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.
National Geographic: Splendid Stones
March 13, 1991
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Richard Kiley
Narrator
Irwin Rosten
Writer
Marjorie M. Moomey
Script Editor
Irwin Rosten
Producer
Thomas Skinner
Executive Producer
Teresa Koenig
Co-Producer
Tim Kelly
Executive Producer
Jill Shinefield
Production Assistant
Robert Hanna
Director of Photography
Sandra Chandler
Director of Photography
Mark Knobil
Cinematography
Christopher Fryman
Cinematography
David L. Lahaie
Post Production Supervisor
Alan Hall
Cinematography
Robert Dean Hughes
Post Production Assistant
Erik Daarstad
Cinematography
Barry Nye
Editor
Ann M. Parish
Assistant Editor