Solitaire Rings
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
16th Century British Tudor Antique Solitaire Rings
Spinel, Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Mandarin Garnet, Garnet, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1990s North American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1990s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Palladium, Sterling Silver, Silver,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s German Gothic Revival Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Spinel, Multi-gemstone, Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Solitaire Rings
Cultured Pearl, Gold
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1960s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.