The Heartless Stone : A Journey Through the World of Diamonds, Deceit, and Desire (Paperback)
by Tom Zoellner

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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.

 
 
 
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  • ISBN-13: 9780312339708
  • ISBN-10: 0312339704
  • Publisher: Picador USA
  • Publish Date: June 2007
  • Page Count: 340

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