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A Journey Through the World of Diamonds, Deceit and Desire
St. Martin's Press
June 2006
288 pages
ISBN: 0312339690
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction
The Heartless Stone: A Journey Through the World of
Diamonds, Deceit and Desire unmasks the fascinating history
behind America�s favorite gemstone. Tom Zoellner takes you
on an unforgettable journey through six continents -- from
the deadly mines and smuggling rings of Africa to mining
camps above the Arctic Circle to India�s polishing mills
where teenage children cut stones that eventually find their
way to the shopping malls of America. How did this relatively common mineral come to signify love
and eternal promises? Why are diamonds so unnaturally
expensive -- yet so coveted? Why do so many risk their lives
and integrity to acquire them? The answers will surprise,
intrigue and disturb you, as Zoellner looks into his own
powerful fascination with the diamond ring left behind from
his broken engagement. The Heartless Stone goes beyond
investigative reporting and explores the complicated regions
of the human heart that make the diamond empire possible.
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