Stud Earrings
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond...
1990s American Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
1980s European Baroque Vintage Stud Earrings
1970s French Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
1990s American Modernist Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s French Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s European Vintage Stud Earrings
1990s Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Tsavorite, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century American Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s European Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s American Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Canadian Modernist Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Japanese Stud Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Australian Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Gold Plate
1990s Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Gold Plate
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
Amber, Silver
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
1990s European Artisan Stud Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 9k Gold, Yello...
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
Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
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
1990s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s European Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.