What is the difference between stud and dangle earrings?

Stud earrings sit flush to the ear, while dangle earrings gently hang down from the earlobe. Studs tend to be smaller in size, and dangle earrings tend to have a slightly larger silhouette. Lightweight and comfortable, stud earrings are a popular choice for everyday jewelry , while dangle earrings are often reserved for dressier occasions.

What types of backs do stud earrings have?

There are many varieties of stud earrings, including some types designed for those who don’t have pierced ears: Push-back stud earrings: The most common design, push-back stud earrings attach to the ears with a thin post and a butterfly clasp or disc clip backing that keeps them secure. Flat-back stud earrings: Featuring a smooth, flat backside, this stud earring design fits flush against the ear using flat hardware instead of a traditional clasp or clip backing. Sometimes dubbed “nap earrings” because they don’t poke into the skin when you’re lying down, flat-back studs are a popular option for upper ear piercings. Screw-back stud earrings: This earring style uses a small threaded post that screws onto the back closure to keep them securely on the ears for long-term wear. Magnetic stud earrings: A pair of small yet powerful magnets attach to the front and back of magnetic studs, making them a popular choice for those without pierced ears. Clip-on stud earrings: Some small clip-on earrings give the appearance of studs, perfect for non-pierced ears.

What styles of stud earrings are popular?

Jewelry shops on Etsy make a wide variety of stud earrings for men and women. Choose small stud earrings made of gold or silver to make a minimalist, sophisticated statement. Bold, oversized large stud earrings accented with sparkling stones add drama to any outfit. Mix and match your earrings by wearing single stud earrings in a delightful assortment of materials, finishes, and designs for an on-trend, eclectic aesthetic. Many stud earring styles include nature-inspired motifs like delicate leaves, butterflies, or bumblebees. Studs adorned with stones like opal, turquoise, and amethyst add a glamorous touch to your look. Etsy sellers also offer many different customization options like choosing the materials, gemstones, and shapes of your set of stud earrings. Some styles are available as just a single earring while others come in a pair. You can mix and match these studs to create a one-of-a-kind set.

How do you style stud earrings?

Great news, stud earrings are one of the most versatile types of earrings to style! They look great in matched sets and shine as mismatched pairings in multiple piercings (stud earrings are a popular choice for stacking in multiple piercings). A common trend is to mix individual stud earring designs to create a mismatched and totally unique set. Diamond stud earrings , gold stud earrings , and pearl stud earrings are popular picks because their simple designs make them easy to style with most other types of earrings. Stacking birthstone earrings, like opal stud earrings , with hoops or other earring designs is a way to express your individuality—and birth month—with a pop of color.

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bwhouwant2b

5 out of 5 stars

"These earrings are beautiful and they don't irritate my ears which is a HUGE deal! I haven't had earrings that don't irritate my ears in years!"

3 Pair Minimalist Stud Earring Gift Set You Pick 925 Sterling Silver and 14K 18K Gold Earrings | Nickel Free
Denise Jacobs

5 out of 5 stars

"The earrings are extraordinary. They're beautiful and well made and fasten securely. I could not be happier with the earrings. I bought them to wear with a sterling dove necklace. The dove has a blue topaz and a tusk breast. The colors of the earrings bring out the blue and task beautifully and complement rather than compete with the necklace."

Surgical steel blue gold foil studs earrings, Minimalist earrings with surgical steel posts, Handmade jewelry, Gift for her
Emilia

5 out of 5 stars

"The earrings are beautiful and true to the advertisement. Only the shipment took longer but it arrived well. Thannk you."

Raw Moonstone Earring, Silver Handmade Earring, Stud Earring, Blue Fire Moonstone, Raw Stone Jewelry, July Birthstone, Gift For Her
Aidan

5 out of 5 stars

"The earrings are exactly as I hoped they would be! The perfect size, nice quality, and a nice staple."

Tiny cz stud earrings - Dainty Minimalist earrings - Sterling silver earring - Gold stud earrings (PAIR)
Lindsay White

5 out of 5 stars

"These earrings are very pretty , shiny silver and a good size."

Hammered Silver Ball Stud Earrings, Minimalist Silver Stud Earrings, Dainty Stud, Nugget Ball Stud Earrings, Gift For Hear, Bridesmaids Gift
Sandy Giamportone

5 out of 5 stars

"The little berb earrings are beautiful and came quickly. The packaging was very cute. I will absolutely buy from this shop again, you can tell they care about every facet of their business. 💜"

Sterling Silver Birdie Studs, Tiny Bird Studs, Turquoise Animal Earrings, Hypoallergenic Outdoor Jewelry, Minimalist Studs, Bird Lover Gift

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Surgical steel blue gold foil studs earrings, Minimalist earrings with surgical steel posts, Handmade jewelry, Gift for her

Pearl Earrings - Waterproof Earrings with Beads, Stainless Steel Silver Earrings, Pearl Earring freshwater pearls, Silver Earring round - EMMIE

Purple Petal Earrings, flower Clay earrings, unique bold earring, gift mum, bold oversized earrings, violet studs

Teal ear studs with silver posts, Blue earrings, Hand painted jewelry in a gift box

Dainty Tiny & Minimalist Circle Dot Stud Earrings - Three different diameters available

14K Solid Gold Stud - Flower Stud Earring - Minimalist stud earrings - 14K Solid Gold Earring

Bow Earrings, Bow Stud Earrings, Trendy Earrings, Hypoallergenic, Waterproof, Ribbon Earrings, Post Earrings, Gift for Her, Best Friend ERG

Elegant hanging earrings made of gold-plated stud earrings and pendants made of freshwater pearls and various gemstone beads | HELENA

Stud earrings 10 mm gold, rose gold or rhodium-plated. Brushed circle, round. Super subtle, delicate and minimalist.

Rainbow Lightning Bolt Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver, Silver or Gold, Lightning Bolt Earrings

Mens stud earring, one singular earring for men, men wood post stud earing, wooden stud for men, simple mens jewelry, guy earring, mens gift

Bird Lovers Build-Your-Own 3-Pair Stud Set | Birder Gift

Very Tiny Three Dot Trio Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver with Sparkly CZ Crystals, Simple and Minimalist, Geometric and Discreet

Extra Tiny Shooting Star CZ Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver, Silver or Gold, Curved CZ Bar Earrings, Stacking Earrings

20G Tiny 3D Bee Cartilage Gold Stud Earrings • bee tragus earrings • bee conch earrings • cartilage stud • tiny bee studs

Dainty Butterfly Earrings • diamond butterfly stud earrings • dainty earrings • minimalist earrings • tiny stud earrings • elevado jewelry

Small double plate stud earrings 16 mm gold, rose gold or rhodium-plated. Brushed circle. Handwork

Dainty Molar Dental Tooth Symbol Dentist Earring, Minimalist Wisdom Teeth Profession Stud, Christmas Gift of Dental Hygienists Assistant

Natural Raw Tourmaline Stone Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver - Genuine Tourmaline Crystal Stud Earrings - Green Tourmaline

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Rectangle Emerald Earring, 14K Solid Gold Earring, Birthstone, Perfect Gift for Mother's Day - Girlfriend - Wife

Boho Retro Hallow Leaf Studded Dangle Earrings

Small Rainbow Wood Stud Earrings in Solid Sterling Silver

Gold Earrings, Gold Disc Earrings, Silver Earrings, Circle Earrings, Round Earrings, Circle Stud Earrings, Hoop Stud earrings, Post Earrings

Mens Earrings - Dot Stud Earrings, Silver stud earrings, gold stud earrings, single stud earring, tiny stud earrings 4 mm

Emerald Green Leaf Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver, Silver or Gold, Olive Branch Earrings, Olive Leaf Earrings, Nature Inspired

Melted Gold Earrings, Gold Mismatched Earrings, Irregular Stud Earrings

Mismatched Sun and Moon Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver, Asymmetric Man in the Moon and Sun Face Earrings, Silver Moon Face Earrings

Mismatched Whale and Narwhale Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver, Whale Fish Earrings, Tiny Fish Earrings, Whale Earrings

Genuine Ethiopian Opal Stone Oval Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver, 4x6mm Prong Set Opal Stud, Natural Semi-Precious Gemstones

Kiwi Bird Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver, Cute Fun Quirky, Jewellery Gift for Her, Animal Lover, Nature Inspired, New Zealand Native

Turquoise Inlaid Italian Olive Wood Stud Earrings in Solid Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Moonstone Crown Stud Earrings, Prong Set, Mermaid Colour Earrings, Simulated Moonstone Glass Earrings, Minimalist

Climbing quickdraw earrings...

Treble Clef Earrings • Music Note Earrings • Musical Note Jewelry • 925 Silver • Musician Earrings • Handmade Gifts • Gift for Her

Tiny Triangle Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver, Silver or Gold, Geometric Triangle Earrings

Silver stud earrings for men and woman. Contemporary geometric unisex earrings, gift for him

18G/16G Black Onyx Diamond Cartilage Flat Back Labret • conch earrings • tiny studs • cartilage stud • helix stud • tragus stud

Golden stud earrings with dark green, matt gemstone ~ simple basic stud earrings

Clay Earrings, Bee Earrings, Spring Earrings, Daisy Earrings, Polymer Clay Earrings, Flower, Floral Earrings, Statement Earrings, Honey Bee

Diamond Earrings / 14k Gold Diamond Stud Earrings / Prong Setting Diamond Studs / Genuine Diamond Stud Earrings by Ferko's Fine Jewelry

Acrylic Heart Stud Earrings, Large Laser Cut Post Earrings, Silver Grey Love Earrings, 80's Inspired Disco Earrings, Plexiglass Jewellery

Art Deco Round Earrings, Retro Circle Earrings, Yellow Earrings, Acrylic Earrings, 1960's Earrings, Stud Earrings, Lazer Cut Earrings

Bar Stud Earrings • Square Bar Stud Earrings • Minimalist Bar Stud Earrings • Silver Small Earrings • Everyday Jewelry Tiny Earring - CST012

Paraiba Tourmaline Solitaire Earrings in Silver and Gold, 14k Solid Gold Oval Cut Mother's Day Gift, Minimalist Dainty Jewelry for Women

Opal Stud Earrings, Earrings Studs, Opal Gold Earrings, Gift for Her, Gemstone Stud Earrings, Jewelry Gift, Best Friend Gifts

Mismatched Squirrel and Pinecone Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver, Squirrel Earrings, Pine Cone Earrings

Mandala Flower Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver, Silver or Gold, Mandala Earrings, Geometric

Tusk Shape Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold or Rose Gold over Sterling Silver, Horn Stud Earrings, Spike Earrings

Mismatched Cloud and Umbrella Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver, Asymmetric Weather Earrings, Rain Cloud and Umbrella Earrings

Handmade silver clay Earrings, petal Clay earrings, unique bold earring, bold oversized earrings, Unique Geometric Edgy earrings

Mismatched Dinosaur Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold or Rose Gold, Asymmetric Stegosaurus and Brachiosaurus Dino Earrings

Robin Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver, Silver Bird Earrings, Silver and Rose Gold, Nature Inspired

Colorful Clay Earrings, neon clay earrings, unique bold earring, gift for her, bold oversized earrings, Unique Geometric Edgy earrings

Axolotl Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver - Sea Creature Stud Earrings - Tiny Earrings - Pet Lover - Cute, Fun, Whimsical

Mismatched Shark Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver, Silver or Gold or Rose Gold, Asymetric Shark and Hammerhead shark Earrings

Art Clay earrings, White gold polymer clay studs , Handmade Black Organic Modern Unique Geometric Edgy Earrings

Colourful stud earrings / acrylic space studs

3 in 1 graphic white earring, modifiable flower stud, ZOE model, 24k fine gold

14k Solid Gold Heart Stud Piercing, Dainty Gold Earring Black, Unique Gifts for Girlfriend, Minimalist Earring Women, Daily Earrings

Round Tribal Gold Studs with Hammered Texture - Gold boho round earrings with geometric cut outs

Tiny Dangling Solitaire CZ Stone Drop Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver, Classic Minimalist Geometric Design, Delicate

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