Solitaire Rings
2010s British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Zambian Georgian Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
2010s North American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Blue Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Zambian Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Gold, 22k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Citrine, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Labradorite, Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s French Vintage Solitaire Rings
Pink Sapphire, Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Ruby, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Ruby, White Gold
2010s Dutch Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Zambian Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Ruby, White Gold
15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Antique Solitaire Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 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.