Solitaire Rings
19th Century Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Solitaire Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Japanese Artist Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k 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 American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18th Century Antique Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1970s French Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s European Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Modern Solitaire Rings
Spinel, Platinum
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Turkish Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Chalcedony, 18k 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.





