Stud Earrings
1990s American Stud Earrings
Gold, Silver
1990s European Retro Stud Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s French Artisan Stud Earrings
1990s European Stud Earrings
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
1990s American Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Artisan Stud Earrings
1990s American Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
1990s American Artist Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Gold
1990s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Modernist Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Spanish Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Mixed Metal
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Topaz, Silver
1990s Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Gold Plate
1990s Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Gold Plate
1960s Asian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1960s Swiss Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Artisan Stud Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s Unknown Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Stud Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Japanese Stud Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Citrine, 14k Gold, Silver
1990s American Stud Earrings
Silver
1990s American Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s American Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s American Stud Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s American Stud Earrings
Silver
1990s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s American Stud Earrings
Gold, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s American Modernist Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s American Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Stud Earrings
18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Stud Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Stud Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.