Stoned : jewelry, obsession, and how desire shapes the world /

An account of how eight jewels shaped the course of history shares insights into the role of precious gemstones in triggering cultural movements, political dynasties, and wars, while exploring how jewels reflect darker aspects of human nature.

Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Raden, Aja (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2015]
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Gems > History. Jewelry > History.