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English edition of ‘Diamonds’, the leading guide of its kind to learning about these precious gems and understanding the main factors that determine their value and quality. Whether coming to diamonds for the first time or already knowledgeable in the field, every reader will find something of interest and value in its pages.
A unique feature of the book is the chapter dedicated to natural colour diamonds, with descriptions and illustrations of every colour group. While colour diamonds are an increasingly important part of the diamond trade, there is little information about them in the popular literature, and their full treatment here has received much praise from readers.
The story of diamonds is told from their humble origins in the form of carbon, the most basic element of life, through their many transformations by the forces of nature and the human hand on their way to becoming beautiful gems.
The book is equally informative about the recent history of diamonds and the forces re-shaping the industry today, including the global shifts in centres of production and distribution, the implementing of international ethical standards within the trade, and the emerging roles of China, India and Russia as major players in the diamond market.
In expanding the book’s international reach through its translation into six languages, the author aims to promote the highest standards of good practice in the diamond industry to a wider audience.
‘Diamonds’ is designed with equal attention to the text, written in clear and jargon-free language, and the images, which show diamonds in their full range of cuts, shapes and colours, along with some of the world’s most stunning contemporary and historic diamonds.
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This book features:
Explanation of the main characteristics of diamonds: colour, clarity, cut, carat
Historical information and recent developments in the diamond industry
Illustrated guide to the main shapes of diamonds
Chapter on natural fancy colour diamonds, with descriptions and pictures of each main colour group
Examples of international diamond grading certification
Full colour illustrations throughout, with pictures of some of the world’s most stunning diamonds, including the Wittelsbach-Graff diamond
Chapter on the discovery and transformation of the Lesotho Promise, one of the world’s most remarkable diamonds
Directory of international organizations and gem trade laboratories
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August 4, 2022 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
August 22, 2020 | Edited by ISBNbot2 | normalize ISBN |
March 14, 2011 | Edited by Noble Gems International | Updated description |
March 14, 2011 | Edited by Noble Gems International | Added new cover |
June 10, 2010 | Created by 86.174.117.157 | Created new edition record. |