When Seigi Nakata rescued a handsome young jewelry appraiser from a group of drunken assailants, he got more than he bargained for!The appraiser is Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian, a brilliant and mysterious British jewelry expert.Seigi hires him to appraise a family heirloom...and that is just the beginning.Together, they unlock the secret messages hidden in the hearts of precious stones–and those who possess them.