Tavernier’s Diamond Trade in 17th-Century India
Introduction to Tavernier’s Diamond Trade Jean-Baptiste Tavernier was a daring French merchant who fundamentally reshaped the modern diamond industry. Between 1630 and 1668, he completed six arduous trips to the Kingdom of Golconda in India. At that time, this region served as the world’s exclusive source of large, high-quality diamonds. Along his journey, he carefully studied […]
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