Diamonds and precious stones
Auteur :
Voillot, Patrick
Éditeur :
Voillot, PatrickHawkes, Jack,
ISBN :
9780500300862
Date de publication :
12 oct. 1998
Dimensions :
17,7 x 12,5 x 0,8 cm
Poids :
210 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Diamonds and precious stones have long had a special fascination because of their rarity and beauty. This book examines the techniques involved in mining, cutting and trading gems, and the legends associated with such famous stones as the Koh-i-Noor diamond and the Star of India sapphire.