Solitaire Rings
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Verme...
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
1970s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Spanish Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1890s Antique Solitaire Rings
14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Bronze
20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century North American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Quartz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1890s Unknown Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Solitaire Rings
Brown Diamond, 22k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Solitaire Rings
14k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 10k Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Zambian Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century French Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold,...
Early 1900s Antique Solitaire Rings
Early 20th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s European Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s British Belle Époque Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Sterling Silver
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.