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Diamonds

Door Vicky Paterson

Categorie
Edelstenen & Juwelen
Boeknummer
#327924-AD10
Titel
Diamonds
Auteur
Paterson, Vicky
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij
Firefly Books
Jaar van uitgave
2005
ISBN10
155407116X
ISBN13
9781554071166
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Original pictorial boards, oblong, circa 21x23cm, dust jacket, illusrated in colour and b/w.
Samenvatting


A beautiful look at the world's most alluring gem.

With images as fabulous as their highly prized subject, Diamonds is about the science and glamour of this magnificent gemstone.

The book takes a look at why we desire diamonds, where their characteristic fire comes from and why they are seen as the ultimate symbol of love. Known in pop culture today as bling, diamonds play a role in fashion and celebrity as well as jewelry. Also revealed are some of the amazing properties of diamonds that make it a vital material for modern technology and medicine as well as a "girl's best friend".

Filled with color photographs throughout, Diamonds features six chapters:

Desire: why diamonds are so highly valued and their properties
The Hunt: the diamond rushes
The C
... (Lees verder)ut: how the rocks are transformed into jewels
Fame: some famous diamonds and their legends
The Extreme: hardness, transparency, conductivity, durability
Design: jewelry, antique and modern, on clothing and in film.

Designed for the luxury-lover or the mineral collector, Diamonds is sure to please.
Pagina's
112
Conditie
Goed
Prijs
€ 10,00

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