Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s German Artisan Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Colombian Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s German Solitaire Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s European Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Tsavorite, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
2010s Zambian Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Solitaire Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Israeli Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Base Metal, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
2010s British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
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.