Contemporary Solitaire Rings
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Period: 20th Century
Style: Contemporary
Large Fancy Cut Oval Citrine and Pave Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5
Gorgeous and unique fancy cut citrine and diamond ring flatters and elongates the finger while the sparkling stones glow against the warm yellow gold setting.
Ring s...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Oval Cabochon Coral Solitaire Ring with Braided Halo in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 9.75
Elegant vintage cabochon coral ring with an ornate braided 18 karat yellow gold halo. Set in a vertical layout, this beautiful elongated ring flatters and fills the ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1.18 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.34 carat diamond (total) solitaire displayed in a contemporary platinum setting; part of our diamond jewelry collections.
This fine diamond engagemen...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Chalcedony Arts and Crafts Tri-Color Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Solitaire Cocktail Ring, center Hand set with a securely nestled Chalcedony. Artfully Hand crafted Tri-Color 14K Gold mounting. In excellent condition and recently profession...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold
Red 2.04 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby and diamond platinum ring. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ630A. Scroll down for specifications. A larger, standout, ruby displaying an amazing shade of ...
Category
1990s Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Ultra Wide Bark Finished Ring with CZ Brilliant
Located in Southport, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This yellow gold, stylized contemporary ring has an ultra wide, bark finished band, offset in the center with a round brilliant cz stone, bezel set.
Marks: 14k
...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Rainbow Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Solitaire Round Diamond Engagement Ring 1.06 FVS1
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement ring finely crafted in a six prong platinum mounting featuring a 1.06 ct. round brilliant diamond center graded F color and VS1 Clarity. Ver...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Aletto and Co. Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
Simple but dressy tourmaline and diamond 14 karat gold ring by Aletto Brothers. The central oval tourmaline measures 1/2" x 7/8". It is surrounded by four round diamonds on either si...
Category
1960s American Vintage Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
12k Yellow Gold Hexagonal Orange Citrine, Grape And Vine Motif Ring, Size 6.75
Located in Southport, CT
12k yellow gold ring. This wonderful ring features a center elongated hexagonal faceted, medium to dark orange color citrine, horizontally situated, and decorated with a grape and vi...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Citrine, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.03 Carats Lucida Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solitaire engagement ring designed as a wide band with a stylized basket. Centering a Lucida cut diamond weighing 1.03 carats - D color with VS1 clarity. Inner shank is inscribed wit...
Category
1990s Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Lucida 1.12 Carats Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Engagement ring centers a signature Lucida cut diamond weighing 1.12 carats total - D color with VVS1 clarity. With 'Lucida' inscribed girdle - prong set in an elegant weave motif ba...
Category
1990s Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2.02 Carat Total Oval Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7
Absolutely gorgeous sapphire and diamond ring. Modern, elegant and romantic, this shimmering beauty absolutely wows. Featured at the center is an oval mixed cut natural...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Sapphire with Princess Channel and Diamond 18 Karat Band Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This ring is a wide band measuring 11 millimeters and is set in a rich 18-karat yellow gold metal.
The center Oval sapphire measures 6.20-5.02 x 2.55 weighing an estimated .75 carat....
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Citrine Yellow Gold Ring
By Cyma
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Citrine and yellow gold ring by Cyma circa 1990.
DETAILS:
GEMSTONES: one cushion shape checkerboard-cut citrine.
METAL: 18-karat yellow gold.
HALLMARKS: signed Cyma.
RING SIZE: 6 ¾, can be sized.
WEIGHT: 14.3 grams.
MEASUREMENTS: approximately 9/16” (14 mm) vertical to the fingernail and 11/16” (18 mm) across the finger.
CONDITION: high magnification photographs show design details and that the item is in pristine condition consistent with age and wear.
Why not make someone Happy? Yourself, or a special person in your life. Happy people can change the world. In either case, it is our sincere desire that it becomes a treasure, a source of pleasure and pride every time it is worn.
For over thirty-five years, Jacob’s Diamond...
Category
1990s Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solitaire Ring
Located in Massafra, IT
Exclusive ring solitaire in 18k gold with natural oval cut diamond ct 2,50 G/SI1.
Come with GIA report.
Category
20th Century Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
18KT Yellow Gold 6.00CT Oval Emerald 3.23CT Diamond Baguette Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent 18 karat yellow gold ring features a gorgeous oval emerald weighing 6.00 carats.The unique throne like setting is set with 3.23 carats of baguette cut diamonds . The...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Rubelite Solitaire 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring with Pave Diamond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6
Stunning rubelite and diamond cocktail ring bursting with brilliant color! This gorgeous and unique piece features a single round cabochon rubelite stone 4 prong set at...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Hexagon Cut Yellow Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique and custom hexagon cut yellow diamond center stone set in a polished 18k yellow gold setting.
Yellow diamond weighs 1.85 carats and is accompan...
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 1.05ct Blue Genuine Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring '#J5052'
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum 1.05ct Blue Genuine Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring (#J5052)
Platinum blue sapphire and diamond ring featuring a radiant cut sapphire weighing 1.05 carats. The sapphire h...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Princess Cut Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine 0.72 carat princess cut diamond solitaire ring in platinum; part of our European Gemological Laboratory (EGL) certified collection.
This vintage princess cut diamond solitaire ring has been crafted in platinum.
The feature 0.72Ct princess cut diamond is displayed in an angular, four claw / prong, simple pierced decorated setting.
The subtly elevated ring shoulders are embellished with a total of eight, rim set, princess cut diamonds.
The shoulders blend seamlessly with the plain, hallmarked platinum ring shank.
This fine ring is supplied with a European Gemological Laboratory (EGL) Diamond Grading Certificate - Cert. no AZ700725
Condition
This modern princess cut diamond solitaire ring is a very good gauge of platinum, fine quality, set with very high color graded, very high clarity graded diamonds. The princess cut engagement ring is in excellent condition with very clear hallmarks to the interior of the shank.
Diamond Quality
Feature Diamond
Color G
Clarity VS 1
Cut Princess
Content 0.72 carat
Dimensions 4.92mm x 4.60mm x 3.45mm
Supporting Diamonds
Color (average grades) G
Clarity (average grades) VS 1
Cut Princess
Content (total) 0.40 carat
Total Diamond Content
1.12 carats
Dimensions
Height 6.60mm/0.25"
Ring Size
UK Size I
USA Size 4 1/4
The ring size may be professionally adjusted on request to meet your personal requirements
Weight
5.04 grams
Origin: England
Date: Circa 1990
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request
Reflections in photography may detract from the true representation of this fine example of modern diamond jewelry...
Category
1990s British Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Platinum 1/2 Carat Genuine Natural Diamond Ring '#J4774'
Located in Big Bend, WI
Antique Platinum 1/2 Carat Genuine Natural Diamond Ring (#J4774)
Platinum diamond ring featuring a European cut diamond weighing about .50cts. The diamond has SI1 clarity, HI color,...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage and Contemporary 0.22Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage 0.22 carat diamond solitaire ring crafted in contemporary 18 karat white gold with a platinum setting; part of our diamond jewellery collections.
This fine vintage di...
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Pearl Solitaire Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Italy
Classy solitaire pearl ring set in 18k white gold. It features a center 9 mm Great Quality South Sea Pearl
Origin Italy, circa 1960
CONDITION: P...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
1.25 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.25 carat diamond and contemporary platinum solitaire ring; part of our diamond jewelry/estate jewelry collections.
This impressive vintage diamond so...
Category
1940s Vintage Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
19.06 Carat Intense Red Rubelite and Diamond Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant & finely detailed Gold Ring, center set with a securely nestled 19.06 Carat Oval Intense Red Rubelite, measuring approx. 16.5mm x 13.0mm; clarity ...
Category
1980s Vintage Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat Gold Diamond Single Stone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The brilliant-cut diamond, with asymmetric shoulders and grooved band. Estimated diamond weight 0.50ct, H-I colour, SI 1 clarity. Import marks for London, 1989. Ring size 7 . Weigh...
Category
1980s British Vintage Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Star Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold ring, prong set in center with one Star Ruby weighing 7.62cts surrounded by 16 full cut round diamonds weighing 1.31cts, G-H color, VS-SI clarity.
Finger size 6.75. M...
Category
1960s American Vintage Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Vintage 3 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This stunning 3.01 carat vintage diamond engagement ring is the consummate choice alongside a lifetime of luxury. Crafted in company of the finest of high jewelry, this beautiful sol...
Category
1990s Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angel-Skin Cabochon Coral and Diamond Cocktail Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Angelskin Coral and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Center securely set with a Cabochon Angelskin Coral, surrounded by Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.21tcw. Hand crafted 18K Yellow Go...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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