Hardcover, 288 pages, Language: English

Condition: Tearing on jacket cover – piece missing at top of spine. Book spine damaged at the top. Slight yellowing on pages.

More than 420 full color illustrations. The book is divided into four sections:

1. From Myth to Reality
2. The Rough Diamond and its Origins
3. From Rough Stone to Polished Gem
4. From Jewelry to Industry