The Heartless Stone - A Journey Through the World of Diamonds, Deceit, and Desire (Paperback)

An American Library Association Notable Book
When he proposed to his girlfriend, Tom Zoellner gave what is expected of every American man--a diamond engagement ring. But when the relationship broke apart, he was left with a used diamond that began to haunt him. His obsession carried him around the globe; from the "blood diamond" rings of Africa; to the sweltering polishing factories of India; to mines above the Arctic Circle; to illegal diggings in Brazil; to the London headquarters of De Beers, the secretive global colossus that has dominated the industry for more than a century and permanently carved the phrase "A diamond is forever" on the psyche. An adventure story in the tradition of Susan Orlean's "The Orchid Thief, ""The Heartless Stone" is a voyage into the cold heart of the world's most unyielding gem.

General

Imprint:	Picador USA
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2007
First published:	September 2000
Authors:	Tom Zoellner
Dimensions:	216 x 141 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	340
ISBN-13:	978-0-312-33970-8
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Decorative arts & crafts > Jewellery & jewellery-making Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Customs
LSN:	0-312-33970-4
Barcode:	9780312339708

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