Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Stud Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Stud Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Citrine, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
White Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Carnelian, Onyx, Rose Gold
2010s Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Stud Earrings
Coral, Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings
Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Tsavorite, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Stud Earrings
Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Multi-gemstone, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Carnelian, Onyx, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Rose Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
2010s European Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Stud Earrings
Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Rose Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Stud Earrings
1980s Italian Vintage Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.