Solitaire Rings
1930s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Australian Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1960s French Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Black Pearl, Platinum
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1970s Italian Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Gold
1950s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Spinel, Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1960s French Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Vintage Solitaire Rings
Pink Sapphire, Gold
1970s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1940s Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1930s Asian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1960s English Vintage Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
1970s German Victorian Vintage Solitaire Rings
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1950s British Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1960s French Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s European Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Platinum
1960s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k 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.