This book is the premier guide of its kind to learn about gemstones and understand the key factors that determine their value and quality. Whether you are new to diamonds or already have knowledge in the field, every reader will find something interesting and valuable within its pages. A special feature of the book is the chapter devoted to natural colored diamonds, with descriptions and illustrations of each color group. Although colored diamonds are becoming an increasingly important part of the diamond trade, there is little information about them in the popular literature, and the detailed description of them presented here has received much praise from readers. The story of diamonds is told from their humble origins in carbon, the basic element of life, through many transformations by the forces of nature and the hands of man, until they become magnificent gems. The book is also informative about the recent history of diamonds and the forces changing the diamond industry.
Language: English
Number of pages: 96
Paperback
Author: Marijan Dundek
Importer: UAB Florinus LT
