Stud Earrings
2010s Dutch Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Stud Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stud Earrings
Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings
14k Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stud Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings
Gold-filled
2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings
Gold-filled
2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Stud Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s British Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Opal, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.