Solitaire Rings
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Rubelite, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Rose Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Jade, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Imperial Topaz, Topaz, Brown Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Spinel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1950s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Kyanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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.