Stud Earrings
1990s American Stud Earrings
Topaz, Silver
1990s French Artisan Stud Earrings
1990s American Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold
1990s European Stud Earrings
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1980s French Vintage Stud Earrings
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Gold Plate
1980s Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
18k Gold
1990s French Artisan Stud Earrings
1990s American Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Artist Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1980s Australian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Moonstone, Quartz, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s French Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Tsavorite, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s American Vintage Stud Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings
Jade, White Gold
1970s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s American Stud Earrings
Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Morganite, 14k Gold, Silver
1990s American Stud Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, ...
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s European Retro Stud Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 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.