Diamond Legend (The History, Mystery, and Owners of Diamonds)

Author: Leo P. Kandor (USA)
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Shiny and transparent, dazzlingly brilliant, incredibly hard, and invaluable—this is a diamond, the undisputed king of gems. However, in reality, diamonds are neither the rarest nor the most colorful among gemstones, nor do they possess much malleability. How did diamonds become the king of gems? This book tells readers a series of strange and mysterious, fantastical stories about diamonds through the history of diamonds. Who were the owners of the great diamonds? Who became their slaves?