Stud Earrings
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold
1980s British Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Tiger's Eye, Gold
1970s British Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Tiger's Eye, Gold
1990s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Japanese Stud Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Late 20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Stud Earrings
Onyx, 18k Gold
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Stud Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Stud Earrings
18k Gold
1980s North American Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s American Retro Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Unknown Retro Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s English Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s American Romantic Vintage Stud Earrings
1990s Unknown Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
1980s Swiss Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Stud Earrings
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1980s Dutch Modernist Vintage Stud Earrings
14k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s Modern Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Modern Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings
Sapphire
1980s American Modernist Vintage Stud Earrings
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.