Stud Earrings

Studs are a style of earring that sit against your earlobe (or any part of a pierced ear). They are different to hoop and drop earrings in that they don’t usually fall below your earlobe.

There are many different types of stud earrings, from sparkling diamond solitaire earrings and gleaming gold stud earrings, including white gold stud earrings, or timeless sterling silver stud earrings. Versatile and beautiful, stud earrings can set off your look on special occasions and enhancing everyday outfits in equal measure. Mix and match your jewellery ensemble, combining metals, gemstones and diamonds with this signature earring. Looking for fresh ways to amplify your style? Add a pop of colour to your look with gemstone studs, or let pearl studs imbue your collection with a touch of elegance.

Studs are one of the most versatile earring types to style. You can create an aesthetic that’s perfect for you by choosing a shape and metal that you love  – whether sterling silver, white gold , yellow gold, or rose gold.

Studs are perfect for pairing up with your other pieces of everyday jewellery, such as a chain or pendant necklace, your favourite rings, or a bracelet or watch. If you’d like to try mixing your metals, stud earrings are the perfect jewellery style to do it, as with their small size you can create a subtle combination.

Stud earrings are also perfect for adding into a multiple-earring look. If you have a large statement stud, place it in your lowest piercing in your earlobe, and pair it with smaller studs graduating up your ear. You can also mix studs with hoop earrings and drop earrings to create a truly unique, sparkling and textured vibe.

Stud earrings range from tiny styles to large statements. Add a touch of sparkle with a ball stud, bar stud, or gemstone stud around 3mm – 4mm. For diamond stud earrings, try studs in the range of 0.15 – 0.3 carat total weight for a hint of sparkle you can work into any jewellery look.

Diamond solitaire earrings around 0.5 carat total weight or larger will give you more of a statement look. And if it’s eye-catching sparkle you’re looking for, try a cluster or halo style diamond earring for a larger look. You can see how different diamond solitaire stud carat weights will look on you with our earring size guide.

Precious metal, gemstone and pearl studs around 8mm or larger will give you a noticeable look, or you can go even larger for attention-grabbing shine.

We know how much you love your stud earrings, however, it can be bad to wear them all the time. Although it is advised not to wear any jewellery to bed, the safest earrings to wear are generally the smallest ones. This is why studs are usually chosen for new piercing, as they cause the least irritation when laying on them.