Stud Earrings
Late 20th Century American Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Amethys...
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s American Stud Earrings
Gold, Silver
1980s French Artist Vintage Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Contemporary Stud Earrings
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
1990s French Artist Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Silver
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Enamel
1990s French Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1980s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s British Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
1990s French Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1970s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1990s French Artist Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1970s French Romantic Vintage Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s French Modernist Vintage Stud Earrings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
1990s European Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
1980s French Vintage Stud Earrings
1990s American Retro Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Retro Stud Earrings
1970s French Modernist Vintage Stud Earrings
1980s Spanish Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k 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.