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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 Yellow Gold Classic Diamond Bangle B102114
By De Beers
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A timeless 18k yellow gold diamond bangle by De Beers from the Classics collection. This bangle features 52 micropavé set round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.64ct, predominantly...
Category

2010s British Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

De Beers Forevermark Diamond Cushion Stud Earrings 2.10 CTW 18K White Gold
By De Beers
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite De Beers Forevermark diamond stud earrings, featuring a total of 2.10 carats of natural earth-mined diamonds, expertly matched and set i...
Category

2010s British Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

De Beers Classic Diamond Full Pave Band Ring 0.60 TCW in Platinum with Papers
By De Beers
Located in San Diego, CA
DE BEERS DIAMONDS Style: DB Classic Full Pave Diamond Band Ring Metal: Platinum 950 Size: 8 Width: 1.8 MM Total Carat Weight: 0.60 TCW Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond C...
Category

2010s British Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.00 Carat Cushion Cut Diamonds Studs Earrings in 18K White Gold
By De Beers
Located in Chicago, IL
These elegant stud earrings are crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and showcase a refined, timeless design. Each earring features a beautifully matched cushion-cut diamond, expertly...
Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

De Beers Yellow Gold Classic Diamond Bangle B102114
By De Beers
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A timeless 18k yellow gold diamond bangle by De Beers from the Classics collection. This bangle features 52 micropavé set round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.64ct, predominately...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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