Solitaire Rings
1970s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Quartz, Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
1980s Spanish Vintage Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Jade, 18k Gold
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s British Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modernist Solitaire Rings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
10k Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Dutch Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Jade, 14k Gold
1940s Italian Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1970s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum, Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Modern Solitaire Rings
Onyx, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold, Platinum
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Artisan Vintage Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, 14k Gold
1970s North American Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose 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.