Solitaire Rings
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Dutch Vintage Solitaire Rings
Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
2010s Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Etruscan Revival Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Opal, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s British Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold
2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Quartz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Platinum
1950s European Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Beryl, 18k Gold
1970s French Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s North American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
17th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Apatite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.





