THIS OPULENT EARTHAfter food, sex and religion there is no more constant or universal desire than that for gems and precious metals. It is hard to stop the heart jumping at the sparkle of a diamond, the lustre of a sapphire or the sheen of gold. Down through the ages gems and jewellery have had an almost hypnotic effect on people of all races and ages. Continents have been colonized, races conquered, and throats cut for the cold, coloured stones that lie hidden in the dirt. This Opulent Earth is a six part documentary series which takes the audience on an exciting and comprehensive journey through the history of jewellery from antiquity to the present. A well-rounded, informative and entertaining series, This Opulent Earth will examine how precious and semi precious gems and metals have been found, mined and refined over history. From diamond mines and pearl divers in Western Australia to diamond cutting rooms in Mumbai, from The Smithsonian in Washington DC to the Crown Jewels in London and Europe, the audience will venture into the jewellery industry to discover not just precious metals, gems and jewellery, but to gain an understanding of the historical and educational role that they have played throughout time. Presented in a relaxed style by a well known international personality, This Opulent Earth is television that will capture the imagination and appeal to a wide ranging audience. |
