Solitaire Rings
Early 20th Century English Victorian Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Portuguese Romantic Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tiger's Eye, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Sterling Silver
1920s Dutch Edwardian Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1910s French Belle Époque Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Agate, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Citrine, 10k Gold, White Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Russian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Black Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modernist Solitaire Rings
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Gold Plate
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Romantic Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
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.