Solitaire Rings
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s North American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Star Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Solitaire Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Spinel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Solitaire Rings
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Artist Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
1950s Swedish Retro Vintage Solitaire Rings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Tanzanite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Singaporean Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Singaporean Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
14k Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1970s British Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k 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.