'Diamonds' book by Marijan Dundek

Best-selling diamond guide

Available in print and digital e-book formats, 'Diamonds' provides the reader with all the essential information about these precious gems, their history and how to understand the main factors that determine their value and quality. Now in its third edition, the book has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from readers around the world and has also been translated into six languages.

Starting with the 4C's: cut, carat, colour and clarity

It answers all the important questions, from how to recognize and grade the 4Cs, to what causes the rainbow hues of natural colour diamonds, to the recent developments shaping the industry today - including global shifts in centres of production, the Kimberley Process ethical initiative, and the growth of China, India and Russia as key players in the diamond market.

Lavishly illustrates all diamond shapes and types

Designed with great attention to its visual content, the book is packed with illustrations that show the remarkable variety of diamonds. Also featured are pictures of some of the world's most stunning historical and contemporary diamonds, including some rarely seen before.

Natural colour diamonds

With their popularity and value skyrocketing in recent years, natural colour diamonds have come to assume top spot in the diamond trade. Yet there is surprisingly little information about them available in the popular literature. 'Diamonds' helps to fill this gap with a special section on these dazzling and rare counterparts of white diamonds, with descriptions and illustrations of every colour group.

A story of timeless fascination

From when they were first mined thousands of years ago, diamonds have been cherished throughout history and will always continue to fascinate us. Their story is told here, from their humble origins in the form of carbon, the most basic element of life, through their many transformations by the forces of nature and the human hand, to becoming prized objects of unique value and beauty.

Who will benefit from the book?

Professional jewellers and gemmologists
Students and teachers of gemmology
Valuers and auctioneers
Prospective buyers of diamond jewellery
Amateur diamond enthusiasts
Everyone who wants to learn more about diamonds

'Diamonds' is a practical guide that will be useful to anyone involved with diamonds, whether they already have some knowledge of the subject or are coming to it for the first time. Containing a wealth of vivid colour illustrations, the book is not only highly informative but also invites readers just to browse its pages.

Praise for 'Diamonds'

'Diamonds' has been recognized and commended by many top organizations in the field, including the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), which is now stocking the book, the British Jewellery Association, the National Association of Goldsmiths, the International Gemological Institute of Antwerp (IGI), and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre.