Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1980s European Baroque Vintage Stud Earrings
1980s American Native American Vintage Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
1980s German Baroque Vintage Stud Earrings
Gold Plate
17th Century Asian Baroque Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Native American Stud Earrings
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Stud Earrings
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Native American Stud Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s American Baroque Vintage Stud Earrings
2010s Hong Kong Baroque Stud Earrings
Spinel, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1980s American Baroque Vintage Stud Earrings
1980s American Baroque Vintage Stud Earrings
1980s German Baroque Vintage Stud Earrings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Topaz, Peridot, Jade, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Israeli Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Stud Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Stud Earrings
Garnet, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Stud Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Stud Earrings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Baroque Vintage Stud Earrings
Gold Plate
2010s Turkish Baroque Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Opal, 24k Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Stud Earrings
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Stud Earrings
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Native American Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
20th Century Native American Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Native American Stud Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Native American Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Stud Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Ster...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Stud Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Native American Stud Earrings
Labradorite, 18k 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.