Stud Earrings
2010s Italian Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White...
1960s Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s European Baroque Vintage Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Quartz, Topaz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Platinum, Rhodium
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Topaz, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Stud Earrings
Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Stud Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings
Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Stud Earrings
Ruby, 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.