Solitaire Rings
Mid-20th Century Modern Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s European Modern Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Retro Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Gold
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Rubelite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century European Baroque Revival Antique Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s European Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
1960s Finnish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s German Modern Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Gold
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1940s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond
Late 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s European Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Star Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Vintage Solitaire Rings
Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1970s Spanish Vintage Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Chalcedony, 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.