Stud Earrings
1780s German Antique Stud Earrings
Silver
Late 18th Century North American Modern Antique Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1770s Unknown Modern Antique Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Vintage Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Romantic Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold
18th Century Antique Stud Earrings
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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.