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Did De Beers invent the engagement ring?
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No, De Beers did not invent the engagement ring. Use of engagement rings date back to at least the time of Ancient Rome. However, in the 20th century, engagement rings began to fall out of style, especially by the time of the Great Depression. In the late 1930’s, De Beers began an advertising campaign that would forever rejuvenate interest in diamond engagement rings. Shop a collection of authentic De Beers jewelry on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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De Beers Simple Platinum Band
By De Beers
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeously simple band is created by the wonderful jeweller De Beers. The band is modelled in platinum and has such a simple yet beautiful design. The inner band has the makers ...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Band Rings
Materials
Platinum
De Beers 18k Gold GIA 2ct Uncut Colored Diamond Solitaire Wide Cigar Band Ring
By De Beers
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Rough Uncut - Bezel Set - Fancy Light Brown Color - 8.86 x 7.03 x 4.85mm - 2ct (approx. - based on the certification information's)
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
De Beers Platinum Diamond 0.20TCW Classic Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring Papers
By De Beers
Located in San Diego, CA
DE BEERS DIAMONDS
Style: DB Classic Half Eternity Pave Diamond Band Ring
Metal: Platinum 950
Size: 5.75 - Sizable
Width: 1.8 MM
Total Carat Weight: 0.20 TCW
Diamond Shape: 21 ...
Category
Early 2000s Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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
Platinum and Diamond Ring by De Beers
By De Beers
Located in Aspen, CO
De Beers diamond solitaire platinum ring. The center prong set square cut diamond is very white - F/G (colorless to beer colorless), and very very slightly included. This very fine diamond is estimated to weigh .40 cts., is well cut with fine symmetry. Set in platinum and signed on the interior this ring (De Beers number, De Beer's hallmark as well as their hallmark of setting a small diamond in the interior of the shank, and also this ring bears the mark for platinum). On one of the De Beer's hallmarks, it is hard to read the end of the signature because of a wear stamping or polishing. This ring is in fine condition and is accompanied by its original De Beers box...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
De Beers Diamond Eternity Band in 18K White Gold
By De Beers
Located in Aspen, CO
De Beers diamond and 18K white gold eternity band. The 38 bead set round brilliant cut diamonds are all colorless to near colorless (F/G), and very very slightly included. This 18K...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
