Diamonds were once believed to be precious gems obtainable in only one place on Earth, guarded by supernatural creatures and possessing magical qualities. For centuries, they were prized by elites from around the world, and remain prized to this day. What is their story? In this video, we find out.
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Sources And Further Reading
[1] Natural History Museum. "Diamonds: The World's Most Dazzling Exhibition." Natural History Museum, 2005.
[2] King, Hobart M. "How Do Diamonds Form?: Contrary To What Many People Believe, Diamonds Do Not Form From Coal." Geology.com, [ Ссылка ]
[3] Lineberry, Cate. "Diamonds Unearthed." Smithsonian Magazine, December 2006, [ Ссылка ]
[4] Lu, Peter et al. "The Earliest Use of Corundum and Diamond, In Prehistoric China." Archaeometry, 47. 1 - 12. 10.1111/j.1475-4754.2005.00184.x. (2005)
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[6] Pliny the Elder. "Naturalis Historia." Translated by John Bostock, M.D., F.R.S., and H.T. Riley, Esq., B.A. Taylor and Francis, 1855. Chapter 15.
[7] Polo, Marco, and Hugh Murray. "The Travels of Marco Polo." Oliver & Boyd, 1845. Book 3, Chapter 19.
[8] Smithsonian Magazine. "The Hope Diamond." [ Ссылка ]
[9] The American Gem Society. "The History of the Diamond as an Engagement Ring." Americangemsociety.org. [ Ссылка ]
[10] Cape Town Diamond Museum. "The History of Diamond Mining and Diamonds in South Africa." THE HISTORY OF DIAMONDS. [ Ссылка ],
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[19] Keene, Manuel. "The Lapidary Arts in Islam." Expedition Magazine 24, no. 1 (October, 1981). [ Ссылка ]
[20] Butcher, Amanda. "Most Expensive Diamond Colors With Prices." International Gem Society, gemsociety.org. [ Ссылка ]
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