Solitaire Rings
2010s Zambian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Edwardian Antique Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Dutch Vintage Solitaire Rings
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Art Deco Antique Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Pink Sapphire, Gold
1950s American Vintage Solitaire Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Solitaire Rings
Rhodolite, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline
2010s Italian Artisan Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s European Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
1990s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Solitaire Rings
2010s Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s British Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary English Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 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.





