| Author: | Joan Y. Dickinson | ISBN: | 9780486156828 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications | Publication: | August 2, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications | Language: | English |
| Author: | Joan Y. Dickinson |
| ISBN: | 9780486156828 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications |
| Publication: | August 2, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications |
| Language: | English |
Fascinating, profusely illustrated volume covers complete history and lore of diamonds — from early discoveries in India's Golconda mines to the development of major mining companies. Photos of famous diamonds, rings, bracelets, tiaras and other pieces as well as stories of such famous jewels as the Hope, the Orloff, and the Koh-i-Noor.
Fascinating, profusely illustrated volume covers complete history and lore of diamonds — from early discoveries in India's Golconda mines to the development of major mining companies. Photos of famous diamonds, rings, bracelets, tiaras and other pieces as well as stories of such famous jewels as the Hope, the Orloff, and the Koh-i-Noor.
