Solitaire Rings
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Belgian Artist Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Platinum
1960s French Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Emerald, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Artist Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary English Solitaire Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Shop Antique and Vintage Diamond Solitaire Rings and Other Solitaire Rings on 1stDibs
Even as jewelry trends have come and gone, antique and vintage diamond solitaire rings are a classic fashion piece. Although enduringly popular as an engagement ring style, a solitaire ring — whether it's an emerald solitaire ring, a sapphire solitaire ring or another iteration — makes a fantastic addition to any outfit with a variety of shapes and settings to explore.
Solitaire rings have a single stone setting and a minimalistic band in which pressure, bezel or prongs hold the stone in place. They have a long history in jewelry, such as an example discovered in Israel with a single amethyst that could be as old as the third century A.D.
Simple gold rings with single diamonds were prized possessions in Ancient Rome. However, it was not until the 1940s that engagement rings with a solitaire diamond setting became widely popular.
After the turmoil of the Great Depression and World War II led to a decline in diamond prices, De Beers saw an opportunity. The diamond magnate teamed up with the ad agency N.W. Ayer for the “A Diamond Is Forever” campaign. It was a sensation and cemented the solitaire diamond as the leading engagement ring. Statistics show that diamonds are the most common gemstones for engagement rings, preferred by 87 percent of people. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)
Today, the design of solitaire rings takes many forms, and those created by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and other internationally celebrated jewelry houses are particularly sought-after accessories. Though the single-stone setting remains the same, bands have become more detailed, with some containing other stones or even multiple diamonds. Art Deco, Art Nouveau and other art movements have influenced the design of solitaire rings over the years. However, the simplicity of this accessory remains timeless.
Browse 1stDibs for a unique selection of antique and vintage solitaire rings to accent any fashion choice.