Diamond Legend: The History, Mystery, and Owners of Diamonds

Author: (USA) Kendoor
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Crystal clear, dazzling, incredibly hard, and priceless, this is a diamond, the undisputed king of gemstones. However, in reality, diamonds are neither rarest nor most brilliant among gemstones, nor do they possess much malleability. How did diamonds become the king of gemstones? This book tells readers a series of strange, mysterious, and fantastical stories about diamonds through the history of diamonds. Who were the owners of the giant diamonds? Who became their slaves?