Stud Earrings
1980s Italian Vintage Stud Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
2010s French Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Stud Earrings
Diamond
Mid-20th Century European Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Stud Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Modern Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Artisan Stud Earrings
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
18k Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
18k Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Japanese Contemporary Stud Earrings
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Japanese Contemporary Stud Earrings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Vintage Stud Earrings
1990s Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s French Artisan Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Stud Earrings
Tanzanite, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Stud Earrings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Stud Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century American Byzantine Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Stud Earrings
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Stud Earrings
1990s Retro Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Stud Earrings
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.