Located in Firenze, IT

yellow gold Weight : 10.1gr. PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION

Category

20th Century Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Made in Italy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spiral Rope Button Stud Earrings
Made in Italy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spiral Rope Button Stud Earrings

Made in Italy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spiral Rope Button Stud Earrings

By F Vergano

Located in Troy, MI

spiral rope button earrings. Made from rich 18 karat yellow gold these earrings are 15.5mm in diameter

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Byzantine Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Made in Italy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spiral Rope Button Stud Earrings
Made in Italy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spiral Rope Button Stud Earrings

Made in Italy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spiral Rope Button Stud Earrings

By F Vergano

Located in Troy, MI

spiral rope button earrings. Made from rich 18 karat yellow gold these domed earrings are 17.95mm in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Byzantine Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Button Pearl Inlayed White Diamond Stud Earrings
Michael Kneebone Button Pearl Inlayed White Diamond Stud Earrings

Michael Kneebone Button Pearl Inlayed White Diamond Stud Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

these stud earrings. The diamonds are bezel set. These uncomplicated, classic earrings are perfect for

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Jade Yellow Gold Button Earrings
Jade Yellow Gold Button Earrings

Jade Yellow Gold Button Earrings

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Treat your self to earrings of cabochon jade stones framed in fourteen karat yellow gold. For

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pave Four Carat TW Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Square Button Stud Earrings
Pave Four Carat TW Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Square Button Stud Earrings

Pave Four Carat TW Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Square Button Stud Earrings

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Always stylish with modest drama, this bright pair of dress earrings works for most special

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Button Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Button Earrings
Michael Kneebone Button Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Button Earrings

Michael Kneebone Button Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Button Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

13mm bright white button pearls are featured in these 18k gold earrings. The pearls possess

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moonstone Gold Button Earrings by Tous
Moonstone Gold Button Earrings by Tous

Moonstone Gold Button Earrings by Tous

By Tous

Located in Darnestown, MD

Eighteen karat button earrings, each with 16 moonstones. Made by the Spanish firm, Tous. Backs are

Category

1990s Spanish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Zircon Button Pearl Fluorite 18 Karat Gold Button Earrings
Michael Kneebone Zircon Button Pearl Fluorite 18 Karat Gold Button Earrings

Michael Kneebone Zircon Button Pearl Fluorite 18 Karat Gold Button Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

classic button earrings. The delicate blue of the zircon compliments the mint green of the fluorite

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Button Earrings
14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Button Earrings

14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Button Earrings

Located in Manhasset, NY

14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Button Earrings 1.65 grams total weight.

Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Button Earrings
14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Button Earrings

14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Button Earrings

Located in Manhasset, NY

14 Kt Yellow Gold Amethyst Button Earrings . 1.45 grams total weight.

Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Cartier Gold and Silver Button Earrings, 1970s
Cartier Gold and Silver Button Earrings, 1970s

Cartier Gold and Silver Button Earrings, 1970s

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Cartier Sterling Silver Button Earrings with 18K yellow Gold Cartier double C logo in

Category

Vintage 1970s French Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Lalaounis 18 Karat Gold Button Earrings
Vintage Lalaounis 18 Karat Gold Button Earrings

Vintage Lalaounis 18 Karat Gold Button Earrings

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

stunning and sophisticated earrings by Lalaounis. Made in 18K yellow gold, these clip-on earrings are

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Classical Greek Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yoko London Button Freshwater Studs in 18 Karat White Gold
Yoko London Button Freshwater Studs in 18 Karat White Gold

Yoko London Button Freshwater Studs in 18 Karat White Gold

By Yoko London

Located in London, GB

A classic stud in a large size, these earrings will add a sense of sophisticated refinement to any

Category

2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Dinh Van Hammered 24k Gold Button Earrings
Vintage Dinh Van Hammered 24k Gold Button Earrings

Vintage Dinh Van Hammered 24k Gold Button Earrings

By Jean Dinh Van

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

hammered gold, they are designed for pierced ears. The .5" circle button earrings, weighing 5 grams, offer

Category

1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

24k Gold

Retro Moonstone Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Button Earrings
Retro Moonstone Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Button Earrings

Retro Moonstone Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Button Earrings

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Retro moonstone blue sapphire and yellow gold button earrings circa 1950. Love them because they

Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14Kt Gold Basket Weave Pattern Earrings 3D Circular Button
14Kt Gold Basket Weave Pattern Earrings 3D Circular Button

14Kt Gold Basket Weave Pattern Earrings 3D Circular Button

Located in New York, NY

Button Clip Earrings Measurements of Earrings: 16mm Diameter 6.4 grams / 14kt. yellow gold

Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Victorian Coral Button Earrings
Large Victorian Coral Button Earrings

Large Victorian Coral Button Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Large tablet form Victorian Coral button earrings with gold ear wires from the late 19th Century

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Button Heart Earrings with Stones
18 Karat Yellow Gold Button Heart Earrings with Stones

18 Karat Yellow Gold Button Heart Earrings with Stones

Located in Manhasset, NY

18 Karat Yellow Gold Button Heart Earrings with Stones. 3.34 grams total weight.

Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

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Gold Button Stud Earring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold button stud earring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 67 vintage or 82 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect gold button stud earring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic gold button stud earring over the years, but those made by Michael Kneebone, Stambolian and Azza Fahmy are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A gold button stud earring of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 71, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for a gold button stud earring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Gold Button Stud Earring?

On average, a gold button stud earring at 1stDibs sells for $1,795, while they’re typically $140 on the low end and $25,300 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.

Questions About Gold Button Stud Earring
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    To choose gold stud earrings, first consider what type of gold you prefer. Your options include yellow, white and rose gold. Next, determine what karat gold is right for you. Most earrings are 14-karat or 18-karat. Generally, 18-karat gold has a richer color due to its higher gold content, while 14-karat gold is stronger and more scratch-resistant because it contains more alloy metal. Once you've decided on a gold color and karat, you can compare the shape, size and other features of studs and select the ones that appeal most to you. Explore a large selection of gold stud earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.