Solitaire Rings
Late 20th Century German Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century German Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Polish Artisan Solitaire Rings
Amber, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Singaporean Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1960s French Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Singaporean Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1880s European Contemporary Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1970s American Artisan Vintage Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Solitaire Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Asian Late Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
1960s Vintage Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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.