Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century French Solitaire Rings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modernist Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century English Solitaire Rings
Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Artisan Solitaire Rings
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s German Aesthetic Movement Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 10k 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.