Solitaire Rings
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Star Sapphire, Black Star
2010s North American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Zambian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Bronze
1990s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Solitaire Rings
Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artist Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Artist Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Colombian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Zambian Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Apatite, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Austrian Modern Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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.