Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indonesian Romantic Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Australian Artist Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
1750s Antique Solitaire Rings
Crystal, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s French Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold
2010s Zambian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1790s Georgian Antique Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Vintage Solitaire Rings
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.