Stud Earrings
Early 2000s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, F...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold...
2010s American Modernist Stud Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Early 20th Century Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink 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.