Diamond Solitaire Rings
2010s Indian Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Israeli Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Diamond Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Silver
2010s American Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage Diamond Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s American Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s American Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s American Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Other, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Diamond Solitaire Rings
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s American Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Diamond Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Vintage Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold
1960s Vintage Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Blue Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone,...
2010s American Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Diamond Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Diamond Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Hematite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Spinel, Black Spinel, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Diamond Solitaire Rings
Brown Diamond, Platinum
Extraordinary Antique Diamond Solitaire Rings for Sale 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 makes a fantastic addition to any outfit with a variety of shapes and settings to explore.
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 seeking an antique engagement ring, vintage engagement ring or Art Deco engagement ring.)
During the late 19th century, Cartier sought to render the diamonds in their engagement rings and other rings as brilliantly as possible, initially sourcing platinum specifically from Russian mines and matching the durable metal with an equally robust precious stone. These shimmering rings, such as the timeless Solitaire 1895 engagement ring, gave the impression of delicate lace.
Tiffany & Co. broadly helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the diamond solitaire design, which is still the quintessential engagement ring style. Designed to maximize a diamond’s sparkle, the trademark Tiffany Setting elevated the stone on six prongs (in contrast to the bezel setting, which was common at the time). This setting raises the stone above the band, allowing its facets to catch the light.
Today, the design of diamond 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 diamond solitaire rings over the years. However, the simplicity of this accessory remains timeless.
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