Mining for Emeralds with JTV's Gigi Marco

Join Gigi Marco in exploring the McKinney Mine and Crabtree Mine, two of the several mines in North Carolina that hold emeralds! Watch with envy of Gigi's emerald hunt in the only state that mines them.

Going Down a Tanzanite Mine

Tanzanite is exclusively mined in Tanzania and is split into four different mines, blocks A, B, C, and D. Expirience a hunt for tanzanite over 1,000 feet down the mine in block D.

Tourmaline Mining in Brazil

Watch as the crew goes to Brazil on the hunt for tourmaline. This mining video shows off the ancient mines going over 200 feet with the methods of drilling miners use to find tourmaline. The locals call green tourmaline Brazil green due to it resembling Brazil’s flags colors.

Gigi's Experience at the Diamond Hill Mine

Join Gigi and JTV in searching the Diamond Hill Mine in South Carolina for dazzling diamonds. On this trip, we will witness the hard work that mining requires for those gemstone beauties that we love to wear.

Black Opal Mining: Lightning Ridge

Come on the hunt to Australia to discover one of the most phenomenal gemstones found, black opal. The process is long and takes dedication after going through near 60 tons of gravel in a day. Black opal is nearly exclusively mined in Australia; join with JTV CEO and President Tim Matthews, on an adventorous hunt for black opal.