Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Aesthetic Movement Solitaire Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum, Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s French Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1950s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Blue Topaz, Peridot, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Pear...
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century English Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Early 17th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Solitaire Rings
Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond
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.