Ron LeBlanc, co-host of Travel Channel's Gem Hunt series, returns to Tanzania to reconnect with his contacts and buy tanzanite. Day One of his trip finds him excited to start buying, but will he find his old contacts and will they have the prices that he expects...

Day 1 Tanzanite Gem Hunt 2015.MP3

Ron LeBlanc, co-host of Travel Channel's Gem Hunt series, returns to Tanzania to reconnect with his contacts and buy tanzanite. In this episode Ron describes a detailed play by play of how negotiations with two dealers progressed the day before.

Day 4 Tanzanite Gem Hunt 2015.MP3

Ron LeBlanc, co-host of Travel Channel's Gem Hunt series, returns to Tanzania to reconnect with his contacts and buy tanzanite. In part 2, Ron recounts a nasty run-in with the militia on the streets of Arusha as well as other surprises...

Day 6 part 2 Tanzanite Gem Hunt 2015.MP3

Ron LeBlanc, co-host of Travel Channel's Gem Hunt series, returns to Tanzania to reconnect with his contacts and buy tanzanite. At this point in the trip, Ron is starting to pull back from buying, but he meets Mr. S. and gains some extra market intelligence. Ron also discusses ideal cuts for tanzanite and the problem of "cutting for weight".

Day 7 Tanzanite Gem Hunt 2015.MP3

Ron LeBlanc, co-host of Travel Channel's Gem Hunt series, returns to Tanzania to reconnect with his contacts and buy tanzanite. Ron discusses the changes going on at Tanzanite One and how he has worked to secure a longer term supplier, a big dealer who may have more overhead and higher prices, but will always have supply. He also discusses specimens and how beautiful they can be.

Day 8 Tanzanite Gem Hunt 2015.MP3

Ron LeBlanc, co-host of Travel Channel's Gem Hunt series, returns to Tanzania to reconnect with his contacts and buy tanzanite. Ron discusses heating of tanzanite, how it can occur naturally and how it changes the gemstone colour. Also he discusses the hazards of buying rough gemstones and a general rule to apply when doing so.

Day 9 Tanzanite Gem Hunt 2015.MP3

Ron LeBlanc, co-host of Travel Channel's Gem Hunt series, returns to Tanzania to reconnect with his contacts and buy tanzanite. Ron bids farewell to Arusha after a successful trip, with some regret for gemstones he didn't buy and an important tip to remember for haggling in the field or at home.

Day 10 Tanzanite Gem Hunt 2015.MP3

After leaving Arusha, Ron journeys to the capital of Tanzania to meet with his financial advisor and discuss receipts, investments and opening a cutting factory.

Day 11 with Maz in Dar Tanzania.MP3

On his way back from the tanzanite buying trip, Ron stops in Ethiopia ... blooper

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Back in Toronto, Ron LeBlanc muses about different initiatives and plans for Diane's jewellery line, Huntress, and Ron's gemstone buying for collectors, including collaborations with NY fashion designer Nicholas K. The tagline "Rough to Runway" guides the business partners in all aspects of the new company's growth.

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