Stud Earrings
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Stud Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
1940s Swedish Vintage Stud Earrings
Silver
1940s Vintage Stud Earrings
1940s Vintage Stud Earrings
1940s Vintage Stud Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Vintage Stud Earrings
1940s Swedish Vintage Stud Earrings
18k Gold
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Belle Époque Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Regency Vintage Stud Earrings
1940s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1940s British Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Gold
1940s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Stud Earrings
14k Gold
1940s British Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Contemporary Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Swedish Vintage Stud Earrings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 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.