Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...
2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...
Late 20th Century Modern Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapp...
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...
2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...
2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite...
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Topaz, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s North American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 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.