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Why is it called De Beers?
Why it is called De Beers owes to the history of the mining and jewelry company. De Beers Mining Company was established in the 1880s by British businessman Cecil Rhodes. Initially, Rhodes provided water pumping systems to miners in South Africa before he began to purchase mines. One of the mines that Rhodes bought was on the site of a farm previously owned by brothers Diederik Arnoldus de Beer and Johannes Nicolaas de Beer. Shop a diverse assortment of De Beers jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
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De Beers Enchanted Lotus Full Diamond Ring, 18K White Gold, Size 51
By De Beers
Located in Guangzhou, CN
De Beers Enchanted Lotus Full Diamond Ring Size: 51 Accessories: Original box, warranty card, invoice Purchased in 2014
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Gold

De Beers Aura 18K White Gold Pear-Shaped 0.23ct Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By De Beers
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A stunning statement of modern radiance and classic elegance, this authentic pair of De Beers stud earrings is from the iconic Aura collection. Renowned for capturing the ultimate ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

De Beers 0.35 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
By De Beers
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct white gold diamond pendant necklace from the world renowned diamond group, De Beers. This necklace plays host to three bright white round brilliant cut diamonds ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

De Beers Enchanted Lotus 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Mother of Pearl Pendant Neckl
By De Beers
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A mesmerizing and iconic authentic De Beers pendant necklace from the acclaimed Enchanted Lotus Collection.
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

De Beers 18K Yellow Gold Classic Round Brilliant Solitaire Engagement Ring
By De Beers
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: De Beers Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold  Size: 6.5 Weight: 2.74 Grams 18K yellow gold diamond contemporary-style solitaire engagement ring with a half round s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

De Beers GIA Certified 0.44 Carat Vivid Pink Diamond Engagement Ring
By De Beers
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a tale of love woven into every glimmer! Behold the sublime emblem of eternal love – the enchanting engagement ring crafted by De Beers! At the core of this masterpiece r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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