Dazzling diamonds /
Harrison, Lorraine, 1959-
Dazzling diamonds / Lorraine Harrison. - 24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm. - Glittering world of gems . - Glittering world of gems. .
Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.
From the earth to the jewelry store -- Diamonds in Africa -- Different kinds of diamonds -- Digging for gems -- Mining methods -- Shaping diamonds -- Adding facets -- A diamond's value -- Diamonds used to make diamonds.
How are diamonds formed? Where do they come from? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this exciting look at a popular gemstone. The science and technology involved in creating a sparkling gem from an uncut diamond is fully explored, giving readers an in-depth look at how diamond rings, bracelets, necklaces, and more are made. Fun fact boxes highlight additional information, and striking photographs illustrate the beauty of these natural jewels. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Websites.
9781534523098 153452309X 9781534522954 1534522956 9781534523050 1534523057
2017007343
Diamonds--Juvenile literature.
Diamond industry and trade--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Dazzling diamonds / Lorraine Harrison. - 24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm. - Glittering world of gems . - Glittering world of gems. .
Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.
From the earth to the jewelry store -- Diamonds in Africa -- Different kinds of diamonds -- Digging for gems -- Mining methods -- Shaping diamonds -- Adding facets -- A diamond's value -- Diamonds used to make diamonds.
How are diamonds formed? Where do they come from? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this exciting look at a popular gemstone. The science and technology involved in creating a sparkling gem from an uncut diamond is fully explored, giving readers an in-depth look at how diamond rings, bracelets, necklaces, and more are made. Fun fact boxes highlight additional information, and striking photographs illustrate the beauty of these natural jewels. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Websites.
9781534523098 153452309X 9781534522954 1534522956 9781534523050 1534523057
2017007343
Diamonds--Juvenile literature.
Diamond industry and trade--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.