--- product_id: 299373659 title: "Diamonds: Their History, Sources, Qualities and Benefits" price: "£44.71" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/299373659-diamonds-their-history-sources-qualities-and-benefits store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Diamonds: Their History, Sources, Qualities and Benefits **Price:** £44.71 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Diamonds: Their History, Sources, Qualities and Benefits - **How much does it cost?** £44.71 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/299373659-diamonds-their-history-sources-qualities-and-benefits) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 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 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. 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. Review: Love the book - I love diamonds and want to learn about them as much as possible. I also want to see as many as possible, especially ones that I would probably not get to see in person. This is a well-rounded book that explains the evolution of diamonds, from mining to current cutting and polishing. There are also beautiful photos in the book. It's a great coffee table book! Review: So Much to Learn About Diamonds - WOW have I learned a LOT from this book. Such fun reading for the collector and enthusiast, which I am both. I appreciate the clear writing and photographs. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #159,239 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #27 in Antique & Collectible Jewelry (Books) #32 in Jewelry Design (Books) #59 in Consumer Guides (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 83 Reviews | ## Images ![Diamonds: Their History, Sources, Qualities and Benefits - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iyxdXGDSL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the book *by G***. on March 8, 2026* I love diamonds and want to learn about them as much as possible. I also want to see as many as possible, especially ones that I would probably not get to see in person. This is a well-rounded book that explains the evolution of diamonds, from mining to current cutting and polishing. There are also beautiful photos in the book. It's a great coffee table book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So Much to Learn About Diamonds *by H***S on January 22, 2025* WOW have I learned a LOT from this book. Such fun reading for the collector and enthusiast, which I am both. I appreciate the clear writing and photographs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All about diamonds! *by P***E on March 8, 2025* This book is even more informative than the GOA diamond course online . 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