Solitaire Rings
Mid-20th Century Modern Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Hessonite, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Zambian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
1980s Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Italian Empire Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Artisan Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Zambian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Brazilian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Balinese Byzantine Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s German Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
2010s Colombian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Colombian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Asian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tanzanite, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rhodium,...
1940s British Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Colombian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sterling Silver
1990s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k 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.