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The study of how shiny rocks dictate the complex hierarchies and mating rituals of the human species. It examines the social structures built around the ownership, display, and trade of gemstones, from the pecking order established by the size of an engagement ring to the tribal behaviors exhibited at gem and mineral shows. It posits that a diamond isn't just a carbon allotrope, but a social signal, a status symbol, and a tiny, glittering diplomat in the endless negotiations of human relationships.
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