Stud Earrings
1990s American Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Stud Earrings
18k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
24k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1970s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s American Modernist Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1990s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yel...
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Gold
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond...
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century North American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s Spanish Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold
1970s European Artisan Vintage Stud Earrings
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1970s Swedish Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Stud Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond
1990s Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s European Vintage Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Canadian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 22k 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.