Diamonds: An Early History of the King of Gems

by Jack Ogden

A lavishly illustrated, in-depth early history covering two thousand years of diamond jewelry and commerce, from the Indian mines to European merchants, courts, and workshops

This richly illustrated history of diamonds illuminates myriad facets of the "king of gems," including a cast of larger-than-life characters such as Alexander the Great, the Mughal emperor Jahangir, and East India Company adventurers. It's an in-depth study tracing...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300215665
• ISBN13: 9780300215663
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 2.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.1" x 9.4"