DiamondsA beautiful look at the world's most alluring gem. With images as fabulous as their highly prized subject, Diamonds is about the science and glamour of this magnificent gemstone. The book takes a look at why we desire diamonds, where their characteristic fire comes from and why they are seen as the ultimate symbol of love. Known in pop culture today as bling, diamonds play a role in fashion and celebrity as well as jewelry. Also revealed are some of the amazing properties of diamonds that make it a vital material for modern technology and medicine as well as a "girl's best friend". Filled with color photographs throughout, Diamonds features six chapters:Desire: why diamonds are so highly valued and their properties The Hunt: the diamond rushes The Cut: how the rocks are transformed into jewels Fame: some famous diamonds and their legends The Extreme: hardness, transparency, conductivity, durability Design: jewelry, antique and modern, on clothing and in film. Designed for the luxury-lover or the mineral collector, Diamonds is sure to please.

Diamonds

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Paterson, Vicky

Antiques & Collectibles

The Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum, London is home to one of the world’s most important and comprehensive collections of natural history specimens, literature and artworks. This book is a celebration of over 200 of the Museum’s most exceptional possessions including world-famous specimens and little-known curiosities. The treasures are selected both from objects on display and those stored behind the scenes. Each one is chosen for its scientific importance, striking beauty or intriguing story—and sometimes all three. Among the many exceptional natural wonders featured are: a rare meteorite from Mars; Darwin’s celebrated finch specimens; a lethal claw from the dinosaur Baryonyx; one of the first forms of life on Earth; and some immaculately dressed fleas. The book also includes the magnificent Museum building itself with its many architectural treasures. With intriguing stories behind each entry, Treasures of the Natural History Museum is a fascinating insight into the best of the Museum’s unrivaled collections.

Treasures of the Natural History Museum

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Natural History Museum, London

The treasures highlighted here are selected both from objects on display and those stored behind the scenes. Each one is chosen for its scientific importance, striking beauty or intriguing story—and sometimes all three. Among the many exceptional natural wonders featured are: a rare meteorite from Mars; Darwin’s celebrated finch specimens; a lethal claw from the dinosaur Baryonyx; one of the first forms of life on Earth; and some immaculately dressed fleas. The book also includes the magnificent Museum building itself with its many architectural treasures. With intriguing stories behind each entry, this a fascinating insight into the Museum’s unrivaled collections. This reduced size edition is chunky yet portable, and retains the lavish finish of the original gift book.

Treasures of the Natural History Museum: Pocket edition

Arts & Photography

Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions

The Natural History Museum, London is home to one of the world' s most important collections of natural history specimens, literature and artworks.This book showcases treasures, selected both from objects on display and those stored behind the scenes.Each one is chosen for its scientific importance, striking beauty or intriguing story - and sometimes all three. Among the many exceptional natural wonders featured are: a rare meteorite from Mars; Darwin' s celebrated finch specimens; a lethal claw from the dinosaur Baryonyx; one of the first forms of life on Earth; and some immaculately dressed fleas. The book also includes many architectural treasures from the magnificent Museum building itself.With intriguing stories behind each entry, this is a fascinating insight into the Museum' s unrivalled collections.

A beautiful look at the world's most alluring gem. 
 With images as fabulous as their highly prized subject, Diamonds is about the science and glamour of this magnificent gemstone. 
 The book takes a look at why we desire diamonds, where their characteristic fire comes from and why they are seen as the ultimate symbol of love. Known in pop culture today as bling, diamonds play a role in fashion and celebrity as well as jewelry. Also revealed are some of the amazing properties of diamonds that make it a vital material for modern technology and medicine as well as a "girl's best friend". 
 Filled with color photographs throughout, Diamonds features six chapters:
<ul>
<li>
Desire: why diamonds are so highly valued and their properties</li> <li>
The Hunt: the diamond rushes</li> <li>
The Cut: how the rocks are transformed into jewels</li> <li>
Fame: some famous diamonds and their legends</li> <li>
The Extreme: hardness, transparency, conductivity, durability</li> <li>
Design: jewelry, antique and modern, on clothing and in film.</li> </ul>
 Designed for the luxury-lover or the mineral collector, Diamonds is sure to please.

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Treasures of the Natural History Museum

Treasures of the Natural History Museum: Pocket edition

Treasures of the Natural History Museum: Pocket edition

Diamonds