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Solitaire Rings For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Edwardian five carat old cut diamond solitaire ring, circa 1910.
Located in London, GB
Edwardian five carat old cut diamond solitaire ring. Set with a round old cut diamond, K colour, VS2 clarity, with a weight of 5.02 carats, in an open back claw setting, to an impres...
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1910s Vintage Solitaire Rings
4.48 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18K and Platinum Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An absolutely stunning round brilliant Diamond solitaire ring. The Diamond is set in a platinum six prong head on an 18k yellow gold shank. The Diamond is graded as a J color, SI2 ...
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Late 20th Century American Retro Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Multicolor Gold Aquamarine Filigree Solitaire Ring
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period aquamarine solitaire filigree ring with a unique tri colored 14 karat gold mounting.
Centered by a 4.00 carat sky blue aquamarine secured by four polished yellow ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold
Art Deco Old European Diamond Onyx Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful Art Deco diamond and onyx cocktail ring handcrafted in platinum. The ring features a bezel set Old European cut diamond weighing approximately .60 carats, and another 8 sid...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Unique Handmade Sterling Silver Moonstone Ring with Kirtimukha Face
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This distinctive ring features a masterful design with intricate craftsmanship, showcasing two detailed Kirtimukha (glorious faces) that frame a central moonstone. The piece is an ex...
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Late 20th Century Asian Solitaire Rings
Materials
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Bulgari 0.82ct brilliant cut diamond 18k white gold engagemanget ring
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
BVLGARI
Center stone is a crisp 0.82ct brilliant cut diamond, G/VS. The ring is crafted in 18karat white gold, with two diamond baguettes on each side. Making the total carat weight...
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1990s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 3.87 Ct Australian Black Blue Green Opal Diamond Platinum ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This striking vintage ring is 1930 ca.
Hand crafted of solid Platinum as unique at the highest standards
The real star is the center solid Black Opal with Green and Blue flashes on a...
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1930s European Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Antique Snake Serpent Ring solid 14K Gold Ø US 7- 8 / 4.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Serpent Ring in solid 14K, likely German dating to early 20th century. Coiled body, head and tip of the tail decorated with cast ornaments...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Lovingly crafted in 18 carat gold, The Anita Ring is a vintage enchantment. Her band reaches up on leaf-like shoulders to present a diamond cradled in white gold. A sweet promise.
T...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910 Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring Signed Marshall Field
Located in Lexington, KY
- 14k Yellow Gold
- .30 Round Cut Si Clarity Diamond
- Size 6.75
- 1910 Edwardian
- Signed Marshall Field
This is a beautiful Edwardian solitaire diamond ring from 1910, made i...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.81 Carat Diamond and Platinum Ring by Bailey, Banks and Biddle
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A fine platinum solitaire diamond ring by American maker, Bailey, Banks & Biddle. The solitaire brilliant cut diamond is of J colour and P1 clarity, weighing 1.81 carat. The simple s...
Category
20th Century American Modern Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 14k White Gold Hand Engraved Diamond Ring with Old European Cut Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications:
Pre-Owned (Great condition)
Metal: 14K Gold
Weight: 3.7 Gr
Main Stone: .34ct Old European Cut Diamond G VS2
Side stones: 2 triangle sapphires .10pts.
Size: 8 US
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
French 20th Century 3, 07 Carats Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in Platinum, dog head hallmark.
Antique solitaire ring set with an antique round-cut diamond held in 4x2 claws on an openwork basket of lily flower motifs.
Total weight of the d...
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Early 20th Century French Retro Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 1.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This stunning diamond solitaire ring dates to the Edwardian period. Rub over set into platinum the old cut diamond is an impressive 1.40 carat in size With a colour of H and clarity ...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
22K Gold and Pink Tourmaline Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
A 22K gold ring with textured tooling featuring a round, brilliant cut pink tourmaline in a bezel setting. Gold band has a subtle serpentine shape to it.
The fine jewelry collectio...
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Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Huge Emerald Cut Aquamarine Ring with Sapphire and Diamond Accents in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.5
This ring is an absolute showstopper! The massive aquamarine, sapphire and diamond cocktail ring will fill your finger from end to end with sensational sparkle. It is...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Platinum GIA 2.64ctw Old European Fancy Color Diamond Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique diamond engagement ring is crafted in solid platinum and features an amazing, 2.24 carat, GIA certified diamond neatly bezel set at its center. The center stone...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ring
An antique ring with a central rose-cut diamond. Made circa 1900
Ring Size: 7.25
Resizable free of charge...
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Berca GIA Certified 2.23Kt No Heat Cushion Cut Siam Red Ruby 1960 Ballerina Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
Outstanding GIA Certified 2.23 Carat Cushion Cut NO HEAT Siam Red Ruby, 2.46 Carat Marquise and Brilliant Cut White Collection Diamond (D-E, IF) Original Sixties(circa 1965) Hand Crafted Ballerina Setting...
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20th Century Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 4.33 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 4.33 carat diamond and platinum solitaire engagement ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique engagement ring has been crafted in platinum.
The pierced decorated eight-claw setting displays a feature 4.27ct Old European cut diamond.
The elevated, pierced decorated ring shoulders are each set with three 0.01ct (approximate) pavé set Old European cut diamonds, integrating with the main setting and blending seamlessly with the plain ring shank.
This antique solitaire ring...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s 18ct Yellow Gold, Round, Faceted Single Stone Zircon Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Zircon Ring
18ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1960s
This exquisite vintage ring is the epitome of timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted i...
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Mid-20th Century English Solitaire Rings
Materials
Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Solitaire Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 3.3 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.07 carat.
The diamond is has G color and vs clarity.
Ring size is US 5
We can make any size.
Box is not includ...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Chopard Asscher Cut Diamond Hidden Halo 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Chopard
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Chopard Natural Asscher Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Hidden Halo Ring.
This beautiful ring features a claw set 3.5mm centre Asscher cut natural diamond of the highest qu...
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20th Century Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Circa 1900 Jewelry, Edwardian Old European Diamond Ring (Approx. 2.50-Carat)
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique diamond solitaire ring showcases a stunning Approx. 2.50-Carats old European cut diamond, delicately prong-set t...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Vintage 15.58 Carat Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Cocktail Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.25
Amazingly gorgeous vintage cocktail ring featuring a single green tourmaline stone. This eye-catching piece makes a big statement with its impressive size and exquis...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A vintage platinum old European cut diamond solitaire ring. The diamond measures 90 pts and is J colour VS2. The detailing on the shoulders of this ring is simple and classic.
Ring ...
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1960s British Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron 5.03 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1925
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron old cut diamond ring. Set with an impressive round old cut diamond, E colour, VS2 clarity, with a weight of 5.03 carats in an open back claw setting, flanked by two rectang...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 16.60 Carat High Zircon and Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 16.60 carat high zircon and 0.06 carat diamond, platinum solitaire ring; part of our 1920s jewellery collections.
This stunning, fine and imp...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Zircon, Platinum
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 3.6 grams..
Totally is diamond 0.51 carat.
The diamond is has H color and s1 clarity.
Ring size is US 7
We can make any size.
Box is not inclu...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Ring 0.5ct Diamond Green Enamel solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 5.75 US /3.1 gr
Located in SE
A Ring from ca. late XIX - early XX cent. Shoulders covered with dark Green Enamel, claw set cluster in Silver featuring trillion rose cut Diamond 5 mm x 5 mm x 5mm / ca. 0.5ct. The ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring. This gorgeous engagement ring is crafted in platinum. The center holds a beautiful old european cut diam...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum 6.50 Carat Step-Cut Colombian Emerald 0.40cts Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Platinum 6.50ct Step-Cut Square Colombian Emerald and 0.40cts Old European Cut Diamond Halo
c.1925
size 6
A stunning and one-of-a-kind special ring. so rare to find a st...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified 17.91 carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Old Cushion Diamond Ring features a Center Cushion Brilliant Cut...
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20th Century North American Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Opal Triplet Cabochon Solitaire 1970s Cathedral Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
This beautifully preserved ring is a made in a graceful cathedral style setting that features a bright oval opal triplet cabochon. The pinched shoulder design of this ring is still p...
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.40 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This spectacular antique solitaire engagement ring features a beautiful 2.40ct Victorian old mine cut diamond neatly set at its cent...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.19 Carat Diamond and 14k White Gold Solitaire Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine, and impressive vintage 1.19 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold solitaire ring; part of our diverse collection of vintage diamond jewelry.
This stunning unisex v...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Garrard & Co. Diamond Ring, English, 1995
Located in London, GB
Garrard & Co. diamond ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond O to P colour, VS1 clarity, with a weight of 4.86 carats in an open back rubover se...
Category
1990s English Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring with Matching Cage Band White Gold
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Diamond solitaire engagement ring featuring .62 carat (approximate weight) round diamond center inset in an attached matching "X" diamond guard that has another 8 diamonds = .16 cara...
Category
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Danish Jeweler, Vintage Ring in 8-Carat Gold Adorned with Cultured Pearl
Located in bronshoj, DK
Danish jeweler. Vintage ring in 8-carat gold adorned with cultured pearl and clear semi-precious stones.
Mid-20th century.
Diameter: 17 mm.
US size: 6....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Solitaire Rings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Pearl Ring Size 6.25 #18955
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Pearl Ring Size 6.25
This elegant ring features one black pearl (8 mm) set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.
Shank: 2 mm.
Stamped: 14K
Ring Si...
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20th Century Solitaire Rings
Materials
Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Estate Gold and Cabochon Tanzanite Ring of Wrapped Design
Located in New York, NY
A gold and cabochon tanzanite ring decorated with two applied woven gold bands, in 18k. Tiffany & Co. Face up dimensions approximately 8mm x ...
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1970s American Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
Old Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø5.75 US/ 5.5 gr
Located in SE
Аntique ca. early XX cent. solid 18K Yellow Gold Bague au Firmamen styled Blue Enamel and Diamond Ring. Hallmarked 750, likely Italian 1920s -1930s, logo of the maker. L
Crown is 14...
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1920s Italian Empire Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum
10.07 Carat Old Mine Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
Old mine diamond solitaire ring. Set to center with an impressive cushion shape old mine diamond, O to P colour, SI1 clarity, with a w...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
3.93 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 3.93 carat diamond and contemporary 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set solitaire engagement ring; part of our diverse jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning contemporary diamond solitaire ring...
Category
1940s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex Vintage 14k Gold 2.75ct Rectangular GIA Burma Bezel Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You're looking at an outstanding vintage ring that was crafted from solid 14k white gold. It features an elongated octagonal step cut, GIA certified, natural ruby neatly bezel set at...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Solid Yellow Gold Oval Smoky Quartz Large Circle Open Basket Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)–
(1) Natural Genuine Quartz - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Smoky Brown Color - 25.3x17.6mm (approx.)
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold
Weight: 11.54 Grams
Ring Size: 6.0...
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20th Century Solitaire Rings
Materials
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond White Gold Solitaire 1900S
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique white gold Solitaire centered by an Old mine cut Diamond 0.45 carat.
French assay marks.
Circa 1900.
Ring size: 6 1/2 US.
Category
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s 1.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
A breathtaking jewel from a glamorous bygone era, this vintage ring dates back to the 1930s. The magnificent centerpiece is an exceptional Old European cut diamond weighing approxima...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 14K Blue Glass Ring Size 7.5
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful antique ring is 14k white gold with a thin line of yellow gold around the stone.
Measurements:
The simulated blue stone is 7mm (apx 1 carat).
The face of the ring mea...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
14k Gold
Antique 1940s Belcher Set 0.30 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Towson, MD
A charming 1940s 14 karat yellow gold ring that beautifully captures the understated elegance of mid-century design. Crafted in the classic belcher style — a popular setting of the e...
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1940s Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ottoman Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 5.6 grams.
The main rose cut diamond 0.71 ct.
Totally side brilliant cut 1.24 ct.
The diamond is has generally H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarit...
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Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 10k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 1.7 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.20 ct.
The diamond is has I color and s1 clarity.
Ring size is US 5.2
We can make any size.
Box is not inclu...
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Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold
Old European Diamond Green Emeralds 1.80 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage style diamond ring is gorgeously designed and handcrafted with a dazzling 1.89 carat old cut diamond center and spring green calibre cut emerald accents!
Highlights:
-...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
A Platinum and Aquamarine Ring
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum solitaire ring set with a large step cut aquamarine (app. 8.50 carat) set in a raised prong setting, signed: Cartier, US circa 1950-60.
weight: 9.23 grams
ring size: 16.7...
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1950s American Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Platinum
1.20 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically styled diamond solitaire engagement ring. This vintage piece showcases a single pear shaped diamond boasting a bright white colour tone in a platinum five ...
Category
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 10 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.76 ct.
The diamond is has G color and vs clarity.
Ring size is US 6.25
We can make any size.
Box is not inclu...
Category
1960s Turkish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1 Carat Ruby Pompadour Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond Halo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This charming and refined engagement ring in 18K yellow gold draws inspiration from the timeless elegance of Pompadour-style rings, where a vibrant center stone is framed by a halo ...
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1990s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Oval Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Style: Statement Ring
Ring Size: 7.25 (resizing available for a fee)
Total Weight: 5.6 Grams
Gemstone Specifications:
Center Gemsto...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Materials
Jade, Yellow Gold, 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.