Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian High Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 10k Gold
2010s Italian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Moonstone
2010s Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Rubelite, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond
2010s Russian Russian Empire Solitaire Rings
Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Solitaire Rings
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Rubelite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Solitaire Rings
Kunzite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s English Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.