Brilliance and Fire: A Biography of Diamonds

This book is a cultural biography of the stones that have been symbols of glamor, wealth, royalty, and eternal love. Discover the story of our society's enduring obsession with these stones and how the diamond industry and others have had to work to keep this passion alive. From their origins in South African mines through the brokers and dealers who have tried to monopolize their trade, learn about the behind-the-scenes actors who have crafted diamonds value and place in our lives.

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