Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Platinum
1880s Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Silver
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Solitaire Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1970s English Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
2010s Japanese Artist Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Solitaire Rings
Spinel, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Beryl, 18k Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Artisan Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Malachite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century British Rococo Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Solitaire Rings
Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings
Quartz, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s Contemporary Vintage Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Jade, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s American Modern Vintage 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.





