National Geographic: Splendid Stones (1991)

ALL 03/13/1991 (en) Documentary 58 Min
  • Release
    03/13/1991
  • Production
    WQED, National Geographic
  • Rotten tomato
    0%
  • Original title
    National Geographic: Splendid Stones
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

Overview

Sparkling diamonds. Exquisite emeralds. Brilliant rubies. Shimmering pearls. For centuries, these precious gems have captured humankind, leading men and women to give up fortunes - even their lives - to possess them. Join National Geographic on a journey around the globe to discover the origins of these most coveted gems. You'll see astonishing amounts of earth mined to uncover rubies in Thailand or emeralds in Colombia. You'll meet a Tennessee businessman who cultivates freshwater pearls and a California chemist who 'grows' rubies nearly identical to nature's stunning creations. And you'll witness rarely, if ever before, filmed sales of uncut diamonds - deals worth thousands of dollars sealed only with a handshake and a Hebrew phrase. Unlock a treasure chest filled with a wealth of information and the dazzling beauty of Splendid Stones.

  1. Director

  2. Story

  3. Barry Nye

    Editor

  4. Irwin Rosten

    Producer



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  1. Richard Kiley

    Narrator

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National Geographic: Splendid Stones (1991) 58 Min

ALL 03/13/1991 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 03/13/1991
  • Production
    WQED, National Geographic
  • Original title National Geographic: Splendid Stones
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

Sparkling diamonds. Exquisite emeralds. Brilliant rubies. Shimmering pearls. For centuries, these precious gems have captured humankind, leading men and women to give up fortunes - even their lives - to possess them. Join National Geographic on a journey around the globe to discover the origins of these most coveted gems. You'll see astonishing amounts of earth mined to uncover rubies in Thailand or emeralds in Colombia. You'll meet a Tennessee businessman who cultivates freshwater pearls and a California chemist who 'grows' rubies nearly identical to nature's stunning creations. And you'll witness rarely, if ever before, filmed sales of uncut diamonds - deals worth thousands of dollars sealed only with a handshake and a Hebrew phrase. Unlock a treasure chest filled with a wealth of information and the dazzling beauty of Splendid Stones.

  1. Director

  2. Story

  3. Barry Nye

    Editor

  4. Irwin Rosten

    Producer