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An edition of DIAMONDS (2009)

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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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English
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 organizations and gem trade laboratories.

Edition Notes

Published in
London, United Kingdom

Contributors

Editor
Denise Dresner
Designer
Pawel Starzak

The Physical Object

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

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL24243422M
ISBN 13
9780953788439

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Work Description

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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June 10, 2010 Edited by 86.186.127.186 Updated information on Marijan Dundek's book "DIAMONDS"
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