De Beers Diamond Hourglass, 36.00 carats
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De Beers Diamond Hourglass, 36.00 carats
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De Beers Diamond Hourglass, 36.00 carats
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De Beers Diamond Hourglass, 36.00 carats
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De Beers Diamond Hourglass, 36.00 carats
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De Beers Diamond Hourglass, 36.00 carats
De Beers Diamond Hourglass, 36.00 carats
De Beers Diamond Hourglass, 36.00 carats
De Beers Diamond Hourglass, 36.00 carats
De Beers Diamond Hourglass, 36.00 carats
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De Beers Diamond Hourglass, 36.00 carats

  • This 13-minute timer tells time with 2000 rough diamonds, 36 carats
  • This limited edition was given by De Beers to their most esteemed clients in 2000
  • The diamonds cascade in a mesmerizing display
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$24,500
Item No. 32-0082

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Description
This Limited Edition Millennium 2000 Diamond Brass Hourglass Timer by De Beers features an hourglass filled with over 2,000 natural rough diamonds, weighing approximately 36 carats and suspended in a silicone fluid. Instead of traditional sand, these diamonds cascade in a mesmerizing display, creating a visual spectacle that lasts approximately thirteen minutes. The hourglass is securely housed in a gold-plated brass stand and lighted pedestal, providing optimal illumination to enhance the radiance of the diamonds.. . .
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This Limited Edition Millennium 2000 Diamond Brass Hourglass Timer by De Beers features an hourglass filled with over 2,000 natural rough diamonds, weighing approximately 36 carats and suspended in a silicone fluid. Instead of traditional sand, these diamonds cascade in a mesmerizing display, creating a visual spectacle that lasts approximately thirteen minutes. The hourglass is securely housed in a gold-plated brass stand and lighted pedestal, providing optimal illumination to enhance the radiance of the diamonds.

De Beers, founded in 1888 by Cecil Rhodes, has long been a leader in the fields of diamond mining, trading and high jewelry. Throughout the past century, De Beers has been responsible for supplying over 80% of the world's rough diamond distribution, establishing itself as a preeminent name in the diamond industry. To commemorate the new millennium, De Beers created a limited edition series of diamond-filled hourglass timers as exclusive gifts for their most loyal clients worldwide. This perfect office objet d'art, hallmarked by De Beers, stands as a testament to their legacy of excellence and innovation.

Case, dial and stand signed De Beers

Circa 2000

5 3/4“ high x 2 3/4" diameter
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De Beers Diamond Hourglass, 36.00 carats
Period: Contemporary
Type: Other Jewelry
Style: Modern
De Beers Diamond Hourglass, 36.00 carats
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