Stud Earrings Stud earrings are probably the most classic earring style available, everyone has a go-to pair of stud earrings. They usually consist of a small decorative piece held in front of your ear by a metal backing. Stud earrings are the perfect earrings for everyday wear, and depending on the size, can be beautiful when worn layered or individually as a statement. Typically, stud earrings consist of a head, which holds the decorative earring front to a post.  The earring post goes through the piercing in your ear. The earring post is secured to the ear with a backing....