Craving a Read?
Indeed, this is not a pocket-sized format that one carries everywhere. You will likely not read it on the beach or on the deck of a boat, but if the sky of your vacation turns out to be rather cloudy, this book published by Skira editions will undoubtedly offer you a pure ray of culture...
Its author, Capucine Juncker, invites gemology enthusiasts, particularly those fascinated by diamonds, to immerse themselves in the history of the legendary Golconda mines in India, which have produced the most famous diamonds, such as the Koh-i-Noor, the Hope, and the Sancy. No work had hitherto been dedicated to these exceptional gems whose story is told by Capucine Juncker, from ancient India to the royal courts of Europe, before gracing more contemporary magnificent creations. History, gemology, geography, and mythology intersect in this captivating study. A must-read!