Solitaire Rings
Early 20th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
2010s Zambian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Thai Solitaire Rings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century North American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Quartz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Artist Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 22k Gold
1990s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold
2010s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond
2010s Zambian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Solitaire Rings
Brown Diamond, 22k Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Colombian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
20th Century American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s British Belle Époque Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Antique Solitaire Rings
14k Gold
1980s French Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Diamond, Tanzanite, Star Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sterling Silver
1890s Unknown Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Solitaire Rings
14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Italian Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Zambian Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 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.