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Solitaire Rings For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1980s
Certified Natural Jade & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certified Natural Jadeite Jade & Diamond Cocktail Ring
1 cabochon center jade surrounded by 12 marquise cut diamonds approximately 1.88 ct and 6 round cut diamonds approximately .4...
Category
1980s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY:
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Category
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18kt Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Fully Hallmarked 0.45ct Ruby
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 18kt Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring Fully Hallmarked 0.45ct Ruby
A charming vintage ring crafted in 18kt yellow gold and fully hallmarked with English assay marks. The...
Category
1970s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Gold 17.25 Carat Amethyst Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Oval Amethyst set in a 14K Gold Setting Approximately 17.25 Carats. Sits .45 in up from your finger. It is a size 8.5 and can be sized by your jeweler or by us. This is out of our m...
Category
1980s American Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Princess Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The princess cut diamond in this ring measures 40pts and is really beautiful. It is an H colour and has a gorgeous sparkle to it. The platinum band is wrap around which holds the dia...
Category
1970s British Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 14k Gold Oval Cabochon Jade & 1.1ct European Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegant vintage cocktail ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features an oval cabochon cut jade neatly bezel set at the center. This fine jade displays...
Category
1970s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Blue Tourmaline Ring, 18 Ct White Gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Elegant ring in 18 carat brushed white gold,
set in its center with a blue tourmaline cabochon,
of a little more than 2 carats approximately in the spirit of the signet ring,
it is a...
Category
1970s French Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central emerald cut diamond in this ring measures 75pts and is H/I colour SI2 and has baguette diamonds either side. These measure 5pts each. The stones all have a wonderful glis...
Category
1980s British Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY:
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Category
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.05ct 3-Stone Diamond Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold/Platinum
Located in London, GB
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold/Platinum 3-Stone Diamond Ring, 0.05ct
Additional Information:
Total Diamond Weight: 0.05ct
Diamond Colour: H
Diamond Clarity: SI
Total Weight: 1.4g
Width of...
Category
1970s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19.06 Carat Intense Red Rubelite and Diamond Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant & finely detailed Gold Ring, center set with a securely nestled 19.06 Carat Oval Intense Red Rubelite, measuring approx. 16.5mm x 13.0mm; clarity ...
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s 2, 80 Carat No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, mascaron hallmark and 18 karat white gold, owl hallmark.
Solitaire retro ring, it is set with 4 claws on its top of an oval sapphire of a very clear and limpid blue...
Category
1970s French Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Afghan Silver & Brass Carnelian Intaglio Ring with Antiqued Accents
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Afghan Intaglio Ring
Features Intricate Repousse Design with Antiqued Accents
Size 9.25
Dimensions of Carnelian = 22 mm x 16 mm
Dimensions of P...
Category
1970s Afghan Artisan Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Silver, Brass
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The Emerald in this ring measures 1ct and is a great colour. The total diamond weight of the shoulders is 28pts. The ring is modelled out of 18ct white gold and the band is engraved ...
Category
1980s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
18 Carat Gold Diamond Single Stone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The brilliant-cut diamond, with asymmetric shoulders and grooved band. Estimated diamond weight 0.50ct, H-I colour, SI 1 clarity. Import marks for London, 1989. Ring size 7 . Weigh...
Category
1980s British Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 14 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The Emerald in this ring measures 1ct and is a great colour. Either side sit a tapered baguette diamond on the shoulders. The ring is modelled out of 14ct white gold.
Ring Size: K ...
Category
1980s British Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Ring
Make a bold statement with our stunning 18k yellow gold citrine and diamond ring. At the center, a magnificent oval citrine weighing...
Category
1980s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 1.85 Ct Round and Baguette Cut 18 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This estate Diamond ring is 1970 ca
Superbly hand crafted of solid 18 KT bicolor version
Sleekly tailored band design with a main Diamond pointing ...
Category
1970s European Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum 2.51ctw GIA No Heat Round Purple-Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely gorgeous vintage sapphire and diamond engagement style ring that was crafted from solid platinum. It features a GIA certified, sapphire solitaire that is n...
Category
1970s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Opal & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Opal & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Large Cabochon Opal Gem Surrounded by a 2 Row Round Cut Halo Diamonds
Ring Size: 6.25
Resizable Free of Charge
Gold Type: 14K...
Category
1980s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald cut Diamond Solitaire Ring 1.66 ct LC (IF – I), 80's - Israel
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Emerald cut Diamond Solitaire Ring 1.66 ct (IF – I), 80's - Israel
Spectacular 1.66 carat emerald cut diamond on a 14 kt yellow gold setting. This wonderful gem is 1.66 carats and its clarity is (IF) “Loupe-Clean” maximum grade on the gemological chart. Its color is (I), which means Slightly tinted White. The dimensions of this exquisite diamond are 7.79 x 6.45 x 4.05 mm. It has a certificate issued in Israel in 1985. The 1986 purchase invoice is attached with this certificate. Original box of the Israeli...
Category
1980s Israeli Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sapphire 14k White Gold Six Prong Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire and white gold solitaire engagement ring. The petite 14-karat white gold solitaire ring centers upon a round, blue sapphire weighing approximately 0.68 carat, on a simple si...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY:
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Category
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The design of the ring is so simple and beautiful. The central diamond measures 30pts and the shoulders hold diamonds which total 8pts per shoulder. Modelled in 9ct gold and made in ...
Category
1980s British Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Swedish Silversmith, Modernist Ring in Sterling Silver with Mountain Crystal
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish silversmith. Modernist ring in sterling silver adorned with mountain crystal. Dated 1976.
Diameter: 18 mm.
US size: 7.75
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
In most cases we can...
Category
1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1.12 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.12 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set solitaire ring; part of our diverse jewellery and estate jewelry collecti...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.78 carat diamond and 18k white gold solitaire ring; part of our collection of vintage diamond rings.
This fine vintage diamond solitaire ring has bee...
Category
1970s English Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Circa 1970s White Pearl Solitaire Ring 14 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
A lovely freshwater pearl exuding soft overtone hues of green and pink rests atop The Amelie Ring in an elegant chandelier-style setting. As unique as the one who wears her, she is s...
Category
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The main diamond in this ring measures 75pts and is H/I colour. The stone has a wonderful glisten to it and either side sit baguette diamonds on the shoulders. The ring is modelled o...
Category
1980s British Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 0.40ct Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, c.1982
Located in London, GB
This vintage diamond solitaire engagement ring is from 1982. It centres a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.40 carat. The diamond is estimated G in colour and SI1 in clarity. A ...
Category
1980s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Citrine Yellow Topaz 14k Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Citrine yellow topaz 14k gold vintage ring size 5 1/4. (5) resizable. Stamped 14k maker B.H. 5 grams.
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Citrine, Topaz, 14k Gold
Wolfers Frères 2.5 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Wolfers Frères Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald with minor clarity enhancement in an open back rubover settin...
Category
1970s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18kt Gold Heart-Shaped Tanzanite and Diamond Chain Link Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt Gold Heart-Shaped Tanzanite and Diamond Chain Link Ring
A modern 18kt gold ladies' ring featuring a distinctive heart-shaped tanzanite, framed by round brilliant-cut diamonds. ...
Category
1980s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The Emerald in this ring measures 15pts and is a great colour. The total diamond weight of the shoulders is 28pts. The ring is modelled out of platinum.
Ring Size: N or 6 3/4
Height...
Category
1980s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The main diamond in this ring measures 1.2ct and is H/I colour. The stone has a wonderful glisten to it and either side sit 10 small diamonds on the shoulders. The ring is modelled o...
Category
1980s British Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Sterling Silver Ring Lapis lazuli Shadow Box
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another wonderful Sterling silver Native American Lapis Shadow Box Ring. Look at the detailing on the shank of this ring. The ring is a size 6 an...
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
14 Karat Gold Mabe Pearl Ring Organic Freeform
Located in Wallkill, NY
14k Gold handmade Organic Mabe Pearl Ring Measures, .85 in top to bottom, .50 in wide. Ring measures 6.5 and can be sized by your jeweler or us. This is out of our massive collection...
Category
1970s American Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 3.5 Carat Blue Sapphire No Heat Pyramid Cabochon in Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 3.5 carat pryamidal cabochon trillion sapphire. The sapphire is solitaire bezel set in platinum and weighs 13.8 grams total. Sapphire is originated from Thailand and be...
Category
1980s Thai Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique and Vintage 2.58Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.58 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18k white gold set solitaire ring; part of our diverse diamond engagement rings collection.
This...
Category
1980s English Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Smoky Quartz Ring
Located in New York, NY
Smoky Quartz Ring
A 10 karat white gold ring set with a large oval smoky quarts
Gross Weight: 5.4 grams
Ring Size: 8
Resizable free of charge
Category
1980s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Quartz, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique and Vintage 0.80ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.80 carat diamond and vintage 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set solitaire engagement ring; part of our diverse jewellery and enga...
Category
1970s English Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Modern Diamond an 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The design of the ring is so simple and beautiful. The diamond measures 30pts and is set in platinum. The stone is perched perfectly in the claws above the band. The diamond is F/G colour VVS1...
Category
1980s British Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The main diamond in this ring measures 60pts and is H/I colour. The stone has a wonderful glisten to it and either side sit five graduated diamonds on the shoulders. The ring is mode...
Category
1980s British Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14k Gold and Garnet Geometric Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This impeccably designed ring can be yours today! Don't miss your chance to get your hands on this beautiful Garnet stone in a square cut. Garnet is the birthstone of January and signifies friendship, protection, trust, commitment, and love. It is also known to keep you safe during travel. This will be your new favorite fashion ring in your collection perfect for making a statement with a pop of color. Notice the amazing details like the interesting geometric design and vibrant and rich 14k gold. This beautiful ring will catch glances from across the room. This is in great vintage condition with no notable flaws and much life left to live. The precious and fine composition will last a lifetime and will be a great investment. Wear this ring with vibrant colors to compliment the red Garnet with a Diane Freis maxi dress, Chanel ballet flats, and a Fendi...
Category
1980s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Pearl Modernist Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is spectacular Pearl measuring 14.28mm, Set in 14K White Gold. Ring is a size 6 and can be sized by us or your jeweler. Please note item will be delayed till it is sized by us. ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Gold Amethyst 3.6 Carat Solitaire Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
Oval Amethyst Approximately 3.60 Carats set in 14k Gold, Size is 7.5. Ring is set high .45 in. Ring can be sized by us or your jeweler. Please check our storefront for hundreds of pieces of jewelry including hundreds of New Old Stock pieces of signed designer costume jewelry...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamond in this ring measures 10pts. The stone has a wonderful glisten to it. The ring is modelled out of 9carat gold and the stone is also set in gold. Fully hallmarked London 1...
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1970s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
1.30ct Green Tourmaline (Verdelite) & Diamond Two-Tone Gold Dress Vintage Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Centering an oval Sparkling Verdelite Tourmaline,
of vibrant forest grass green colour
of 1.30ct approx.
One of the properties of Green Tourmaline is often described as Energy in...
Category
1970s Australian Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
Certified Burmese Ruby & Diamond Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certified Burmese Ruby & Diamond Men's Ring
Ruby Weight: Approximately 1.50 cts
ring size: 6.25
resizable free of charge
Yellow Gold
Category
1980s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 14 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The Emerald in this ring measures 1ct and is a great colour. Either side sit a tapered baguette diamond on the shoulders. The ring is modelled out of 14ct white gold.
Ring Size: K ...
Category
1980s British Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Modern Princess Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The design of the ring is so simple and beautiful. The princess cut diamond measures 35pts and is set in simple claws.
Ring Size: L 1/2 or 6
Height Off Finger: 6mm
Weight: 2g
Category
1980s British Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Colombian Emerald No Heat GIA Ring with Diamonds
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stunning emerald and diamond ring set in 18 karat gold. The central stone is an octagonal 2.56 carat Colombian emerald; no heat as GIA tested. The stone measures 9.68 x 7.62 x 4.66 ...
Category
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 4.4 grams.
Center diamond about 0.50 carat.
Totally is diamond 0.80 carat.
The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1.
Ring size is US 6.5
We can ...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
17 Carat Cabochon Star Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
17 carat Cabochon Star Ruby & Diamond Ring
Center star ruby approximately 17.85 cts
36 tapered baguette diamonds, approximately 2.26 carat
28 round dia...
Category
1980s American Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum
French 1970s Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Simple and elegant retro ring, its white gold setting holds on the top a round aquamarine set with claws.
Weight of the aquamarine :...
Category
1970s French Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage European Diamond and Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage European 0.41 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold ladies cocktail ring: part of our vintage jewelry and jewelry collections
This fine vintage band ring of European or...
Category
1980s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1975 Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage 0.40 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set solitaire ring; part of our diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impress...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and 14k Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This impeccably designed ring can be yours today! Don't miss your chance to get your hands on this large Ruby stone in an oval cut. For centuries, Rubies have signified passion, protection, and wealth making it a symbol of love and committment. This will be your new favorite fashion ring in your collection perfect for making a statement with a pop of color. Notice the amazing details like the intricate etching in the vibrant and rich 14k gold. This beautiful ring will catch glances from across the room. This is in great vintage condition with no notable flaws and much life left to live. The precious and fine composition will last a lifetime and will be a great investment. Wear this ring with vibrant colors to compliment the Pink Ruby with a Diane Freis maxi dress, Chanel ballet flats, and a Fendi...
Category
1980s 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.