Solitaire Rings
Late 18th Century European Rococo Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver
1750s Antique Solitaire Rings
Crystal, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 17th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Solitaire Rings
Garnet
1760s Antique Solitaire Rings
Yellow Gold
16th Century Czech Renaissance Antique Solitaire Rings
Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Mid-18th Century European Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
18th Century Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum
15th Century and Earlier English Classical Roman Antique Solitaire Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold
Early 17th Century English Renaissance Antique Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 22k Gold, Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Antique Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold
18th Century English George II Antique Solitaire Rings
Crystal, 15k Gold
18th Century British Rococo Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 18th Century British George IV Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
17th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Roman Antique Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Solitaire Rings
Yellow Gold
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Solitaire Rings
Rock Crystal, Gold
Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
17th Century Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1790s Georgian Antique Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold
1770s Italian Art Deco Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Spinel, Diamond, Platinum
16th Century British Tudor Antique Solitaire Rings
Spinel, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Antique Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Antique Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
16th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
16th Century Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Antique Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
16th Century Tudor Antique Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 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.