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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 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
De Beers 0.23ct Diamond Half Eternity Band
By De Beers
Located in London, GB
This De Beers classic half eternity ring is set with 0.23 carat of round brilliant diamonds. Each diamond is of high quality, with a colour of F and Clarity of VVS. Each stone has be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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
