Stud Earrings
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
18k Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s French Contemporary Stud Earrings
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold...
Late 20th Century Asian Stud Earrings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Vintage Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s Japanese Stud Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s French Modernist Vintage Stud Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Canadian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Hong Kong Art Deco Stud Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Stud Earrings
1970s Spanish Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Modernist Vintage Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1980s British Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1980s American Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1990s French Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
1990s French Stud Earrings
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Stud Earrings
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1990s European Contemporary Stud Earrings
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose 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.