National Geographic: Splendid Stones
1991 | 58m | English
Popularity: 1 (history)
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| Writer: | Irwin Rosten |
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| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Mar 13, 1991 |
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| Director: | |
| Writer: | Irwin Rosten |
| Genres: | Documentary |
| Keywords | gemstone, national geographic |
| Production Companies | National Geographic, WQED |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 04, 2025 Entered: May 16, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| Richard Kiley | Narrator |
| Name | Job |
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| Irwin Rosten | Writer |
| Jay Chattaway | Music |
| Barry Nye | Editor |
| Nancy Severinsen | Music Coordinator |
| Jack K. Tillar | Music Supervisor |
| Robert Dean Hughes | Post Production Assistant |
| Christopher Fryman | Cinematography |
| Mark Knobil | Cinematography |
| Alan Hall | Cinematography |
| Ann M. Parish | Assistant Editor |
| Marjorie M. Moomey | Script Editor |
| Jill Shinefield | Production Assistant |
| David L. Lahaie | Post Production Supervisor |
| Sandra Chandler | Director of Photography |
| Robert Hanna | Director of Photography |
| Erik Daarstad | Cinematography |
| Name | Title |
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| Irwin Rosten | Producer |
| Teresa Koenig | Co-Producer |
| Tim Kelly | Executive Producer |
| Thomas Skinner | Executive Producer |
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