Solitaire Rings
1960s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Australian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
1930s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Solitaire Rings
Coral, Sterling Silver
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
14k Gold
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Solitaire Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s European Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Solitaire Rings
Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Emerald, Rose Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1940s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Silver, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Dutch Vintage Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Spanish Vintage Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Rose Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold
1950s European Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
1940s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Finnish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold
1950s Dutch Vintage Solitaire Rings
Spinel, Gold
1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Turkish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k 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 Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Palladium
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Thai Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Swedish Arts and Crafts Vintage Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Solitaire Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1950s European Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k 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.