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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 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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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
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 The Promise Solitaire Diamond Ring 0.7ct VS1 Color G Size 48
By De Beers
Located in Guangzhou, CN
The Promise Solitaire Diamond Ring from the luxury jeweler De Beers.
The "Promise" collection is distinguished by its intertwined band design, representing the union of two paths
Sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
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
