Solitaire Rings
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Dutch Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Dutch Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Dutch Vintage Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Dutch Vintage Solitaire Rings
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Dutch Edwardian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Spanish Vintage Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Jade, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Spanish Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Apatite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
1980s European Vintage Solitaire Rings
Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Spanish Vintage Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century European Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Spanish Solitaire Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Israeli Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Zircon, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Quartz, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
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.