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De Beers

Starburst Diamonds 2000

A fine and attractive gold-plated brass and diamond-filled hour glass timer with illuminated stand and presentation box

Estimate
HK$15,000 - 30,000
€1,700 - 3,300
$1,900 - 3,800
HK$81,900
Lot Details
Manufacturer
De Beers
Year
Circa 2000
Model Name
Starburst Diamonds 2000
Material
Gold-plated brass and diamonds
Dimensions
175mm height including illuminated stand
Signed
Case signed
Accessories
Accompanied by De Beers instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
Founded in 1888 by Cecil Rhodes, De Beers have been the leaders in the field of mining and the trading of rough diamonds as well as high jewellery over the past century. As a member of the sightholder, the firm was responsible of supplying over 80% of the world’s rough diamond distribution until the start of the 21st century. With that said, De Beers have been continuously growing their brand as one of the top jewelers in the world offering the finest diamond-set jewellery to the world’s elites.

To commemorate the new millennium, De Beers created the present diamond-filled hour glass with a 10 minute interval time-lapse. The present example features a beautiful gold plated frame encapsulating 2,001 diamonds that fall effortlessly within the Hour Glass while illuminated with a blue hue with cinematic appeal.

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