Solitaire Rings
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Spanish Modern Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Solitaire Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Vintage Solitaire Rings
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Solitaire Rings
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1970s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Vintage Solitaire Rings
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Platinum
1960s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1950s French Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1920s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Vintage Solitaire Rings
1990s French Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Solitaire Rings
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
1960s British Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 14k 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.