Published: June 03, 2011
Words: 79,148 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781617040665

Short description

An investigation by Edward Jay Epstein into the De Beers cartel and the fantastic machine that created the illusion that diamonds are forever.

Extended description

An investigation by Edward Jay Epstein into the De Beers cartel and the fantastic machine that created the illusion that diamonds are forever. The story of the men and manipulations that maintained the value of diamonds for over a century. Based on interviews with Harry Oppenheimer and the key executives of De Beers. As Newsweek describes it, "Reads like high-finance James Bond. Fascinating detail."

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de beers diamonds oppenheimer siberia cartel monopoly south africa kimberley mines gems edward jay epstein

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Review by: L.S. Christopher on Dec. 09, 2011 :
After I first encountered this book online (and found myself returning to it multiple times), I knew I had to have a full copy of my own. Mr. Epstein's writing style is straightforward yet engaging, and the subject matter is fascinating. If you've never thought much about what's behind all of those diamond commercials that start showing up across the media spectrum before every holiday, you will never look at them the same way again after reading this book.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

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