National Geographic: Splendid Stones(1991)
National Geographic: Splendid Stones Synopsis
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 (1991) is a documentary film, released on March 13, 1991 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Richard Kiley.
- Writers:
- Marjorie M. Moomey, Irwin Rosten
- Producers:
- Irwin Rosten
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Hanna
- Production:
- WQED, National Geographic
- Status:
- Released
National Geographic: Splendid Stones Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
written by Marjorie M. Moomey and Irwin Rosten, produced by Irwin Rosten.
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The main cast of National Geographic: Splendid Stones (1991) includes Richard Kiley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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National Geographic: Splendid Stones was released on March 13, 1991 and runs for 58m.