Solitaire Rings
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sterling Silver
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Zircon, White Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Morganite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Malachite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Malachite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Beryl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Malachite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Malachite, Sterling Silver, Rhodium, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Pyrite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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.