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.
From the archive
A discussion of diamonds, pearls, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires--how they are mined, made by man, and the businesses involved from production to the sale of a cut gemstone.
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- Director
- Irwin Rosten (Television producer) (Screenwriter), Teresa Koenig (Television producer), Richard Kiley (Narrator), Jay Chattaway (Composer (expression)), Sandra Chandler (Director of photography), Tim T Kelly (Television producer), Thomas Skinner (Television producer), National Geographic Society (U.S.) (Production company), National Geographic Television & Film, WQED (Television station : Pittsburgh, Pa.) (Production company)
- Starring
- Richard Kiley
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