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9%OFFDidier Brodbeck - Tanzanite: Born from Lightning - 9782940506118 - V9782940506118
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Tanzanite: Born from Lightning

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Description for Tanzanite: Born from Lightning Hardcover. The first monograph ever to present this precious stone, discovered only forty years ago, and one thousand times rarer than diamonds. Num Pages: 208 pages, 180 colour. BIC Classification: AFKG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 355 x 2. Weight in Grams: 1236.
Upon the discovery of Tanzanite in Tanzania a specimen was entrusted to the stonecutter Manuel de Souza, who shared some samples with distinguished gemologists. While the prospector thought that he had found some sapphires, he was astonished to learn that he had unearthed something altogether extraordinary. The new gem immediately caught the eye of Tiffany & Co. Since 1968, the New York-based jeweller has pushed the stone into the spotlight. It launched a campaign that was successful enough to earn tanzanite the noble title of 'gem of the 20th century'. Tanzanite gained further renown when in 2002 the American ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
24 ORE Cultura S.r.l.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
, Switzerland
ISBN
9782940506118
SKU
V9782940506118
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About Didier Brodbeck
Didier Brodbeck is long-time journalist and writer, he is the author of a dozen books on watches, pearls, diamonds, and counterfeit goods. As publisher he created Heure magazine (men's watches), Tendances (an "art de vivre" magazine) and Dreams, the first French magazine dedicated to watches and jewellery for women. Didier Brodbeck also serves as consultant for the luxury goods ... Read more

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