Imperial Topaz Solitaire
Late 20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Brown Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Spinel, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings
Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Imperial Topaz, Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
2010s Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Platinum
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2010s Artisan Solitaire Rings
Crystal, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Sterling Silver
Antique 1780s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Imperial Topaz, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Solitaire Rings
Imperial Topaz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Solitaire Rings
Imperial Topaz, Topaz, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Imperial Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Gold
Late 20th Century British Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold
Finding the Right solitaire-rings for You
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.
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