Diamond Stud Earrings

Earrings are the best type of jewelry to give or receive, and vintage diamond stud earrings are in a class of their own.

Whether you start out with a one-carat total weight pair for your Sweet 16 or treat yourself to five carats total weight later in life, diamond studs deliver the perfect amount of sparkle and joy every time you put them on. This style of diamond earrings is so timeless and indispensable that many people upgrade the size of their diamond studs every few years or to celebrate key milestones.

A tip: Butterfly backs, or spring clutch backs (aka la poussé), are the easiest to manage. Screw-back posts are cumbersome and fiddly, especially if you’re dressing in a hurry.

And according to Grant Mobley, trade director and diamond expert for the Natural Diamond Council, you don’t need to be fixated on the color and clarity grade of the diamonds. 

“People are rarely so close to your ear to be able to see the fine details,” he explains. Start with low color (H to J) and clarity (SI or I1) and see if you can tell the difference between stones with higher grades. “If not, you can save some money or increase the size [carat weight] for your budget,” Mobley adds.

Find a selection of antique, new and vintage diamond stud earrings on 1stDibs.