Gem Hunt
Series captures all the intrigue, jeopardy and rewards of the world's gem trade, every step of the way. In each episode, viewers will follow veteran gem dealer Ron LeBlanc, geologist Bernie Gaboury and jewelry maven Diane Robinson as they travel to remote regions of the world in search of gemstones they can turn into a small fortune. A stone purchased for $4,000 at the source can instantly jump to $50,000 when it has been flawlessly cut, and by the time it hits the market, can be skyrocket to a quarter of a million dollars. Or, if botched during the cutting, can become practically worthless.
- 2013-2014
- 1 season
- Travel Channel
- Reality
Series captures all the intrigue, jeopardy and rewards of the world's gem trade, every step of the way. In each episode, viewers will follow veteran gem dealer Ron LeBlanc, geologist Bernie Gaboury and jewelry maven Diane Robinson as they travel to remote regions of the world in search of gemstones they can turn into a small fortune. A stone purchased for $4,000 at the source can instantly jump to $50,000 when it has been flawlessly cut, and by the time it hits the market, can be skyrocket to a quarter of a million dollars. Or, if botched during the cutting, can become practically worthless.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2014
Episode 1
Madagascar
42 mins
Ron LeBlanc and his team travel to Vietnam to score some high-rolling rubies. Operating under the government's radar, the team is tailed by an agent intent on making sure they leave empty handed. But, Ron has a few tricks.
Episode 2
Columbia
42 mins
Ron LeBlanc and his team of gem hunters travel to Colombia in search of the world's most valued gemstone, Muzo emeralds. But before they can get their hands on the prized stones, they have to negotiate through infamous cartels.
Episode 3
Brazil
Episode 4
Vietnam
42 mins
Ron LeBlanc and his team travel to Vietnam to score some high rolling rubies. Operating under the government radar, the team's tailed by an agent intent on making sure they leave empty handed. But, Ron has a few tricks.
Episode 5
Cambodia
Episode 6
Tanzania
43 mins
Ron LeBlanc and his team of gem hunters search the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro for a rare blue jewel with a skyrocketing price tag.
Episode 7
Sri Lanka
42 mins
To fulfilling a lifelong dream, the Gem Hunters are in Sri Lanka in the hopes of finding the world's rarest sapphire, The Padparadscha. But, it appears Sri Lanka may be running out of gems. They'll have to be on their top game.
Episode 8
Ethiopia
43 mins
Strangers in a strange land, the Gem Hunters search remote boom towns for huge Opals. In a tiny region of Ethiopia, lies the Welo Opal. But local government, police and brokers impede the Hunters' quest of biblical proportions.
Episode 9
Bi-Color Sapphire: Madagascar
Tue, Dec 10, 2013 43 mins
Ron LeBlanc and his team of gem hunters head to Madagascar chasing rumors of a new but dangerous gem find in the country's north.
Episode 10
Blood Red Rubies & Dark Green Jade
Tue, Dec 17, 2013 43 mins
Ron LeBlanc and his team of gem hunters travel to Thailand in search of a perfect pair of rubies.
Episode 11
Ruby, Sapphire and Jade: Myanmar
Tue, Jan 7, 2014 43 mins
Ron LeBlanc and his team of gem hunters take on gem rich and notorious Myanmar in search of the world's best aquamarine.
Episode 12
Double Blue Aquamarine: Mozambique
Tue, Jan 14, 2014 43 mins
Ron LeBlanc and his team of gem hunters take on gem rich and notorious Mozambique in search of the world's best aquamarine.
Episode 13
Amethyst and Emerald: Zambia
Tue, Jan 21, 2014 43 mins
Ron LeBlanc and his team of gem hunters explore Zambia in search of the country's high quality emeralds.