Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Stud Earrings
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.