Diamonds - Softcover

Marijan Dundek

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0956782906 ISBN 13: 9780956782908

Publisher: Noble Gems Publications, 2011

Synopsis

Russian 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.

About this title

About the Author:

Born in Croatia in 1950, Marijan Dundek has lived in London since 1971 and has travelled extensively around the world. He studied gemmology at the International Gemological Institute in Antwerp and currently works with the world famous Graff Diamonds. His experience working with gemstones in Brazil, New York and Europe contributed greatly to his knowledge and appreciation of diamonds, which, combined with his passion for the subject, has helped make him a leading authority in the field. He also gives illustrated talks on diamonds and has written articles on the subject for leading trade magazines.

About this edition

• Publisher: Noble Gems Publications
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0956782906
• ISBN 13: 9780956782908
• Binding: Paperback