Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Stud Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Chrysophrase, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1890s British Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Garnet, Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Zambian Stud Earrings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Stud Earrings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1980s Dutch Modernist Vintage Stud Earrings
14k Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Other, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Stud Earrings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k 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.