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The Story of the Diamond
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The Story of the Diamond
From ancient civilizations and the royal courts of Europe to modern culture, film and fashion, the mystique and glamour of the world's most brilliant natural treasure is told in a story that merges history with gemology, collecting with couture.
Beautifully illustrated with historical images, famous jewellery and fashion photography, the mystique and glamour of the world's most brilliant natural treasure is told in a story that merges history with gemology, collecting with couture.
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A symbol of power, a promise of marriage and a girl's best friend, the diamond is unmatched by any other gemstone in the world. From ancient civilisations and the royal courts of Europe to modern culture, film and fashion, the mystique and glamour of the world's most brilliant natural treasure is told in a story that merges history with gemology, collecting with couture.
Celebrating our everlasting fascination with this prized jewel, The Story of the Diamond provides background on merchants, traders and jewellers, from Cartier to Harry Winston, as well as legendary and rare stones, such as the cursed Hope, the stolen Koh-i-Noor and the ransomed Idol's Eye.
With in-depth information on styles, cuts, colours and carats, and both natural and lab-grown stones, as well as a chapter devoted to engagement rings, there is advice on selecting and buying sustainably sourced diamonds.
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ISBN: 9781838611439
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 14 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: OH
Illustration: illus
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 182.0mm
Weight: 400g
Pages: 160
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About the Author
Tamara Sturtz-Filby is a journalist and author with over 20 years experience writing for national magazines and newspapers including Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Grazia, Red, Harper's Bazaar, the Sunday Times, the Guardian, the Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph. She has written two fashion books, The Story of the Diamond and Behind The Gloss. She lives in Bath, UK. @tamarafashionwriter
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