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The rise and fall of diamonds : the shattering of a brilliant illusion / by Epstein, Edward Jay,1935-2024.(CARDINAL)123116;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Diamond industry and trade.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Diamonds / by Smillie, Ian.(CARDINAL)752959;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-183) and index.Introduction -- The geology and history of diamonds -- Supply and demand : the business of diamonds -- Blood diamonds -- Activism -- Regulation -- Power and politics -- Development -- Loose ends.
Subjects: Diamonds.; Diamond industry and trade.;
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Diamonds : their history, sources, qualities and benefits / by Newman, Renée,1948-author.(CARDINAL)771919;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What is a diamond? -- Where are diamonds found? -- Diamond mining and processing -- The evolution of diamond cutting -- The evolution of diamond jewelry -- How are diamonds priced? -- Laboratory-grown diamonds -- Diamond's remarkable benefits."The beauty and sparkle and mystique of diamonds is unmatched by that of any other gem in the world. Since early times, diamonds have been treasured as good luck charms, remarkable tools and status symbols and have been worn, collected and presented as lavish gifts. Today, diamonds remain among the most sought-after gemstones and continue to hold their value through good times and bad. In Diamonds, author Renée Newman, a graduate gemologist and author of many trade-level handbooks on gemstones, invites the reader on a journey into the fascinating world of diamonds. This lavishly illustrated guide -- which features hundreds of photos, maps and diagrams -- covers everything from mining, cutting and evaluating diamonds to the romantic histories of some of the world's most valuable stones. Diamonds includes chapters on: What a diamond is -- its significance from antiquity to the present day and what it represents from different perspectives The process and history of mining diamonds -- the locations (both modern and historical) as well as the techniques used to mine diamonds The evolution of diamond cutting -- how a diamond is processed and what are the key cuts and shapes to know Diamond jewelry through the ages -- how diamonds have been used in jewelry from pre-Georgian times to today Evaluating and pricing diamonds -- how diamonds are priced based on their many value factors, such as color, carat weight, cut, clarity, and so on Man-made diamonds The remarkable benefits of diamonds. As beautiful as they are precious and as useful as they are decorative, diamonds continue to fascinate and allure. Diamonds will be a welcome guide for anyone who has felt the romance and power of these fascinating gems. It will also be a useful resource for professionals in the jewelry trade."--
Subjects: Diamond industry and trade.; Diamonds.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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West African diamonds, 1919-1983 : an economic history / by Greenhalgh, P. A. L.(CARDINAL)155460;
Bibliography: pages 291-297.
Subjects: Diamond industry and trade;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Bloodstones [large print] / by Anthony, Evelyn.(CARDINAL)145683;
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Large print books.; Diamond industry and trade; Diamond industry and trade; Diamond industry and trade;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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A murder is forever / by Bates, Rob,author.;
"Max Rosen always said the diamond business isn't about sorting the gems, it's about sorting the people. His daughter Mimi is about to learn that some people, like some diamonds, can be seriously flawed. After Mimi's diamond-dealer cousin Yosef is murdered--seemingly for his $4 million pink diamond--Mimi finds herself in the middle of a massive conspiracy, where she doesn't know who to trust, or what to believe. Now she must find out the truth about both the diamond and her cousin, before whoever killed Yosef, gets her."--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Diamond industry and trade; Murder;
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Murder is not a girl's best friend / by Bates, Rob,author.;
"Journalist-turned-amateur-sleuth Mimi Rosen is back with her father Max for another action-packed tale of murder and intrigue in New York City's Diamond District. A Reverend from Africa has found a sparkling $20 million diamond that he hopes will free his continent from the scourge of blood diamonds. But this attempt to do good soon turns very bad. After the diamond is stolen and leads to a series of murders, Mimi discovers both the diamond and the Reverend have a less-than-sparkling history. Soon, Mimi is investigating a web of secrets involving a shady billionaire, a corrupt politician, Africa's diamond fields, offshore companies, as well as an activist, filmmaker, computer genius, and police detective who may or may not be as noble as they appear. Is the prized gem actually a blood diamond?"--Amazon.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Diamond industry and trade; Murder;
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Brilliance and fire : a biography of diamonds / by Bergstein, Rachelle,author.(CARDINAL)603164;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-352) and index.The buyers: how the American rich came to love diamonds -- The seekers: how one sickly Englishman took over the diamond industry -- The lovers: how young women came to expect diamond rings, part I -- The show-offs: how a single stone bewitched its owners, and captivated America -- The optimists: how the industry survived two World Wars and the Great Depression -- The sellers: how young women came to expect diamond rings, part II -- The queens: how Wallis Simpson earned her diamonds -- The stars: how an advertising agency got diamonds ready for their close-up -- The winners: how Elizabeth Taylor learned to speak Italian -- The meddlers: how little stones got big -- The inventors: how to make a diamond (and provoke De Beers) -- The illusionists: how the magicians protected their tricks -- The masters: how the Australians democratized diamonds -- The stunners: how tough guys started wearing diamonds -- The critics: how a global crisis changed the meaning of 'forever' -- The innovators: how to sell diamonds in a (more) enlightened world."Sheds new light on the enticing, often surprising, story of our society's enduring obsession with the hardest gemstone, offering a fascinating history of its origins and revealing its greatest champions and most colorful enthusiasts"--$cNoveList.
Subjects: Diamonds.; Diamonds; Diamond industry and trade;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Bloodstones / by Anthony, Evelyn.(CARDINAL)145683;
In the frozen north of Russia, a new mine is yielding rare gems the world has never seen: red diamonds called "bloodstones."
Subjects: Fiction.; Detective and mystery fiction.; Diamond industry and trade;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Digging for diamonds / by Machajewski, Sarah.(CARDINAL)605721;
Few objects can catch the fancy and capture the imagination quite as much as diamonds. Since their first discovery, these precious gems have inspired passion, evoked jealousy, and spurred conflict. Readers will study how diamonds are formed, extracted, and processed. Stunning sparkling photographs of the glittering gemstones add dimension to the book's comprehensive content. The book's relevant subject matter makes it a must-have for growing science enthusiasts studying elementary Earth science topics.234OAccelerated Reader ARAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Diamond industry and trade; Diamonds;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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