Stud Earrings
1890s Italian Antique Stud Earrings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
1890s Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
1890s Italian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Spanish Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Mixed Metal
1960s Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1960s Swiss Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Stud Earrings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...
1960s American Artisan Vintage Stud Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1870s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Stud Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Italian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1880s European Late Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century European Edwardian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1960s Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
19th Century Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
15k Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1860s English Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1960s American Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1880s Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Silver
1960s British Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Stud Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, Platinum
Late 19th Century Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 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.