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Learn MoreDe Beers Diamond Hourglass, 36.00 Carats
- This approximately 13-minute timer tells time with 2000 rough diamonds totaling 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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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.
Dial and stand signed De Beers
Circa 2000
5 3/4“ high x 2 3/4" diameter

| Period: | Contemporary |
| Type: | Other Jewelry |
| Style: | Modern |
| Stones: | Diamonds |
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