This is a beautifully illustrated study of diamonds of the most exceptional beauty and rarity. Inextricably entwined with the lives of emperors and conquerors, kings and queens, statesmen and soldiers, these jewels have been objects of passion, war, violence and theft. In the past decade, some of these diamonds have resurfaced, along with their fascinating histories. In addition, a remarkable array of modern gemstones has been discovered, some of the biggest and finest ever seen. This third edition offers an indispensable ...
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This is a beautifully illustrated study of diamonds of the most exceptional beauty and rarity. Inextricably entwined with the lives of emperors and conquerors, kings and queens, statesmen and soldiers, these jewels have been objects of passion, war, violence and theft. In the past decade, some of these diamonds have resurfaced, along with their fascinating histories. In addition, a remarkable array of modern gemstones has been discovered, some of the biggest and finest ever seen. This third edition offers an indispensable and endlessly fascinating reference to these famous jewels.
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Add this copy of Famous Diamonds to cart. $82.46, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Art Books Intl Ltd.
Add this copy of Famous Diamonds to cart. $109.19, very good condition, Sold by Vashon Island Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vashon, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Art Books Intl Ltd.
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Color and b/w Illustrations. Very Good+ in J Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall In color pictorial jacket over grey cloth, 4to, 320pp. Illustrated profusely. Singed and inscribed By Author on half-title page: "Ian Balfour-7, october 2004-with very best wishes". Singed By Author.
