Stud Earrings
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold
1960s American Vintage Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
1960s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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.