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Solitaire Rings For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, Light Blue
Located in Wallkill, NY
Early lovely platinum star sapphire cabochon Diamond ring, Carats, about 13 carats - Cut, Cabochon. Color, Light Blue, Baguette single cut diamonds flank both sides, Diamonds clarity...
Category
1950s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian GIA 1.02 carat diamond 14k yellow gold solitaire ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in the early 1900s, this Victorian ring showcases a GIA-certified 1.02-carat old mine cut diamond, graded M color and VS1 clarity. The warm, romantic glow of the antique diam...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous Vintage Solitaire 18K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Ring - 30.00ct.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hello gorgeous! This gorgeous Vintage Aquamarine Ring truly is a special (and very big!) piece! Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, the design is a classic basket holding a stunning natural ...
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold
1980s 1.41 Carat Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.41 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold solitaire style engagement ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive marquise cut diamond solitaire engagement ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
The simple yet effective four claw setting displays a 1.41Ct marquise cut diamond.
The elevated, tapering and pierced decorated ring shoulders integrate with the claw setting and blend seamlessly with the plain ring shank.
This marquise cut diamond engagement ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18k gold.
The ring is supplied with a new independent diamond grading certificate in addition to the original diamond grading certificate, dated September 1st, 1986.
Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone.
Condition
This stunning vintage engagement ring...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies marquise diamond ring with 14k yellow gold settings.
Tests 14k with an electronic tester.
Gross weight is 4.7 grams.
The marquise shape diamond weighs .53 carats, G to H color...
Category
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Snake Serpent Ring 0.45ct Natural Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 8.5 /5.7gr
Located in SE
Antique Serpent Ring in solid 18K Orange Gold. Coiled body, head decorated with natural Ruby stone of fine quality measuring 5 mm x 4 mm x 2.9 mm ...
Category
1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Six Prong 2.11 Carat Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic 6-prong diamond engagement ring crafted in platinum by Tiffany & Co, mounted with 2.11 carat round brilliant cut of F color, VVS2 clarity.
Tiffany's certificate in...
Category
20th Century American Modern Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1920s White 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Engagement Diamond Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
1920's 14K White Gold Art Deco Engagement Diamond Ring. White Gold Diamond Ring Perfect for a promise or engagement ring wonderful open work m...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 2.99 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.99 carat diamond and platinum solitaire engagement ring; part of our diverse Old European cut diamond jewelry collections.
This stunning, f...
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Isaac Cohen, Swedish Designer, Vintage Ring in Sterling Silve, Dated 1966
By Isaac Cohen
Located in bronshoj, DK
Isaac Cohen, Swedish designer. Vintage ring in sterling silver adorned with mountain crystal. Dated 1966.
Diameter: 15 mm.
US size: 4.25.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
We can chan...
Category
1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mens Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Band Estate
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous estate ring for a gentleman is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold. The center genuine Earth mined round cut Ruby measures 4.2 mm (.36 carat). This is a very clean ...
Category
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 1.05ct Blue Genuine Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring '#J5052'
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum 1.05ct Blue Genuine Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring (#J5052)
Platinum blue sapphire and diamond ring featuring a radiant cut sapphire weighing 1.05 carats. The sapphire h...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
David Webb Emerald Gold Platinum Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant green color 5.41 carat emerald embedded in 18k yellow gold with a platinum hammered finish band.
Ring size is 6( resizable)
Signed: David Webb
Category
1980s American Artist Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Colour change Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring
Located in London, GB
Colour change Ceylon sapphire and diamond coronet cluster ring. Centrally set with a octagonal step cut natural unenhanced blue/purple colour change Ceylon sapphire, blue in daylight...
Category
1950s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Marquise Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 8.7 grams.
Totally is diamond about 0.30 ct.
The diamond is has G color and S3 clarity.
Ring size is US 5.5
We can make any size.
Box is not ...
Category
1990s European Retro Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Diamond Platinum and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A stunning Edwardian diamond solitaire ring. The beautiful old European cut diamond measure approximately 50 points and has a clarity of SI2, it set in platinum with pretty platinum ...
Category
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14K Gold Amethyst Cabochon Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this statement ring features a striking oval cabochon-cut amethyst. The deep purple stone, weighing approximately 2.5 carats, is set in a bold, solid cont...
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Solid White Gold Bezel Lapis Solitaire Filigree Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)–
(1) Natural Genuine Lapis - Rectangular Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Blue Color - 9.4x7mm (approx.)
Material: Solid 14k White Gold
Weight: 2.39 Grams
Ring Size: 6.5 ( fitted on...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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 ...
Category
1990s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum and Solitaire Diamond Ring by Tiffany and Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A platinum Tiffany and Company ring with a 0.49 carat brilliant cut diamond. This particular ring features its diamond set in a 'Tiffany sett...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 2.08 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.08 carat diamond and platinum solitaire engagement ring; part of our diverse jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine an...
Category
1930s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 0.49 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This classic Cartier ring centers with a sparkling GIA certified round brilliant cut diamond that weighs 0.49ct. graded F color with VS2 clarity. The center diamond is accentuated by...
Category
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA 4.21ctw No Heat Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - Kashmir - No Heat - 3.36ct (exact certified)
** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info **
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Category
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 4.65 Carat Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous single stone ring. The ring features an impressive oval-faceted 4.65 carat sapphire possessing a bold blue colour tone. This lone stone has been neatly rub-ov...
Category
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco 14k White Gold Filigree Red Tourmaline Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
-1920s Art Deco
- 14k White Gold Filigree
- Red Tourmaline
- Size 5
- 1.97 Grams
This beautiful 14k white gold filigree ring from the 1920s Art Deco period features a stunning...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18 Carat White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An exquisite vintage ring centrally set with a stunning emerald cut aquamarine measuring approximately 1 carat. Elegantly flanking the aquamarine are two beautiful baguette cut diamo...
Category
1960s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.08 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring, circa 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco 1.08 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring, circa 1920
This attractive diamond engagement ring features one round brilliant cut diamond of approx. 0.8 ct (G/VVSI) in an entourage of ...
Category
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
18KT Yellow Gold 6.00CT Oval Emerald 3.23CT Diamond Baguette Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent 18 karat yellow gold ring features a gorgeous oval emerald weighing 6.00 carats.The unique throne like setting is set with 3.23 carats of baguette cut diamonds . The...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum 1.49ct GIA European Diamond Tulip Sides Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is an absolutely breathtaking, highly detailed, antique engagement ring that was crafted from solid platinum during the Edwardian/Art Deco period. It features a GIA certified ol...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
9k Yellow Gold Ring with Emerald-Cut Amethyst
Located in Heemstede, NL
9k Yellow Gold Ring with Emerald-Cut Amethyst –
Make an instant statement with this pre-loved 9k yellow gold ring featuring a striking natural emerald-cut amethyst. This ring effortl...
Category
1960s English Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Lavender Jade Textured Gold Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
Wonderfully textured gold ring with a large cabochon lavender jade. Overlapping gold rectangles create an unusual lattice effect. The stone measures 7/8...
Category
1960s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Filigree Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique diamond ring.
In an Art Deco filigree platinum setting.
Prong set with a 0.55ct Old European cut diamond (color: H-I, clarity: SI) at its center and pave set with 1...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Swedish Silversmith, Modernist Ring in Sterling Silver with Mountain Crystal
Located in bronshoj, DK
Swedish silversmith. Modernist ring in sterling silver adorned with mountain crystal. Dated 1976.
Diameter: 18 mm.
US size: 7.75
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
In most cases we can...
Category
1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian GIA Certified Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This shimmering GIA certified Old European cut diamond center stone measuring 1.01 carats, L color, VS1 clarity is held in a six prong claw setting on a delicate band handcrafted in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 3.04ctw GIA Round Brilliant Green Emerald Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent vintage emerald and diamond ring that is crafted in solid platinum. The ring features a gorgeous, GIA certified, natural emerald stone that has a very rare...
Category
1950s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Emerald, Platinum
Solitaire Ring with a 5.23 Carat Diamond in the Center
Located in Paris, FR
Solitaire ring in 18 kt white gold centered with a large modern brilliant cut Diamond weighing 5.23 carats Color J clarity SI2.
The stone is accompanied by its CCIP Certificate from...
Category
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 3 Carat Emerald-Cut Emerald Bezel Mens Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Men's Ring, weighing 15.4 grams, the ring showcases a ~3.0 carat Emerald-Cut Emerald (10.65 x 7.6 x 6.1mm) in a bezel setting. A simple and classy r...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 5.00ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Art Deco solitaire ring showcases a breath taking 5.00 carat old cushion cut diamond at its heart, certified by EDR. Graded J to K in colour and SI2 to SI3 in clarity,...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Ring .55 TDW 14K White Gold Floral Vintage
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This amazing vintage ring is finely crated in solid 14K White gold and set with white and fiery diamonds. The center bezel-set diamond is .25 carat, six mine cut surrounding diamonds...
Category
1960s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.75 Carat Asscher cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.75 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold solitaire engagement ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage diamond engagement ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
The pierced decorated setting displays a stunning feature 1.39ct Asscher cut diamond, four-claw set to the centre of the design.
The pierced decorated, elevated ring shoulders are each ornamented with a tension set tapering baguette cut diamond and blend with the plain hallmarked ring shank via a concave collar design.
This vintage Asscher cut diamond ring...
Category
1970s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Solitaire Ring 1.05ct VVS1, River(D) with Baguette Stones
Located in Berlin, BE
Diamond Details:
Shape: Brilliant
Carat: 1.05
Color: River (D) - Exceptionally Colorless
Clarity: VVS1 (Very Very Slightly Included, with minute inclusions only visible under 10x ma...
Category
Late 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Jadeite Jade and Diamond Horizontal Wide Face Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K solid yellow gold unisex ring centering a stunning 19.0 x 6.7mm jadeite jade centerpiece. Accentuated by 28 round cut diamonds totaling 0.20CTW. Set in a horizontal bezel setting...
Category
20th Century North American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Burma Ruby, Diamond and White Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Set with an oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 1.65 carats, the frame and shoulders accented by round diamonds, in 18k white gold, size 5 3/4
With report 5211472392 dated 19 Februa...
Category
Late 20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Green Jade 18K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite 1970s ring showcases a breathtaking 16-carat oval cabochon green jadeite jade at its center, certified by Mason-Kay as Grade-A jade. The gemstone’s rich, natural luste...
Category
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Materials
Jade, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring. This incredible engagement ring is crafted...
Category
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Peridot and Diamond Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Victorian peridot and diamond ring. Set with one central cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced peridot in an open back split claw setting with an ...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
1940 Swedish Ring natural 5ct Heliodor Beryl solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 /6gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Ring for the female hand. Made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. Bezel set cabochon of natural Heliodor / greenish-yellow shades variety of Beryl measuring about 11mm x 9 mm x 6mm deep / about 4 ct. The stone has natural flaws and inclusions. There is a thin wire with golden beads stretched (and soldered) around the stone's bezel.
Green Emerald, Green Beryl, Yellow Golden Beryl, Heliodor (variety of mix Green Beryl + Yellow Beryl ), Blue and Green Aquamarine - all these Gemstones are naturally Beryl minerals - just differently colored and included.
Swedish ring...
Category
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Beryl, 18k Gold
Certified Natural Jade & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certified Natural Jadeite Jade & Diamond Cocktail Ring
1 cabochon center jade surrounded by 12 marquise cut diamonds approximately 1.88 ct and 6 round cut diamonds approximately .4...
Category
1980s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Colombian Emerald 14.00 carats and Diamond Ring, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Set to centre with a rectangular emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald with minor clarity enhancement in an open back claw setting with an approxi...
Category
1920s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Emerald, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold 0.75ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Belcher Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond and yellow gold ring, comprising one large old mine cut diamond, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold.
This striking ring is set to the...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Mid-Century Pearl, Diamond, & 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Retro signed pearl cocktail ring.
In 14k white gold.
Set with 7mm round white pearl and flanked by two small accent diamonds on the shoulder of the setting.
Marked to the s...
Category
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond an 18 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The design of the ring is so simple and beautiful. The diamond measures 35pts and is set in platinum. The shoulders feature leaf shaped detail modelled in 18ct gold.
Ring Size: K o...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Signed Wesley Emmons Asymmetric Modernist Sterling Silver & Garnet Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An impressive, signed Wesley Emmons ring.
Emmons was an important jewelry maker in Philadelphia during the mid-20th century. He created cutting-edge jew...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Materials
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
0.54 Carat Solitaire Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
0.54 Carat Solitaire Diamond Unisex Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Clarity: vs
Size: 60
Category
1990s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Green Tourmaline Solitaire Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Very pretty vintage rose gold solitaire ring with a bright blue green tourmaline. Simple 14K rose gold with a raised prong set stone, this ring has a very classic sweet look...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Signed Alfred Karram Modernist 18K Gold & Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Modernist gold & diamond solitaire ring.
In 18 karat yellow gold.
By Alfred Karram Jr. (b. 1932 - d. 2017).
With an angular asymmetric setting and a tube-set round cut whit...
Category
20th Century Swiss Modernist Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond French Cut Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
An incredible Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European French Cut Engagement Ring. It features an approximate .70 ct diamond in the center with old french cut diamonds...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Siberian Amethyst Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 14k gold solitare ring centered with natural large siberian amethyst in oval cut with a diamrter of 14.80mm×12.17mm with detailed work on ring side...
Category
1940s Vintage Solitaire Rings
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.