Solitaire Rings
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
1980s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
2010s Artisan Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s European Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
18th Century English George II Antique Solitaire Rings
Crystal, 15k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Asian Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Zircon, Sterling Silver, Silver
20th Century Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century French Romantic Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Solitaire Rings
Opal, 10k Gold
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k 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.