The Story of the Diamond

Timeless. Elegant. Iconic.

Tamara Sturtz-Filby (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

160 Seiten

2023
OH (Verlag)
978-1-83861-143-9 (ISBN)

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A symbol of power, a promise of marriage and a girl's best friend, the diamond is unmatched by any other gemstone in the world. From ancient civilizations and the royal courts of Europe to modern culture, film and fashion, the mystique and glamour of the world's most brilliant natural treasure is told in a story that merges history with gemology, collecting with couture. Celebrating our everlasting fascination with this prized jewel, The Story of the Diamond gives background on merchants, traders and jewellers, from Cartier to Harry Winston, as well as legendary and rare stones, such as the cursed Hope, the stolen Koh-i-Noor and the ransomed Idol's Eye.

With indepth information on styles, cuts, colours and carats, and both natural and lab-grown stones, as well as a chapter devoted to engagement rings, there is advice on selecting and buying sustainably sourced diamonds.

Tamara Sturtz-Filby is a journalist specializing in fashion, beauty and women's lifestyle. She worked for Marie Claire and Harper's Bazaar for over a decade, after which she freelanced for Vogue, Elle, Red, Grazia, the Guardian, the Daily Telegraph and the Sunday Times. Tamara's work can be seen at www.thewordgirl.co.uk and on @behindthegloss. She lives in Bath, UK.

The History of the Diamond • Gemology & Jewellers, Including: Natural and Laboratory Diamonds; Cut; Colour; Clarity & Carat; Brands • Legendary Diamonds, Including: Beau Sancy; DeBeers Millennium Star; Koh-I-Noor; Star of Africa; Taylor-Burton; Tiffany • Fashion & Culture • The Engagement Ring • Glossary • Index • Acknowledgements.

Erscheinungsdatum	11.09.2023
Zusatzinfo	illus
Sprache	englisch
Maße	128 x 182 mm
Gewicht	400 g
Themenwelt	Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Antiquitäten
	Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Design / Innenarchitektur / Mode
	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Lebenshilfe / Lebensführung
	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Schönheit / Kosmetik
ISBN-10	1-83861-143-6 / 1838611436
ISBN-13	978-1-83861-143-9 / 9781838611439
Zustand	Neuware