Book Purchases
The American Institute of Diamond Cutting has a wealth of written and photographic information for students that attend its programs. Much of this is from two decades of research and studies conducted at the Institute. In recent years the Institute has made available some of this material to the diamond industry and the general public. Following are current publications that are available. The Institute has kept the prices to a minimum with other publications to be released in the future.

The Field Guide to Rough Diamonds

This book contains full color photographs of rough diamonds on all pages. Surface features and rough diamond shapes can be quickly referenced in the field.

  • Price - U.S. $39.95 plus shipping cost
  • To order within the U.S.A. Call 1-800-831-8470
  • International - (954) 574-0833
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  • You may also fax all information to: (954) 574-0833
  • All major credit cards are accepted. Visa/Mastercard, American Express and Discover

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$39.95 + shipping
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Cost
Approximate Delivery time
Within the U.S.- Airmail
$4.00
4 to 5 business days
Surface mail - International
$4.95
4 to 6 weeks
Air mail - International
$12.00
1 to 2 weeks

We can also ship by Federal Express or DHL (additional shipping charges)

The complete book on Rough Diamonds
"Rough Diamonds, A Practical Guide", is a full size hardcover book that measures 8 1/2 X 11 inches. It contains 175 fact filled pages with 153 black and white photos and 35 unique color photos. It takes you to the next level of diamond knowledge. The author, Nizam Peters has spent over 5 years in writing and photographing this unique work.

The following subjects are addressed in this book.

  1. Rough Diamond structure shape and orientation.
  2. Surface features of rough diamonds.
  3. Internal features of rough diamonds.
  4. Understanding color in rough diamonds.
  5. The manufacturing process of rough diamonds.
  6. Valuing rough diamonds.
  7. Classification, production and marketing of rough diamonds.

$89.00 + Shipping

Sneak Preview of Book

The secret knowledge of Rough Diamonds never before written until now.

Price: U.S. $89.00 plus shipping cost.

Type of Shipping
Cost
Approximate Delivery time
Within the U.S.- Airmail
$7.50
4 to 5 business days
Surface mail - International
$12.00
4 to 6 weeks
Air mail - International
$25.00
1 to 2 weeks

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International (954) 574-0833

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Diamond Cutting

Diamond Cutting by Basil Watermeyer. This work deals with the intricate details of manufacturing rough diamonds in all of its phases including the fashioning of fancy shapes. It gives great insight into the cutting and polishing of rough diamonds to the finished product with discussion on inclusion removal and weight retention from the rough. This book is compiled from the author's careful notes over a thirty-three year career in diamond cutting and polishing. The book is complete with numerous photographs and drawings. This work is a great extension to further the student's insight on rough diamonds. 406 pages.

Price: $95.00 plus shipping cost

Type of Shipping
Cost
Approximate Delivery time
Within the U.S.- Airmail
$7.50
4 to 5 business days
Surface mail - International
$12.00
4 to 6 weeks
Air mail - International
$25.00
1 to 2 weeks
  • To order within the U.S.A. call 1(800) 831-8470
  • International (954)574-0833
  • We can also ship by Federal Express or DHL
  • To order by email or fax please refer to ordering information under Rough Diamonds, A Practical Guide.
  • Email:  diamondcutting@worldnet.att.net

$95.00 + Shipping

Sneak Preview of Book

$300.00 + shipping

Collecting and Classifying
Coloured Diamonds
An Illustrated Study of the Aurora Collection
by: Stephen C. Hofer
Coloured Diamonds
This book will set the standard in the diamond industry for fancy colored diamonds for the next fifty years.

Using the Aurora Collection of 260 fancy colour diamonds as its foundation. Collecting and Classifying Coloured Diamonds, explores the gamut of colours displayed by diamonds in nature.

For centuries, these mysterious, exotic and rare gemstones have been admired by connoisseurs, analyzed by gemologists, and coveted by collectors. Collecting and Classifying Coloured Diamonds, provides a detailed and handsomely illustrated account of these unusual gemstones.

Collecting and Classifying Coloured Diamonds offers a complete guide to perceiving and measuring colour in diamonds, with explanations using modern colour science and visual comparisons to some of nature's most colourful creations.

In addition to a comprehensive yet easy to read text, Collecting and Classifying Coloured Diamonds presents the reader with:

  • More than 700 colour photographs
  • More than 650 black and white diagrams
  • More than 300 quotations relating to coloured diamonds
  • Chart listing coloured diamonds on public exhibit
  • Charts denoting rarity for various diamond colours
  • Chart denoting twelve colour varieties of diamonds
  • More than 275 diamond colours are classified
  • More than 560 terms are defined in the glossary
  • More than 1200 books and articles are referenced
  • More than 1400 coloured diamonds are referenced
    Price: $300.00 + shipping cost
    Type of Shipping
    Cost
    Approximate Delivery time
    Within the U.S. - Airmail
    $24.00
    4 to 5 business days
    Surface mail - International
    $28.00
    4 to 6 weeks
    Air mail - International
    $52.00
    1 to 2 weeks
    • To order within the U.S.A. call 1(800) 831-8470
    • International (954) 574-0833
    • We can also ship by Federal Express or DHL
    • To order by email or fax please refer to ordering information under Rough Diamonds, A Practical Guide.

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