Stud Earrings
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Topaz, Silver
1990s French Artisan Stud Earrings
1990s American Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold
1990s European Stud Earrings
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1980s French Vintage Stud Earrings
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Stud Earrings
18k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby
1980s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
White Gold
1980s Vintage Stud Earrings
18k Gold, Gold Plate
1980s Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
18k Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s French Artisan Stud Earrings
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s American Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
20th Century European Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s American Artist Stud Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Stud Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Turquoise, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1980s Australian Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings
Jade, Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Unknown Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Moonstone, Quartz, Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1980s French Modern Vintage Stud Earrings
22k 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.