Solitaire Rings
2010s Zambian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Asian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Solitaire Rings
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Whit...
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold,...
2010s Dutch Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Zambian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold
2010s French Modern Solitaire Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Zambian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s French Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Solitaire Rings
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Morganite, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Spanish Modern Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s French Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink 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.