Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Citrine
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
Amber, Silver
2010s Stud Earrings
Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Citrine, Sterling Silver
2010s Stud Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
1960s Asian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings
Jade, White Gold
2010s American Artist Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1850s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Stud Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Stud Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Stud Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Stud Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Garnet, Rhodolite
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Morganite, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Zircon, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Garnet, Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Garnet, Morganite, Rhodolite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
1940s Swedish Vintage Stud Earrings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Peridot, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
2010s American Artist Stud Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
2010s Singaporean Stud Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Stud Earrings
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.