National Geographic: Splendid Stones

5.5
1991 0 hr 58 min Documentary

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

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Reviews

Softwing
1991/03/13

Most undeservingly overhyped movie of all time??

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CommentsXp
1991/03/14

Best movie ever!

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Cleveronix
1991/03/15

A different way of telling a story

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Ariella Broughton
1991/03/16

It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

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