National Geographic: Splendid Stones (1991)
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.

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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.


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Certification: NR

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Genres: Documentary

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Release Date: 13 March 1991

Country: US

Runtime: 58m

Company Credits

Company: WQED, National Geographic

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Directed By

Not currently known.

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Jill Shinefield

Jill Shinefield

Production Assistant

Teresa Koenig

Teresa Koenig

Co-Producer

Thomas Skinner

Thomas Skinner

Executive Producer

Irwin Rosten

Irwin Rosten

Producer

Tim Kelly

Tim Kelly

Executive Producer

Edited By

Ann M. Parish

Ann M. Parish

Assistant Editor

Barry Nye

Barry Nye

Editor

Costume and Makeup

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Sound

Nancy Severinsen

Nancy Severinsen

Music Coordinator

Jack K. Tillar

Jack K. Tillar

Music Supervisor

Jay Chattaway

Jay Chattaway

Music

Visual Effects

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Camera

Robert Hanna

Robert Hanna

Director of Photography

Sandra Chandler

Sandra Chandler

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

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Other Crew

David L. Lahaie

David L. Lahaie

Post Production Supervisor

Alan Hall

Alan Hall

Cinematography

Christopher Fryman

Christopher Fryman

Cinematography

Robert Dean Hughes

Robert Dean Hughes

Post Production Assistant

Erik Daarstad

Erik Daarstad

Cinematography

Mark Knobil

Mark Knobil

Cinematography

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