Stud Earrings
Early 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Stud Earrings
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Sapphire, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s British Modern Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold...
Early 2000s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, ...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modernist Stud Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, R...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Iolite, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1960s American Vintage Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.