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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.
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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) ** See...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

De Beers 3.52 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
By De Beers
Located in Chicago, IL
De Beers 3.52 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring features a 2.02 ct natural De Beers Forever Round diamond at its center, with an H color rating and an SI1 ...
Category

2010s British Engagement 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 GIA Certified 5.01 Carat H SI1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond & Plat. Ring
By De Beers
Located in Boston, MA
This stunning diamond ring is offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 5.01 carat GIA Certified H SI1 round brilliant cut diamond measuring 10.98 - 11.04 x 6.74 mm is custom set in a ha...
Category

2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

De Beers Cushion Cut Diamond 18ct White Gold Aura Bracelet
By De Beers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
De Beers Cushion Cut Diamond 18ct White Gold Aura Bracelet Product Details Xupes Ref: J624 Brand: De Beers Model: Aura Bracelet Type: Bracelet Serial Number: B***** Age: 2013 Accomp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

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