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Why is it called De Beers?

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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 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

De Beers Enchanted Lotus Medal Pendant 18K white gold pavé diamonds.
By De Beers
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Design: An openwork circular pendant featuring a stylized lotus flower motif with four undulating petals. Materials: Crafted from 18K white gold and set with round brilliant micropav...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

De Beers White Gold Talisman Large Band Diamond Ring Size 49 R103818
By De Beers
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sophisticated white gold ring from the De Beers Talisman collection. showcasing a striking combination of rough and polished diamonds set against a beautifully textured surface. Th...
Category

2010s British Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage De Beers Talisman Rough Diamond Cufflinks in 18k White Gold
By De Beers
Located in London, England
A unique pair of vintage De Beer ‘Talisman’ rough diamond bar cufflinks set in 18k white gold. From a now discontinued collection, each cufflink is c...
Category

2010s Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

De Beers Sicily 18K White Gold Full Pavé Diamond Chain Bracelet
By De Beers
Located in Guangzhou, CN
About: An elegant and timeless authentic chain bracelet from the iconic "Sicily" collection by De Beers. Expertly crafted in polished 18-karat white gold, this exquisite piece featur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

White Gold

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