Diamond Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
1970s American Artisan Vintage Diamond Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Spinel, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
2010s British Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Australian Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold
20th Century Luxembourgish Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1940s British Artisan Vintage Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Swedish Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Diamond Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver
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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