Solitaire Rings
1970s Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 10k Gold
1810s Georgian Antique Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
1880s European Renaissance Revival Antique Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century Art Deco Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
1890s Austrian Greek Revival Antique Solitaire Rings
1970s English Vintage Solitaire Rings
White Gold
1970s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Solitaire Rings
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Afghan Artisan Vintage Solitaire Rings
Carnelian, Silver, Brass
1880s British Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Antique Solitaire Rings
1890s Antique Solitaire Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century Central American Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1970s English Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Palladium, Platinum
1890s Unknown Antique Solitaire Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
1970s Afghan Artisan Vintage Solitaire Rings
Carnelian, Silver, Brass
1970s English Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Topaz, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century American Antique Solitaire Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Silver
1970s English Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century American Modern Antique Solitaire Rings
Quartz, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century American Modern Antique Solitaire Rings
Quartz, Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.