Stud Earrings
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, F...
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pear...
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Enamel
1990s French Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Retro Stud Earrings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s British Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Stud Earrings
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.