Uncut with Paige

Gems & the Stories below the Surface The podcast where we dig beneath the polished surface of gemstones to uncover the myths, mysteries, history, and science that make them so fascinating. Tune in with Paige while she tells stories of stones, gems, heists, historical figures, myths, legends, and fantastical findings from around the globe. Feeling stressed, anxious, needing a break from reality? Or perhaps a quick story to get you out of your head and back into reality? The gems may be polished—but their stories are anything but. New Episodes are realeased every Friday and make sure not to miss them...each story is sure to be a GEM!

Uncut with Paige is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Uncut with Paige, a education show with 26 episodes published.

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  Episode #25

  The Koh-i-Noor: Beauty & Blood, The Diamond without a Home

  Sep 11, 202621 minS1

  **The Koh-i-Noor: The Diamond That Conquered Empires ** It’s called the *Mountain of Light*… but the story behind this legendary diamond is anything but bright. The Koh-i-Noor has spent centuries moving through the hands of emperors, kings, conquerors, and queens. From the diamond-rich rivers of India to the Mughal Peacock Throne, through Persian invasion and Afghan rulers, into the hands of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and eventually into the British Crown Jewels — this is one gemstone that has seen A LOT. But the deeper you dig into its history, the murkier the story becomes. Who actually discovered the Koh-i-Noor? Which parts of its ancient history are fact, and which are legend? How did a diamond become a symbol of political power? And how did a 191-carat stone end up being cut down to the 105.6-carat diamond we know today? And then there’s the question that still refuses to disappear… **If a gemstone is taken through conquest, who does it belong to generations later?** Grab your favorite stone, settle in, and join Paige as we follow the Koh-i-Noor through centuries of blood, beauty, power, and controversy. Because sometimes the most valuable thing about a gemstone… isn't the stone itself. **It's the story humans decided to put around it.** #UncutWithPaige #KohINoor #Kohinoor #DiamondHistory #Gemology #GemstoneHistory #JewelryHistory #Diamonds #CrownJewels #BritishCrownJewels #IndianHistory #MughalEmpire #SikhEmpire #GemstoneStories #HistoryPodcast #GemologyPodcast #JewelryPodcast #TrueHistory #GemStories

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  Episode #24

  Citrine: The Sunshine Stone, The Merchant’s Stone & The Great Citrine Secret

  Sep 4, 202633 minS1

  What if I told you that one of the most affordable gemstones on the market has been associated with sun gods, wealth, protection, alchemy, Scottish warriors, Queen Victoria, and manifestation for thousands of years? This week on Uncut with Paige, we're getting into citrine — the golden variety of quartz that looks like it captured a little piece of sunlight. We’ll travel from ancient Egypt, where golden quartz became connected to the sun god Ra, through Greece and Rome, where citrine earned its reputation as the Merchant’s Stone, and into medieval Europe, where alchemists saw something much more than a pretty yellow crystal. Then we're heading to the Scottish Highlands to uncover the connection between golden quartz, traditional dirk daggers, Highland culture, and Queen Victoria’s obsession with Scottish jewelry. And finally, we're answering one of the biggest questions surrounding citrine today: Is most citrine actually natural? We'll break down the difference between natural and heat-treated citrine, why so much citrine starts out as amethyst, how you can spot some common clues, and whether treatment actually affects the stone's value. Because here's the weird thing about citrine... It has played a role in human history for thousands of years. It's been associated with gods, kings, merchants, warriors, and wealth. And yet... it's not particularly rare. And it doesn't have to be expensive. So why have humans been so obsessed with this golden little piece of quartz? Let's get into it. Pour yourself a drink, light something up, get comfortable... and let's get Uncut. ✨ #UncutWithPaige #Citrine #CitrineGemstone #Gemstones #Gemology #GemstoneHistory #CrystalHistory #GemstoneJewelry #NaturalCitrine #HeatTreatedCitrine #Amethyst #Quartz #Ametrine #NovemberBirthstone #MerchantStone #CrystalLore #GemstoneLore #AncientEgypt #Ra #QueenVictoria #ScottishHistory #ArtDeco #JewelryHistory #CrystalHealing #GemstoneFacts #JewelryTok #GemTok #Rockhound #Mineralogy #GemNerd

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  Episode #23

  The Stone That Was Supposed to Outsmart Wine | The Story of Amethyst

  Aug 28, 202627 minS1

  A gemstone believed to prevent drunkenness. A Greek god consumed by rage. Ancient pharaohs. Roman soldiers. Christian bishops. Buddhist monks. And volcanoes that spent millions of years creating giant crystal cathedrals beneath the Earth. This week, we're uncovering the unbelievable journey of amethyst—from myth and folklore to the fascinating science that gives this gemstone its iconic purple glow. Whether you're here for history, geology, mythology, or just love a good story, this episode has a little bit of everything. #Amethyst #Gemstones #Gemology #CrystalHistory #AncientHistory #GreekMythology #Geology #Minerals #Quartz #CrystalHealing #HistoryPodcast #SciencePodcast #RockHounding #EducationalPodcast #UncutWithPaige

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  Episode #22

  The Great Gold Rush | Fortune, Frontier & Forgotten Stories

  Aug 21, 202618 minS1

  Gold has inspired myths for thousands of years... but nothing compares to what happened when people believed they could actually find it. In this episode, we explore the California Gold Rush, the Klondike, and Alaska's mining frontier—where ordinary people risked everything for the promise of a better life. Along the way, we'll uncover forgotten Indigenous history, the real heroes of the Klondike, and one of the strangest legends ever told: the miners who swore the mountains whispered the location of hidden gold. History, geology, folklore, and a little mystery... this is the story of Gold Fever. #UncutWithPaige #GoldRush #Gold #Klondike #CaliforniaGoldRush #AlaskaHistory #HistoryPodcast #History #AmericanHistory #IndigenousHistory #SkookumJim #Geology #Gemology #TreasureHunting #GoldMining #MiningHistory #Folklore #GhostStories #AdventureHistory #HiddenHistory #StorytellingPodcast #EducationalPodcast #LearnSomethingNew #HistoryLovers #JewelryHistory

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  Episode #21

  The Metal of Gods & Legends | Why Humanity Became Obsessed with Gold

  Aug 14, 202624 minS1

  Gold isn't a gemstone... but without it, the history of gemstones would never have been the same. Long before gold became money, crowns, or wedding rings, it was something far more mysterious. Ancient Egyptians believed it was the flesh of the gods. The Inca called it the sweat of the sun. Greek myths warned that it could be both the greatest gift and the deadliest curse. In this episode of Uncut with Paige: Gems & Their Stories, we're tracing humanity's first obsession with gold—from its explosive birth in dying stars to the legends of King Midas, Jason's Golden Fleece, El Dorado, and the mythical Seven Cities of Gold. Before people rushed into rivers searching for gold... they first had to believe it was worth chasing. Tune into part 2 of this Episode to dive deep into the Gold Rush of North America. #UncutWithPaige #Gold #HistoryOfGold #GoldHistory #AncientHistory #Mythology #KingMidas #ElDorado #GoldenFleece #SevenCitiesOfGold #AncientEgypt #IncaEmpire #LostCivilizations #Gemology #Gemstones #JewelryHistory #ScienceMeetsHistory #Geology #EarthScience #Minerals #Treasure #HiddenHistory #HistoryPodcast #EducationalPodcast #StorytellingPodcast #LearnSomethingNew #Curiosity #HistoryLovers #Jewelry #GoldJewelry

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