Stud Earrings
1990s French Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
1990s French Artisan Stud Earrings
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Swedish Vintage Stud Earrings
Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1990s French Artisan Stud Earrings
Early 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1990s Finnish Modern Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
1970s French Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s French Vintage Stud Earrings
20th Century French Stud Earrings
1990s French Stud Earrings
1980s French Vintage Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
White Gold
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s French Vintage Stud Earrings
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
White Gold
1990s French Stud Earrings
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
White Gold
1990s European Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century French Stud Earrings
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Stud Earrings
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
1950s French Vintage Stud Earrings
1950s French Vintage Stud Earrings
20th Century French Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Di...
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Stud Earrings
1950s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1990s French Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.