Stud Earrings
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Vintage Stud Earrings
1960s Swiss Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Gold, Silver
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
1990s European Retro Stud Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1920s Asian Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Stud Earrings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modernist Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
1990s Stud Earrings
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Stud Earrings
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
1980s American Vintage Stud Earrings
18k Gold
1990s Japanese Stud Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Stud Earrings
1990s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modernist Stud Earrings
Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Stud Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Artisan Stud Earrings
1950s Dutch Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Stud Earrings
Silver
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k 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
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1950s French Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Stud Earrings
Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Stud Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Coral, 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.