Download or read book Diamonds in Nature written by Ralf Tappert and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-02-16 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diamonds in Nature: A Guide to Rough Diamonds illustrates the range of crystal shapes, colours, surface textures, and mineral inclusions of rough, uncut, naturally forming diamonds. Each chapter contains photographs that show the unique physical characteristics of the diamonds, and the accompanying text describes the processes that led to their formation. This book is an invaluable reference manual for professional geoscientists—including gemmologists and exploration geologists.
Download or read book An Uncut Diamond written by Angela N. Hsi, Ph.D. and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Uncut Diamond: A Memoir By Angela N. Hsi, Ph.D. An Uncut Diamond: A Memoir is the fascinating, brutally honest story of one young woman’s pursuit of academic freedom across two continents, rife cross-cultural misconceptions, and distrust. It is the story of her encounters with the pivotal points of history, societal upheavals, and political clashes that have shaped both the modern world and a modern woman. It also relates the very personal story of family ties, which shatter and strengthen, even as her own dreams alternately come to fruition and perish. An Uncut Diamond is a compelling tale filled with the author’s experience of sweeping changes, both private and public, and observations and learning that could only be gained by living through such times. It is a true story. It is her story.
Download or read book An Uncut Diamond and Other Stories written by Raymond Jacberns and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Uncut Diamond written by Kevin McIvor and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Blood from a Stone written by Richard Hammer and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2015-06-23 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The search for the Life Diamonds--the subject of the compelling documentary produced by the History Channel. They were known as Life Diamonds--rough uncut diamonds of high quality bought by Jews in Eastern Europe to use as passports to safety. After 1939 and the Nazi blitzkrieg, after the extermination camps began belching black smoke into the skies and the railroad station at Auschwitz II-Birkenau became the busiest train station in the world, they became Death Diamonds. Blood from a Stone is the amazing story of forty of those diamonds, of their journey across continents and oceans, from the mines of South Africa to the diamond centers in Antwerp and Amsterdam, to the Jews of Eastern Europe, to the Death Camps. . . and to the two American soldiers who liberated them from the SS, finally, and buried them in a forest in Alsace on the border between France and Germany. It is the story of the curse believed to lie over the fabulous wealth of these stones, bringing death and disaster to all who touched them. It is the story of Yaron Svoray, who spent more than a decade in search of one small foxhole somewhere in a thousand square miles of forest...and of his unbelievable success. Blood from a Stone is a unique story, a story unlike any to come out of World War II. Blood from a Stone will more than over a dozen exclusive photos from the two-hour History Channel documentary.
Download or read book Uncut Diamonds written by Rhea Tilley and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Uncut Diamonds written by David Brechin and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Diamond Diggings of South Africa written by Charles A. Payton and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-03-29 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Nature of Diamonds written by George E. Harlow and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The paragon of physical perfection and a sparkling example of Earth's forces at work, the diamond has fascinated all realms of society, from Russian tsars and Hollywood stars to scientists and brides-to-be. The Nature of Diamonds is an authoritative and richly illustrated look at nature's most coveted gem. Leading geologists, gemologists, physicists, and cultural observers cover every facet of the stone, from its formation in the depths of the Earth and its explosive ascent to the surface, to its economic, regal, social, and technological roles. The book takes the reader to cutting-edge research on the frontiers of diamond exploration and exploitation, from Arctic wastes to laboratories that create industrial diamonds for cutting tools that slice through rock. Charting the history of mining from its origins in India and Brazil, the book follows the diamond rush in South Africa to today's high-tech enterprises. It provides a glimpse into the economics of the diamond trade, and an overview of diamond cutting, from the rough uncut stones in early Indian and Roman jewelry to the multifaceted stones we see today. The cultural history of the diamond as both a revered and a social symbol is explored, from its early history as the exclusive property of royalty to today's brilliant-laden jewelry as an emblem of wealth and status. The engaging text is complemented by more than 200 lavish illustrations which span fine art, earth science, and cultural studies and capture the brilliance and beauty of this extraordinary gem.
Download or read book Rough Diamond written by Robert L. Fish and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the diamond fields of South Africa, a London boy makes a fortune On a Dutch plantation in South Africa, two bored children are throwing rocks when their mother calls them inside and notices that one of her sons is holding a glittering, uncut diamond. These two children do not know it, but they have changed the course of a continent forever. When word reaches Europe that there are diamonds in South Africa just waiting to be plucked from the ground, men and women of all nations race south to make their fortune. Among them is young Barney Isaacs, a brawling Jewish boy who has dreams of becoming a gentleman—but who will be lucky to escape with his life. When Barney joins his brother in the diamond fields of Kimberley, they find riches beyond their wildest dreams. But with wealth comes peril, and Barney soon finds that there are those who would kill for diamonds.
Download or read book Diamonds in the Shadow written by Caroline B. Cooney and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2009-03-10 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE FINCH FAMILY did not know that five refugees landed from Africa on the day they went to the airport to welcome the family sponsored by their church. The Finch family only knew about the four refugees they were meeting - Andre, Celestine, Mattu, and Alake - mother, father, teenage son and daughter.Soon Jared realizes that the good guys are not always innocent, and he must make a decision that could change the fate of both families. This story presents many points of view and a fresh perspective on doing the right thing.
Download or read book Blood Sweat and Earth written by Tijl Vanneste and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2021-09-16 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sweeping history of our enduring passion for diamonds—and the exploitative industry that fuels it. Blood, Sweat and Earth is a hard-hitting historical exposé of the diamond industry, focusing on the exploitation of workers and the environment, the monopolization of uncut diamonds, and how little this has changed over time. It describes the use of forced labor and political oppression by Indian sultans, Portuguese colonizers in Brazil, and Western industrialists in many parts of Africa—as well as the hoarding of diamonds to maintain high prices, from the English East India Company to De Beers. While recent discoveries of diamond deposits in Siberia, Canada, and Australia have brought an end to monopolization, the book shows that advances in the production of synthetic diamonds have not yet been able to eradicate the exploitation caused by the world’s unquenchable thirst for sparkle.
Download or read book Diamonds in the Rough written by Charmaine Pauls and published by Charmaine Pauls. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “She’s a pretty wildflower destined for my brother's vase. I'll make her mine, even if how I do it will make flowers wilt.” A DARK FRENCH MAFIA ROMANCE Girls like me, we know how to survive. We each have our own little ways, but we acquire those skills at the same tender age. If you ask me how many times a person can die, I'll tell you many times. As many times as a man stabs you in the stomach with betrayal and wrings out your heart with lies. Girls like me, we live. We don't get a choice. We step over the cliff and fall. Eat, sleep, die, and repeat. Note: Diamonds in the Rough is Book 2 of the Diamonds are Forever trilogy and ends on a cliffhanger. Diamonds in the Dust (Book 1) must be read first to follow the story. Zoe and Maxime's story concludes in Diamonds are Forever (Book 3). The Diamond Magnate collection in order: Standalone Novels (Dark Arranged Marriage & Mistaken Identity Romance) Beauty in Deception Beauty in the Broken Diamonds are Forever Trilogy (Dark Mafia / Kidnapping Romance) Diamonds in the Dust (Book 1) Diamonds in the Rough (Book 2) Diamonds are Forever (Book 3) Beauty in the Stolen Trilogy (Dark Heist Romance) Stolen Lust (Book 1) Stolen Life (Book 2) Stolen Love (Book 3) Beauty in Imperfection Duology (Dark Arranged Marriage Romance) Imperfect Intentions (Book 1) Imperfect Affections (Book 2)
Download or read book Uncut Diamonds Why You re Not Worth the Wait Yet The Single Women s Guide Through the Process of Becoming Truly Priceless written by Kendra Elaine and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you tired of going from one bad relationship to the next, leaving you frustrated (and maybe a little anxious) because you can't seem to find the one? Do you have no idea why you're still single or what you should be doing? Have you tried celibacy but still failed at getting a man to wait or commit? Does the idea of spending the rest of your life alone bother you enough to keep you awake at night, yet you're convinced that that's exactly where you're headed if you don't change something and change it soon? Well, don't give up just yet, because with a few simple tweaks, you can become as priceless as a diamond, putting you in just the right frame of mind (and body) to finally find and enter into that loving, caring, lifelong relationship of your dreams. And this is the book that can help you make it happen! In Uncut Diamonds, you'll learn how to take the four Cs that make a diamond absolutely brilliant-color, clarity, carat, and cut-and apply them in your own life so that you can obtain the same level of worth in your relationships. You'll also discover the role that celibacy plays in all of the Cs, at the same time being given the tools you need to actually be worth the wait. Because Kendra Elaine, unlike some coaches, isn't here to boost your ego with false rhetoric. To just say "you're worth the wait" takes all the responsibility off of you. Well, not in this book. It's time to become the priceless gem God created you to be. Your future is waiting for you. Please visit Kendra on her website, mskendraelaine.com, to contact her and see the many other resources she offers.
Download or read book How to Buy a Diamond written by Fred Cuellar and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buying a diamond can be one of the most important and intimidating purchases you ever make. Whether you're getting engaged or buying for an anniversary, investment or "just because," How to Buy a Diamond will take the pressure and uncertainty out of getting the best diamond for your money. Newly revised and updated, How to Buy a Diamond is the only book on the market to include wholesalers' secret pricing charts that you, the public, never get to see! The charts are broken down by carat, clarity, and color —including the various types of color within each color grade. This eighth edition includes: Matching your funds with the perfect diamond The four Cs explained: clarity, color, cut and carat size Ring styles and settings Grade bumping: what it is and how to spot it Picking the right jeweler Jewelers' tricks of the trade Wholesaler' secret pricing charts! Praise for How to Buy a Diamond: "Finally, one of the top diamond experts breaks the silence and demystifies the world of diamonds for regular folk like you and me." —Gregory J.P. Godek, author of 1001 Ways to Be Romantic "Whenever anybody asks me about buying a diamond, I give them this book." —Rob Bates, National Jeweler
Download or read book When Glass Breaks written by Allissa Oldenberg and published by Grosvenor House Publishing. This book was released on 2023-10-19 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'When Glass Breaks' is the heart-rending story of Ben Lindenheim, who became separated from his older brother during the Kindertransport, and who lived a life of heroism, trauma, adventure, love, denial, illness, family, failure and lies, but always in the hope of one day being reunited with his brother. Only at the end, does the reader discover the novel is narrated by Helen Painter, as she seeks to piece together fragments of her father's past, most of which he tried to conceal from his family. She knew only that he had a war pension due to a shrapnel injury - he had a scar; that he fought with the Royal Norfolk regiment - or so he said; that he was an army boxing champion - impossible to check out; that he spent a couple of years in South Africa - which may have been true as there were two African-language books on the bookshelves at home; that he was educated at Winchester - but he knew no Latin or Greek; that his family were killed in the Blitz, with one brother dying in North Africa, and which may have included a baby son - something his post-stroke lability let slip; and that he was Jewish - which she knew from her own DNA test, taken long after he died. Nothing much checked out and the family history searches revealed no mention of the surname before his marriage certificate. So, she filled in the blanks, and gave him a past, one which would honour the father with whom she had shared a difficult relationship, largely, she came to acknowledge, due to the psychological scars he bore. Anyone who has read 'En Passant' will have become acquainted with Saul Lindenheim, a minor character who has lived for many years with the guilt of being separated from his brother Ben during the Kindertransport and the hope of one day being reunited. 'When Glass Breaks' is the story of Ben's life.
Download or read book Cutting the Jonker Diamond written by Lazare Kaplan and published by . This book was released on 1936 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
