Gems Uncut

This International Women’s Day, we’re having an honest conversation about lab-grown vs natural Diamonds, ethical sourcing, women in mining, and the future of the gemstone industry. Are lab-grown Diamonds truly sustainable? What happens to mining communities when production shifts to Western labs? Can mining actually empower women and local economies? In this powerful episode, we’re joined by three...

What does it take to build a high-end gemstone jewellery brand and where does the future of luxury lie? In this episode, Abigail sits down with renowned gemstone jewellery designer Debby Cavill , founder of Cavill & Co , to explore her journey from designing jewellery at just nine years old to creating statement art pieces worn on international red carpets. Debby shares the evolution of her br...

Join us for an unfiltered conversation with Steve Bennett , the man who’s been there from the very beginning — from the birth of GemsTV to the evolution of Gemporia. In this episode, Steve opens up about the incredible journey that shaped his career, from his early days as a software entrepreneur (before selling his company to Argos) to his first day in the world of gemstones. He shares never-befo...

In this episode, we sit down with gem expert Toby Cavill for a fascinating deep dive into his life and career in the world of gemstones. Toby shares how he found his way into the gem trade, influenced by a rich family legacy—starting with his mother, Debby Cavill , and her early days at Rocks & Co. We explore Toby’s six years in Chanthaburi, Thailand , where he immersed himself in both the cul...

Before he became a legend in the gem world, Julius Petsch was just a determined adventurer chasing whispers of a rare, uniquely shaped gemstone deep in the heart of Madagascar. In this episode, we trace his perilous journey through unforgiving terrain, chance encounters, and the ultimate discovery that would change everything — a tale where fortune beckons, adventure unfolds, and tragedy waits in...

For 500 years, Colombian emeralds ruled the world. But in the remote highlands of Ethiopia, a new contender emerges. As miners risk everything to strike green, and global buyers close in. Can this rising gem rival Colombia’s crown, or collapse under the weight of its promise?  🔍 Have a story of your own? We’d love to hear it. Share your gem-hunting tales, discoveries, or family legends with us, a...