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Japanese edition of the leading guide to diamonds, providing the reader with an essential knowledge of diamonds and an understanding of the main factors that determine their value and quality. Includes a special chapter on natural colour diamonds and is richly illustrated throughout.

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Noble Gems International, Noble Gems Publications
Language
Japanese
Pages
96

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents.
Preface and acknowledgments.
Chapter 1.
History of diamonds.
The diamond industry.
Kimberley Process certification scheme.
The genesis of diamonds.
Diamond producing countries and major cutting centers.
Quality of diamonds.
Color.
Clarity.
Cut.
Diamond shapes: round brilliant, emerald, Royal Asscher, cushion, radiant, princess, marquise, pear, oval, heart, trilliant.
Carat.
Diamond grading report.
Diamond fluorescence.
Chapter 2.
Natural fancy color diamonds.
Color.
Main causes of coloration in diamonds.
Fancy color diamond grading.
Treated and synthetic color diamonds.
Sample of GIA natural fancy color diamond grading report.
Clarity.
Cut and shape.
Carat weight.
Primary hues of natural fancy color diamonds: Blue, brown, chameleon, grey, green, olive green, orange, pink, purple, red, violet, white, black, yellow.
Chapter 3.
The Birth of a Diamond - The Lesotho Promise.
Discovery.
Acquisition.
Transformation.
Cutting.
Finishing.
The final jewel.
International institutes and gem trade laboratories.

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Japanese edition

Published in
London, UK

Contributors

Editor
Denise Dresner
Designer
Pawel Starzak

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Format
Paperback
Number of pages
96
Dimensions
23.5 x 16.5 x 0.8 centimeters
Weight
275 grams

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL24616583M
ISBN 13
9780953788484

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