Author

Publication

2015 - Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

89,000 words, Guess

Page Count

356 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100062334697
  • ISBN-139780062334695
  • OCLC Control Number930272324
  • Better World Books9780062334695
  • Open LibraryOL27195502M

Classifications

  • DDC739.2709
  • LCCNK5550 .R33 2015
  • LCCNK5550.R33 2015

Description

An account of how eight jewels shaped the course of history shares insights into the role of precious gemstones in triggering cultural movements, political dynasties, and wars, while exploring how jewels reflect darker aspects of human nature.

Subjects

Topics

GemsJewelryHistoryNew York Times bestsellernyt:fashion-manners-and-customs=2016-05-08

Other Editions

  • Stoned: jewelry, obsession, and how desire shapes the worldEcco, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers2015-01-01

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