Solitaire Rings
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Solitaire Rings
Brown Diamond, 22k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Anglo-Indian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Artist Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Artisan Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Australian Artisan Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Russian Art Deco Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Solitaire Rings
Kunzite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Sterling Silver, Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Solitaire Rings
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.