Austerity, luxury and uncertainty in the Indian emerald trade

This article examines the bodily practices of austerity in a Jain community that dominates a large portion of the international emerald trade. The material characteristics of emeralds make them refractory towards formal markets. These gemstones are impossible to value with consistency. Prices fluctu...

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Main Author: Brazeal, Brian (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [2017]
In: Journal of material culture
Year: 2017, Volume: 22, Issue: 4, Pages: 437-452
Online Access: Volltext (Publisher)