Stud Earrings
1990s Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modernist Stud Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Australian Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s European Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Stud Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Late 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Rock Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Di...
Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Gold Plate
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Gold Plate
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
1990s French Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1990s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Silver
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
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.