Solitaire Rings
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Solitaire Rings
Indicolite, Tourmaline, 15k Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold
1930s European Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Aesthetic Movement Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
1830s Antique Solitaire Rings
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Modern Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond
2010s Indonesian Romantic Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Rococo Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Australian Artist Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Purple Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Solitaire Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Tanzanian Modern Solitaire Rings
Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1890s American Modern Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Solitaire Rings
Other, Diamond, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 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.