Baguette Solitaire Diamond Ring
2010s Belgian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Belgian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
2010s European Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Aesthetic Movement Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond
Mid-20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Late 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Solitaire Rings
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Modernist Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Ye...
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Jade, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, White Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tanzanite, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s English Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tanzanite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
Early 2000s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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Baguette Solitaire Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Baguette Solitaire Diamond Ring?
The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
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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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