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
1990s French Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Agate, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Tanzanite, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
1970s Asian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Stud Earrings
1980s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
1990s French Artisan Stud Earrings
20th Century Belgian Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Silver Plate
1950s French Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold
1970s Australian Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1950s American Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Turkish Late Victorian Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century British Modern Stud Earrings
Brown Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Stud Earrings
Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Stud Earrings
20th Century Modernist Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Stud Earrings
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century North American Art Deco Stud Earrings
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k 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.