Stud Earrings
Early 1800s Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Stud Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Turquoise, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Jade, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Quartz, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Stud Earrings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Tanzanite, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
1960s Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Garnet, Quartz, Sterling Silver
1990s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond
2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Stud Earrings
Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
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.