National Geographic: Splendid Stones
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.
Year: 1991
Genre: Documentary
Studio: WQED, National Geographic
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Cast: Richard Kiley
Crew: Robert Hanna (Director of Photography), Ann M. Parish (Assistant Editor), David L. Lahaie (Post Production Supervisor), Jill Shinefield (Production Assistant), Barry Nye (Editor), Nancy Severinsen (Music Coordinator)
Runtime: 58 minutes
Release: Mar 13, 1991
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Country: United States of America
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Revenue: 0
Keyword : gemstone, national geographic
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