Stud Earrings
1970s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Etruscan Revival Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Etruscan Revival Stud Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Baroque Revival Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
19th Century English Georgian Antique Stud Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Revival Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Etruscan Revival Stud Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Baroque Revival Stud Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s British Baroque Revival Stud Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold Plate
2010s British Baroque Revival Stud Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver
2010s British Baroque Revival Stud Earrings
Labradorite, Silver
20th Century American Etruscan Revival Stud Earrings
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Baroque Revival Stud Earrings
Blue Topaz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Stud Earrings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose ...
2010s British Baroque Revival Stud Earrings
Peridot, Sterling Silver
2010s British Baroque Revival Stud Earrings
Silver
2010s British Baroque Revival Stud Earrings
Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s British Baroque Revival Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s British Baroque Revival Stud Earrings
Silver
2010s British Baroque Revival Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
Early 19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Baroque Revival Vintage Stud Earrings
Mid-19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Stud Earrings
Silver
1810s French Georgian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1970s Vintage Stud Earrings
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Neoclassical Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings
Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Rock Crystal, Topaz, White Diamond, 1...
2010s American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Gold...
2010s Italian Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Classical Greek Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Neoclassical Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
Mid-19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Stud Earrings
Silver
Late 20th Century American Egyptian Revival Stud Earrings
Brass
1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Stud Earrings
Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Stud Earrings
Peridot, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald
20th Century Unknown Baroque Revival Stud Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Georgian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Etruscan Revival Vintage Stud Earrings
Gold Plate
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
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.