Stud Earrings
1970s American Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
1990s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Stud Earrings
Early 1900s Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Stud Earrings
1990s German Modernist Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Mexican Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s French Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1990s Stud Earrings
Diamond
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Enamel, Yellow Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Silver
1990s Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s American Vintage Stud Earrings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s European Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Artist Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal, Enamel
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold...
1970s Canadian Vintage Stud Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s German Baroque Vintage Stud Earrings
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Stud Earrings
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s French Artist Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1970s Mexican Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s French Artisan Stud Earrings
1990s Swiss Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
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.