Stud Harbor Diamonds
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, White Gold
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A Close Look at contemporary Jewelry
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
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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.