Diamonds - by Renee Newman (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"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 Reéne 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."--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> 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. </p><p> In <i>Diamonds</i>, 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. </p><p> <i>Diamonds</i> includes chapters on: <ul> <li> What a diamond is -- its significance from antiquity to the present day and what it represents from different perspectives </li> <li> The process and history of mining diamonds -- the locations (both modern and historical) as well as the techniques used to mine diamonds </li> <li> The evolution of diamond cutting -- how a diamond is processed and what are the key cuts and shapes to know </li> <li> Diamond jewelry through the ages -- how diamonds have been used in jewelry from pre-Georgian times to today </li> <li> Evaluating and pricing diamonds -- how diamonds are priced based on their many value factors, such as color, carat weight, cut, clarity, and so on <li> Man-made diamonds </li> <li> The remarkable benefits of diamonds. </li> </ul></p><p> As beautiful as they are precious and as useful as they are decorative, diamonds continue to fascinate and allure. <i>Diamonds</i> 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. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>The first thing you notice and appreciate about Renee Newman's new book Diamonds: Their History, Sources, Qualities, and Benefits is the remarkable photo illustration that graces the cover... But this is not just another coffee table book full of incredible images of impossibly expensive baubles (although, those are quite lovely!). In 272 glossy pages, Ms. Newman invites us to consider everything there is to know about diamonds, from their formation deep in the earth, to their mining by man and machine, and on to their eventual use in both industrial and entirely frivolous applications... The explanations are clear, concise, and not overly technical... Reading Diamonds is a pleasure ... A beautiful book, both in its many photographs and illustrations and in its content. It gives the reader an excellent overview of the many facets of diamonds: historical, technical, industrial, decorative, and symbolic. The accessible text provides a bounty of information to the novice and fresh insights to the expert, all while working its nimble way from topic to topic. Renee Newman's impressive body of work boasts a brand new star in this lovely book!--Caitlin St. John, GIA GG "National Association of Jewelry Appraisers" (7/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p> <b>Renée Newman</b> is a highly respected gemologist and the author of over 13 guides to gems and jewelry. Her books have been used worldwide as sales-training tools, buying guides, class texts and references for jewelry professionals. She earned her graduate gemologist diploma from the prestigious Gemological Institute of America (GIA). She lives in Los Angeles. </p>
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