Solitaire Rings
2010s French Modern Solitaire Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Whit...
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Purple Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Congolese Modern Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Tanzanian Modern Solitaire Rings
Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Artisan Solitaire Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Congolese Modern Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s French Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s English Contemporary Solitaire Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald
1920s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 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.