The history of great diamonds is intimately interwoven with the lives of emperors and conquerors, great kings and queens, with statesmen and soldiers, the rich and famous - but also, inevitably, with those who lead more shadowy lives. Diamonds have been objects of passion, sometimes of war, violence and theft. As well as being objects of exceptional beauty and rarity, they were once thought to possess magical properties that protected their owners from enemies. Initially a male prerogative reflecting status and authority, ...
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The history of great diamonds is intimately interwoven with the lives of emperors and conquerors, great kings and queens, with statesmen and soldiers, the rich and famous - but also, inevitably, with those who lead more shadowy lives. Diamonds have been objects of passion, sometimes of war, violence and theft. As well as being objects of exceptional beauty and rarity, they were once thought to possess magical properties that protected their owners from enemies. Initially a male prerogative reflecting status and authority, these incredible gems later adorned the wives of powerful men, and at times were offered as influential gifts. Few were immune to the temptation of diamonds; many sacrificed their lives and souls to them.In 'Famous Diamonds', Lord Ian Balfour tells the fascinating stories of almost 80 of these remarkable gems including the famous: Koh-i-Noor, which is set in the British Crown Jewels; the infamous: the deep blue Hope Diamond, which is said to bring bad luck to all who handle it; the biggest: The Cullinan; and, the Hollywood romantic: the Taylor-Burton Diamond. Some have detailed histories that can be traced from the present day back to the moment they were mined, while others have a more mysterious past or have disappeared from view. Also included are shorter entries on a further selection of some forty notable diamonds.
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Add this copy of Famous Diamonds to cart. $123.05, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Antique Collectors Club Dist.
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Good Condition in Good jacket. 9781851494798. Management Of Land & Natural Resources. Good+/Good+ 1st ed 2009 ACC hardback, unclipped DJ, substantial volume. Corners bumped, prevoius top corner page folds to some pages, some surface wear around corners and spine ends of jacket with a little edge-wear to DJ, gift note in pen to fly-leaf, bright and unmarked. Very hard to find. Size: 240\nx 300\nx 33.02mm. 336 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Antiques & Collectibles; Management Of Land & Natural Resources; ISBN: 1851494790. ISBN/EAN: 9781851494798. Dewey Code: 553.82. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 087316.
Add this copy of Famous Diamonds to cart. $390.71, very good condition, Sold by 84 Charing Cross Road Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cambridge, CAMBS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2008 by Antique Collectors Club Dist.
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Collectable-Very Good Condition in Near Fine jacket. 9781851494798. Management Of Land & Natural Resources. VG+/VG+ 1st ed 2008 ACC hardback, unclipped DJ, profusely illustrated. Corners a little pushed only, bright and unmarked. Size: 9.73 x 1.25 x 12.1 inches. 336 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Antiques & Collectibles; Management Of Land & Natural Resources; ISBN: 1851494790. ISBN/EAN: 9781851494798. Dewey Code: 553.82. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 087586.