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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 Three Wildflower Brown and White Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By De Beers
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: De Beers Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.3 Grams White Diamonds: 48 brilliant cut Brown Diamonds: 80 fancy brown ranging from dark to ligh...
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Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

De Beers Enchanted Lotus Full Diamond Ring, 18K White Gold, Size 51
By De Beers
Located in Guangzhou, CN
De Beers Enchanted Lotus Full Diamond Ring Size: 51 Accessories: Original box, warranty card, invoice Purchased in 2014
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

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...
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2010s British Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

De Beers 0.35 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
By De Beers
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct white gold diamond pendant necklace from the world renowned diamond group, De Beers. This necklace plays host to three bright white round brilliant cut diamonds ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

De Beers Enchanted Lotus Triple Lotus Bracelet, 18K White Gold Pave Diamonds
By De Beers
Located in Guangzhou, CN
De Beers Enchanted Lotus Triple Lotus Bracelet, 18K White Gold Full DiamondPurchased in 2026, complete with original box and warranty card.▫️Specifications: Crafted in 18K white gold...
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2010s Link Bracelets

Materials

White Gold

De Beers Enchanted Lotus 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Mother of Pearl Pendant Neckl
By De Beers
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A mesmerizing and iconic authentic De Beers pendant necklace from the acclaimed Enchanted Lotus Collection.
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

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