Gem expert Jake has spent 16 years deep in the world of gemstones, traveling to remote mines, meeting the people whose lives revolve around these rare stones, and uncovering the real cost of beauty. He comes home with more than just suitcases full of gems, he brings stories.

We all know the glitz and glam, but Jake takes you where the cameras don’t. From high-risk mines to high-stakes deals, Gems Uncut reveals the raw, the rough, and the real side of the gem trade.

Some of his best stories have never been told—until now.