Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Black Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Artist Stud Earrings
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Topaz, Apatite, Blue Topaz, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Peri...
Early 20th Century Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Coral, Turquoise, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Stud Earrings
Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, T...
1960s Australian Vintage Stud Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pearl
1990s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Turquoise...
20th Century Stud Earrings
Jade, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings
Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 10k 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.