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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.

Many jewelry lovers believe that De Beers is worth it. De Beers is among the world’s largest diamond suppliers by volume. The company has played a significant role in all parts of the diamond world over the years. In 1940, for example, the company partnered with the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) to market the 4Cs. This system — the 4Cs being color, clarity, cut and carat weight — was established by former jeweler and founder of the GIA, Robert M. Shipley, and lays out the guidelines determining how diamonds are graded. Today, De Beers engagement rings, wedding rings, tennis bracelets and other pieces are widely admired. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in De Beers jewelry is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find De Beers jewelry and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Yes, De Beers is genuinely considered to be a luxury brand. Most people define a luxury jewelry brand as one that produces pieces out of high-quality gemstones and precious metals and prices them accordingly. De Beers fits this definition. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of De Beers jewelry.

No, De Beers is not still a monopoly. Although the South African jewelry maker is still one of the leading suppliers and jewelry houses in the world, it has not been able to largely control diamond prices since the early 2000s due to changes in the market. The shift occurred largely due to an influx of new, smaller suppliers located outside of South Africa. Shop a diverse assortment of De Beers diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.

Blanc De Chine is a type of white porcelain that’s been made in China since the 14th century. Older Blanc De Chine tend to have more of a bone or ivory color rather than pure white. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted Blanc De Chine from some of the world’s top sellers.

Where De Beers gets its diamonds varies. The diamond supplier operates mines in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. De Beers guarantees that all of its gemstones are ethically sourced and conflict-free, and it employs transparency policies that allow customers to know the origins of the diamonds they purchase. Shop a variety of De Beers diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.

In a recent turn of events, De Beers has opened a factory in Portland, Oregon that has the capacity to produce 400,000 lab-grown diamonds per year. You can shop a selection of De Beers jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Cartier’s Clash de Cartier came out in 2019. The collection shakes up the brand’s classic aesthetic by mixing white gold, rose gold and onyx materials with spikes and beads. Shop a collection of Cartier jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

"Brides de Gala" literally translates to gala brides in English. The phrase is the name of an iconic Hermès scarf print that depicts buckles from horse tack. Hugo Grygkar introduced the design for the luxury fashion house in 1957. Shop a collection of Hermès scarves from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Must de Cartier means "Cartier, It's a Must." The advertising slogan of the French luxury jewelry maker was created by former Cartier President Robert Hocq during the 1970s. In 1974, he partnered with Alain-Dominique Perrin to create a line of watches inspired by the saying, the full text of which is "Le Must de Cartier." On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Cartier watches.

Toile de Jouy wallpaper is a type of wall covering traditionally made out of linen or cotton. It features prints that depict scenes of country life. Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf began producing textiles bearing these patterns at his factory in Jouy-en-Josas, France, in 1760. Find a selection of toile de Jouy textiles and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

A fleur-de-lis is a lily used as a decorative design. The design is most associated with French decor, particularly on pieces from its monarchical period. However, decorative pieces from throughout Europe also feature the fleur-de-lis. Shop a selection of vintage goods featuring the fleur-de-lis and other decorative items on 1stDibs.

Yes, De Beers diamonds are generally worth it. The luxury jewelry maker has exceptionally high standards for gemstone quality. As a result, jewelry produced by the company only features diamonds with color ratings of D to L, clarity ratings of FL to SI2 and cuts of Excellent and Very Good. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of De Beers diamond jewelry.

While Giorgio de Chirico was not considered a surrealist, his artwork would later go on to influence many surrealist artists. His style has been described as “metaphysical” and “modern”. Shop a selection of Giorgio de Chirico pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

The Omega de Ville was made in 1967. The collection stood out from previous Omega lines with its timepieces that featured slimmer, simpler designs. Today, the De Ville range includes a variety of models, such as the Ladymatic, the Hour Vision, the Tr�sor, the Prestige and the Tourbillon. Find an assortment of Omega de Ville watches on 1stDibs.