Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
1990s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 10k Gold
1960s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Spanish Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1940s Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s European Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Jade, 10k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Portuguese Romantic Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Apatite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Quartz, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s American Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s European Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.