Diamonds : their history, sources, qualities and benefits /
The beauty and sparkle and mystique of diamonds is unmatched by that of any other gem in the world. Since early times, diamonds have been treasured as good luck charms, remarkable tools and status symbols and have been worn, collected and presented as lavish gifts. Today, diamonds remain among the m...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Richmond Hill, Ontario ; Buffalo, New York :
Firefly Books,
[2021].
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| Summary: | The beauty and sparkle and mystique of diamonds is unmatched by that of any other gem in the world. Since early times, diamonds have been treasured as good luck charms, remarkable tools and status symbols and have been worn, collected and presented as lavish gifts. Today, diamonds remain among the most sought-after gemstones and continue to hold their value through good times and bad. In Diamonds, author Renée Newman, a graduate gemologist and author of many trade-level handbooks on gemstones, invites the reader on a journey into the fascinating world of diamonds. This lavishly illustrated guide, which features hundreds of photos, maps and diagrams, covers everything from mining, cutting and evaluating diamonds to the romantic histories of some of the world's most valuable stones. As beautiful as they are precious and as useful as they are decorative, diamonds continue to fascinate and allure. Diamonds will be a welcome guide for anyone who has felt the romance and power of these fascinating gems. It will also be a useful resource for professionals in the jewelry trade. |
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| Physical Description: | 272 pages : chiefly color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 258-264) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780228103318 0228103312 |