Stud Earrings
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1910s Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Turkish Late Victorian Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
1890s Italian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s Italian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Italian Edwardian Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1910s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Stud Earrings
Zircon, Blue Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
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.