Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Artist Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Zambian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Opal, Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
1960s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Emerald
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Zambian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Zambian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1970s English Modern Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Morganite, Diamond, Gold
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s German Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Byzantine Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Zircon, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century European Etruscan Revival Antique Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary 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.





