Stud Earrings
1950s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Jade, 14k Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s European Artisan Stud Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s English Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Stud Earrings
Jade, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings
Jade, White Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
1990s American Stud Earrings
Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Retro Stud Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Swedish Vintage Stud Earrings
Silver
1990s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Gold, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Stud Earrings
1980s French Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Asian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
22k Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Stud Earrings
Silver
20th Century French Modern Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Stud Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, ...
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 9k Gold, Yello...
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Citrine, 14k Gold, Silver
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.