Solitaire Rings
2010s British Belle Époque Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1980s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Zambian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s American Artisan Vintage Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Artist Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Artist Solitaire Rings
Jade, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 18th Century British George IV Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, White Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Belle Époque Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
18k Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k 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.