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Solitaire Rings For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Edwardian Aquamarine 18k White Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Beautiful Edwardian Aquamarine 18K white gold filigree ring. This ring is very sweet, with delicately detailed filigree with tiny Fr...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold
Gold Ring with Rubellite Solitaire
Located in Vannes, FR
Immerse yourself in timeless opulence with this exquisite gold ring, featuring a rubellite solitaire. This exceptional, carefully crafted piece is ...
Category
1980s French Artisan Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solitaire Ring Diamonds 0.30 Carats 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Solitaire Ring Diamond 0.30 Carats Withe Gold 18 Carats
Vintage solitaire ring set with a magnificent old-cut diamond. Set in 18-carat white gold, this model from around the 1940s wi...
Category
20th Century French Retro Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Sapphire Art Deco Solitaire Ring - 18k Rd.32ct Vintage Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7
Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40
Era: Art Deco
Date: 1920s - 1930s
Metal Content: 18k White Gold
Stone Information
Natural Sapphire
Treatment: H...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique German Ring natural 0.36ct Diamond Solid 14K Gold Ø 7.25US / 1.8gr
Located in SE
German Ring hand- made ca. early XX cent. with a bit swirling band in solid 14K Rose Gold (tested)with a top of the crown in Silver holding bezel set old diamond cut Diamond Ø 4.25 ...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Deco Antique Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The Emerald in this ring measures 1.5ct and is a great colour. Either side sits a baguette diamond, the diamond total is approx 30pts. The ring is modelled out of 18ct white gold.
...
Category
1980s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring 1ct Sapphire 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Rose ØUS 5.5 / 3.4gr
Located in SE
This old ring has a navette or boat-shaped crown with a Silver top on solid 14K Rose Gold set with marquise cut natural Blue Sapphire surrounded with 16 old diamond cut Diamonds on t...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, 14k Gold
1942 Nordic Ring 9ct Amethyst solid 18K Gold Silver Size Ø 6.5US/6gr
Located in SE
A Ring with Amethyst, Art -Deco styled and custom-made in Sweden in 1942. Being neutral this country was able to keep on living in peace and safety while the rest of Europe was busy ...
Category
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Art Deco Filigree Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco solitaire ring.
In a handmade filigree platinum setting.
Prong-set with a 0.56ct round transitional brilliant cut diamond (color: H-I, clarity: SI) at its center ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond and 9 Carat Rose Gold Solitaire Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This rose cut diamond solitaire is simply stunning. The old mine cut diamond measures approx 80pts. Modelled in 9 carat rose gold.
Ring Size: S or 9
Band Width: 9mm
Height: 3mm
We...
Category
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
An 18k Gold Cartier Ring with a Flush set Solitair Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold flush set ring with a brilliant cut (app. 0.85 carat, G-H, Vvs). Signed and numbered: Cartier Paris 34908.
weight: 12.4 g
size: 18.25 mm / 8 US
width: 3 - 9...
Category
1980s French Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Azurmalachite MilapillasMine Cabochon MexicanSilver Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
First appearing like an intense green-blue black opal without the flash, this antique natural azurmalachite oval-cut 10mm cabochon in a bezel setting f...
Category
Early 1900s Mexican Art Nouveau Antique Solitaire Rings
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Pink and Green Tourmaline Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Ring Size: 6.75
Total Weight: 10.1 Grams
Gemstone Specifications:
Gemstones: pink and green tourmaline
Condition: Preowned, Excellen...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Sapphire Ring .57ct Round Original 1930's Antique Vintage Platinum
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Vintage Sapphire .57ct Round Solitaire Platinum
Featuring a Deep Royal Blue .57 Carat Genuine Natural Round Sapphire Center
Perfect Alternative Engagement Ring
Statement/Cocktail Ring
100% Natural Sapphire
.57 Carat Sapphire...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Deco Diamond Ring Platinum 14 Karat Gold Engagement OEC Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 900 platinum & 14k white gold.
Centrally mounted estimated 0.35 carat old European cut diamond is acc...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Round 2.08 cts F VVS2
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Setting Solitaire Engagement Ring
Style: Solitaire 6-Prong
Certification: GIA 6223565177
Metal: Plat...
Category
1990s Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Large rose cut diamond diameter 10mm×8mm in octagon shape excellent spark white color no inclousion with total estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats centered in 14k gold solitaire ri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
1990s Mens 18k Gold Plated Crystal Solitaire Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning 1990s men's 18k gold-plated crystal solitaire ring showcases a striking round synthetic crystal set at its center, exuding sophistication and timeless elegance. The war...
Category
Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings
Art Deco Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring .65ct Original 1920s Antique 18K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from the 1920's Sapphire Solitaire Engagement Ring .65ct 18K White Gold
Featuring a Magnificent .65 Carat Genuine Natural Round Sapphire Gemston...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s 14 Karat White Gold Blue Synthetic Spinel Ring, GIA Certification
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely Greenish Blue Synthetic Spinel 14K White Gold Ring. Stone is an Octagonal shape with Modified Brilliant Cut. The ring is a size 6 and can be made larger of smaller by us or yo...
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Art Deco 3.24ctw Old European Diamond Engagement Antique Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage GIA Art Deco 3.24ctw Old European and Baguette Diamond Engagement Antique Platinum Ring.
By 1917 the very beginnings of Art Deco were underway ...
Along with Edwardian engagement rings, Art Deco rings are the most coveted pieces in the vintage bridal market.
This a BEAUTIFUL Radiant and Sophisticated engagement ring in timeless 1930s vintage ring...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Ring natural 3.5ct Green Jade solid 18K Gold ØUS 5.5 / 10gr
Located in SE
A Ring, period ca. 1920s -1930s with a wide band and neat crown being an openwork of filigree ornaments surrounding bezel set oval cabochon of natural vibrant Green Jade of the fines...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
1937 Nordic Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 7.75US / 3.75 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Emerald and Diamonds Ring made in 1937.
The crown is composite with the top parts in Silver, all other parts are solid 18K Yellow Gold. Natural emerald cut Emerald stone of vibrant Green 5.5 mm x 4 mm x 3.2 mm deep /0.5 ct accented with 6 old diamond cut Diamonds Ø 2 mm / 0.03 ct each. Diamonds with backs closed and foiled under.
The Crown is 12 mm x 10 mm x 4 mm x deep.
Size: Ø US 7.75 / 17.97 / sizable ring. Weight: 3.75 grams.
Swedish ring...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Transitional cut Round Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Hallmarked Delia
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Transitional cut Round Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Hallmarked Delia
This gorgeous estate engagement ring is finely crafted in solid 18K White Gold and also hallmarked "Delia" insid...
Category
Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Art Deco Blue Zircon 18 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An elegant Art Deco solitaire ring set with a stunning blue zircon measuring approximately 3 carats. Modelled in 18 carat white gold with classic Art Deco detailing to the shoulders....
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Petite Vintage 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine, petite estate 14k gold and diamond ring.
This tiny 14k ring is flush-set with a round brilliant diamond at its center.
Simply a wonderful ring in the incredibly hard t...
Category
20th Century American Modern Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Art Deco 2.53 Carat Marquise Diamond Statement Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Simply Beautiful! Vintage Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring. Centering a Marquise Diamond, weighing approx. 2.53 Carat with 2 Marquise Side Diamonds, approx...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Sapphire Ring 1 Carat Solitaire Platinum Antique Original, 1900s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1900's Sapphire Ring 1 Carat Solitaire Platinum Edwardian
Featuring a Gorgeous 1 Carat Genuine Natural Round Blue Sap...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Solitaire Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Platinum
1970s Opal Doublet Freeform Designed 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Opal doublet freeform designed 14k yellow gold ring.
The Opal Doublet freeform designed 14k yellow gold ring from the 1970s is a fine example of a one-of-a-kind ring from this...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European cut diamond center stone measuring approximately 0.50 carats, GH color VS clarity sparkles brilliantly between geometrically sculpted shoulders in this Art Deco solit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ring in 18Kt White Gold, Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Cattolica, IT
A vintage, 1950s-era ring made of 18 kt white gold weighing 4.80 grams.
The design of this jewelry is typical of its era, the Diamonds are arranged in a frame so as to further bring ...
Category
1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Alexandrite Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 14k gold ring centered with lab alexandrite stone changes color in light hall marked 583 and initial maker mark ring was made in armenia dates ...
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1960s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Antique Ring natural 12ct Citrine Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø US 7.25 / 7.5gr
Located in SE
A Citrine Ring, band with divided shoulders and crown in solid 14ct Greenish Yellow Gold featuring claw set natural Yellow - Orange Citrine stone oval cut 21 mm x 13 mm x 7.75 mm d...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
12.30 Ct Australian Opal Diamond Large Solitaire ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Impressive Opal and Diamond ring, 1960 ca
Exquisitely hand crafted of solid 18 KT white gold in a classy solitaire design with Diamond complement on shoulders
The large Natural solid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
14 Karat Gold Ring Blue Seed Pearl Art Nouveau
Located in Wallkill, NY
Set in 14K White gold with yellow gold accents. Bezel Set stunning Synthetic Blue Sapphire with tiny seed pearls surrounding Floral motif on the shank. The Ring is a size 7-3/4 and c...
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Tourmaline Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Green Pink Tourmaline Pear Cut 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
A stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels ring with a beautiful, light pink tourmaline gemstone. Fi...
Category
20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Solitare Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian old mine cut diamond solitaire ring centered with 1 old mine cut diamond with an estimate weight of 1.70 carats diameter of (6.70mm×7mm) white color vvs clarity flank...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Solitaire Rings
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Halo Ring 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 9US/ 2.58 gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo Ring with Diamonds, ca 1920s -1930s, likely US made . Band in solid 18K Yellow Gold (tested). Crown with top in Platinum holding 7 old diamond cut Diamonds. Hallmarked 1...
Category
1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.7 Carat Oval Peridot 10 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A vivid green 6x8mm oval faceted peridot stone is prominently featured and boldly framed by its uniquely contoured 10 karat yellow gold band.
Peridot, a semi-precious tone, often th...
Category
1980s American Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Peridot, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
HRD Certified 5.01 Carats old mine diamond solitaire ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Amazing and very detailed solitaire ring, early 20th century.
A stunning antique platinum solitaire ring featuring a certified 5.01 Carats old mine diamond ( HRD certificate: L col...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antiquee Ring 0.3ct Emerald 0.4ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US6.25 /3.2g
Located in SE
Art Deco period German Ring with Emerald and Diamonds.
Emerald and Diamonds Halo type Ring made in Europe ca.1920s -1930s.
Metal of band in solid 18K Gold, crown in Silver. Emerald...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Certified Green Cabochon Genuine Burmese Jadeite Jade 24K Yellow Gold Pinky Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite Antique Imperial Green Cabochon Jadeite Jade 24K Yellow Gold Pinky Finger Ring, a true testament to timeless beauty and craftsmanship.
At the center of thi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Artist Solitaire Rings
Materials
Jade, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide Southwestern Tufa Cast Turquoise Ring Size 11
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage ring is done in classic Tufa casting.
It features a 20x14mm natural turquoise.
The face of this ring measures 1 inch and tapers down to 3/8 of an inch.
Weight:...
Category
1990s American Native American Solitaire Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Modernist Aquamarine Diamond Ring 14 Karat
Located in Wallkill, NY
Sleek Modern Aquamarine & Diamond Ring. Prong-set Aquamarine Emerald-cut stone flanked by 1 Diamond on each side. The ring is a size a 6 and can be sized by us or your jeweler. Be su...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Aquamarine Diamond Sphere Ring 18K Gold Hallmarked
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Aquamarine Diamond Sphere Ring 18K Gold Hallmarked
This spectacular vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold and set with natural Earth mined Aquamarine and d...
Category
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Astro Hungerian Emerald And Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique astro hungerian ring centered with large natural green emerald diameter of 11mm×13mm in emerald cut inclusions included estimate emerald weight is 6 to 7 carats flanked with ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Solitaire Rings
Materials
Emerald, 10k Gold
18ct Gold Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Antique 18ct Gold Ring
Dark Blue Sapphires - 0.13 Carat in total
main sapphire 0.10 Carat
with two Diamonds either side - 0.06 carat
Stamped 18ct
U.K Size P 1/2
U.S Size 7 3/4
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Filigree 18KWG Engagement Solitaire Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Original Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring handcrafted in 18 karat white gold. The Old European cut diamond weighs approximately .70 carats and is graded H color and SI1 clarity. The ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring centered with rose cut diamond flanked with rose cut diamonds in solitaire style ring with an estimate weight of 0.70 carats with detailed work on ring sides
Category
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian rose cut diamond 14k gold ring centered with single cut rose diamond flanked with several small rose cut diamonds with an esti...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
4 Carats Pear Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Paris, IDF
This ring can be worn as an engagement ring or a cocktail ring.
Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond
GIA Certified E/VS2: 4.01 cts
White Diamonds Round Brilliant Cut: 0.66 cts.
18K White Go...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian old mine cut diamond ring in magnificent open work style centered with old mine cut diamond estimate weight 1.3 carats diameter 6.10mm H color white vs clearity hall ...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Antique Solitaire Rings
Materials
14k Gold
1923 Halo Ring natural 0.6ct Ruby 0.45ct Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS5.5 /2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Swedish Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum.
Swedish hallmarks, 18K. Maker's hallmarks of C.G. Hallberg - one of the most prominent and top rated ...
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 10k Gold Cabochon Lapis Turquoise Bead & Diamond Textured Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificent and uniquely designed vintage cocktail ring that is crafted from solid 10k yellow and white gold. It features a gorgeous, high quality, natural...
Category
1950s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Gold Filled Rhinestone Art Deco Solitaire Ring - 14k Gold Shell Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9
Era: Art Deco
Date: 1920s - 30s
Metal Content: Gold Filled with 14k Gold Shell
Stone Information
Rhinestone
Style: Solitaire
Features: Etche...
Category
1920s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Gold-filled
18k Round Genuine Diamond Solitaire Ring. Ornate Engraved Bezel Gypsy Shank.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning ring.
High Quality Brilliant Diamond solitaire bezel set.
Ornate flower and leaf engraving on the the shank.
Condition: No visible signs of wear.
Will look great as a pi...
Category
1990s Modern Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pink Topaz, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier pink topaz, blue sapphire and diamond ring in platinum. Center set with cut-cornered rectangular step-cut pink topaz weighing approximately ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
1.31 Carat Diamond Solitaire Art Deco Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco OEC Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring. Centering a securely nestled Hand set Old European Cut Di...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
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.