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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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- verified Status: Released
- calendar_month Release Date: 1991-03-13
- video_camera_front Companies WQED, National Geographic
- timer Runtime: 58 Mins
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- info IMDB ID tt8810062
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Robert Hanna
Director of Photography
Ann M. Parish
Assistant Editor
David L. Lahaie
Post Production Supervisor
Jill Shinefield
Production Assistant
Barry Nye
Editor
Nancy Severinsen
Music Coordinator
Alan Hall
Cinematography
Sandra Chandler
Director of Photography
Jack K. Tillar
Music Supervisor
Christopher Fryman
Cinematography
Robert Dean Hughes
Post Production Assistant
Erik Daarstad
Cinematography
Teresa Koenig
Co-Producer
Mark Knobil
Cinematography
Marjorie M. Moomey
Script Editor
Irwin Rosten
Writer
Thomas Skinner
Executive Producer
Irwin Rosten
Producer
Jay Chattaway
Music
Tim Kelly
Executive Producer
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