Solitaire Rings
Early 1900s Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s North American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s Japanese Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Jade, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s German Modern Solitaire Rings
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1890s Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Labradorite, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Artisan Vintage Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Quartz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.