National Geographic: Splendid Stones (1991)
58m
Running Time
March 13, 1991Release Date
National Geographic: Splendid Stones (1991)
58m
Running Time
March 13, 1991Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
Richard Kiley
Narrator
Robert Hanna
Director of Photography
Irwin Rosten
Producer / Writer
Jay Chattaway
Music
Barry Nye
Editor
Jay Chattaway
Composer
Nancy Severinsen
Music Coordinator
Jack K. Tillar
Music Supervisor
Robert Dean Hughes
Post Production Assistant
Teresa Koenig
Co-Producer
Christopher Fryman
Cinematography
Erik Daarstad
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
Tim Kelly
Executive Producer
Thomas Skinner
Executive Producer
Sandra Chandler
Director of Photography
Media.
Details.
Release DateMarch 13, 1991
StatusReleased
Running Time58m
Content RatingNR
Genres
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