Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Victorian Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1940s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Silver, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1890s Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Solitaire Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
1970s French Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Tanzanian Modern Solitaire Rings
Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Tanzanian Modern Solitaire Rings
Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Tanzanian Modern Solitaire Rings
Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
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.