Stud Earrings
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
1990s American Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
20th Century American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
1990s American Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
1960s Spanish Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Mixed Metal
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modernist Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s German Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Chrysoberyl, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pear...
1990s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s German Art Deco Stud Earrings
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, F...
Late 20th Century British Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Greek Etruscan Revival Vintage Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Stud Earrings
1980s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Late 20th Century British Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
1990s American Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
1990s American Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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.