Gem Hunt — Season 1, Episode 11: Ruby, Sapphire and Jade: Myanmar

Episode synopsis

For decades foreign gem dealers have been forbidden from dealing in Myanmar, and Burmese stones have been made toxic by U.N. sanctions. As a first step on the way to recovery, the President of Myanmar invites the gem hunters to be the first to visit the Mogok Valley – the single most gem-rich real estate on Earth.

About Gem Hunt

Follow a team of modern treasure hunters on their high-stakes quest for the world's most precious stones. Their global journey takes them to some of the planet's busiest and riskiest trading regions.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Rubies: Vietnam
• E2Tanzanite: Tanzania
• E3Imperial Topaz and Aquamarine: Brazil
• E4Opals: Ethiopia
• E5Emeralds: Colombia
• E6Sapphire and Moonstone: Sri Lanka
• E7Blue Sapphire and Zircon: Cambodia
• E8Tourmaline: Nepal
• E9Bi-Color Sapphire: Madagascar
• E10Blood Red Rubies & Dark Green Jade
• E12Double Blue Aquamarine: Mozambique
• E13Amethyst and Emerald: Zambia