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From ancient civilizations and the royal courts of Europe to modern culture, film and fashion, the mystique and glamour of the world's most brilliant natural treasure is told in a story that merges history with gemology, collecting with couture.

Featuring images, sketches and Polaroids exclusively sourced from the contributors' archives, Behind the Gloss tells the story of the 1970s - the decade of experimentation.