Solitaire Rings
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century European Etruscan Revival Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s German Artisan Solitaire Rings
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tanzanite, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Jade, 15k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Coral, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Diamond, Rhodolite, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Star Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Rose Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Zambian Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1910s Edwardian Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Sri Lankan Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow 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.