Stud Earrings
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
1970s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Silver Plate
1980s French Vintage Stud Earrings
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Stud Earrings
1990s French Stud Earrings
1980s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s European Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1990s French Stud Earrings
1990s Finnish Modern Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
1990s French Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold
1970s Australian Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s American Native American Vintage Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
1990s French Artisan Stud Earrings
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Di...
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1970s Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Late 20th Century European Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
Platinum
1970s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s English Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1970s European Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Stud Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Onyx, Diamond, Citrine, White Diamond, 14k 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.