Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1990s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 10k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s English Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s English Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Rubelite, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond
2010s Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Rubelite, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s British Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Australian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Brown Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Ye...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
1980s Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose 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.