Solitaire Rings
Late 20th Century European Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1980s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Peridot, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Peridot, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Citrine, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Baltic Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Amber, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century English Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold
1960s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Spinel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century English Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Peridot, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1990s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Jade, 10k Gold
1950s European Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
1990s European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Dutch Edwardian Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Asian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Asian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
1980s Dutch Vintage Solitaire Rings
Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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.










