Twotone Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold
People Also Browsed
Vintage 1970s French More Rings
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century British Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Rhodium, Base Metal
Vintage 1980s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Early 2000s French More Rings
Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Contemporary Band Rings
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.