Solitaire Rings
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1990s European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, 18k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Solitaire Rings
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Purple Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Pink Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1950s French Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Solitaire Rings
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Revival Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
14k Gold
1990s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
19th Century British Georgian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, White Gold, 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.