Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Luxembourgish Artisan Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Solitaire Rings
Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond
2010s Dutch Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Dutch Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond
2010s Canadian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold, ...
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s German Artisan Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Tsavorite, Gold, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s English Contemporary Solitaire Rings
18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
22k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Labradorite, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 22k 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.