Solitaire Rings
1990s European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sterling Silver
20th Century Thai Solitaire Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
2010s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Thai Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 19th Century European Baroque Revival Antique Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1960s Finnish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s Dutch Edwardian Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1950s European Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold
19th Century Edwardian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Rubelite, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Thai Solitaire Rings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold
Early 2000s Solitaire Rings
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Silver
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings
Quartz, Jade, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s French Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Jade, 18k Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Turquoise, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s French Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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.





