Solitaire Rings
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Austrian Modern Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Solitaire Rings
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Multi-gemstone, ...
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s African Artisan Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Zircon, Platinum, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Balinese Byzantine Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Zambian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Chrysophrase, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Colombian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
18th Century English George II Antique Solitaire Rings
Crystal, 15k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Brazilian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold
2010s British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Austrian Modern Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 14k Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Zambian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 14k 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.