Gem Hunt
Season 1, Episode 4: Opals: Ethiopia
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Ethiopia is home to the strictest gem buying rules and regulations Ron has ever experienced, so he'll have to navigate government minders and bureaucracy first if he's going to get his Welo opals. After vehicle breakdowns, police brutality and death-defying cliff descents, Ron has the chance to try to secure a huge package of rough Welo opal and a potential six-figure pay day.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Rubies: Vietnam
Episode 2
Tanzanite: Tanzania
Episode 3
Imperial Topaz and Aquamarine: Brazil
Episode 4
Opals: Ethiopia
Episode 5
Emeralds: Colombia
Episode 6
Sapphire and Moonstone: Sri Lanka
Episode 7
Blue Sapphire and Zircon: Cambodia
Episode 8
Tourmaline: Nepal
Episode 9
Bi-Color Sapphire: Madagascar
Episode 10
Blood Red Rubies & Dark Green Jade
Episode 11
Ruby, Sapphire and Jade: Myanmar
Episode 12
Double Blue Aquamarine: Mozambique
Episode 13
Amethyst and Emerald: Zambia