National Geographic: Splendid Stones (1991)
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.
Cast
- Richard Kiley - Narrator
Screenplay
- Irwin Rosten
- Marjorie M. Moomey (Script Editor)
Keywords
gemstone, national geographic
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is National Geographic: Splendid Stones about?
- 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.
- Who stars in National Geographic: Splendid Stones?
- National Geographic: Splendid Stones stars Richard Kiley.
- How long is National Geographic: Splendid Stones?
- National Geographic: Splendid Stones has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is National Geographic: Splendid Stones?
- National Geographic: Splendid Stones is a Documentary film.
- Where was National Geographic: Splendid Stones produced?
- National Geographic: Splendid Stones was produced in United States of America.