Solitaire Rings
2010s European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond
20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modernist Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Solitaire Rings
14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Australian Artist Solitaire Rings
Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold
1980s British Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
2010s Japanese Romantic Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Zambian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Russian Antique Solitaire Rings
14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Antique Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Colombian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Gold
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Austrian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Rubelite, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
1890s American Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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.