Kim Rix: Ethical Gemstone Podcast Guest & Consumer Advocate
Kim Rix is available as a podcast guest and media commentator on ethical gemstone sourcing and the journey of a gemstone from mine to buyer.
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Known as the Gemstone Detective, Kim works directly with miners and gemstone dealers in countries including Tanzania, Kenya, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. She supports travellers, holiday makers an private collectors who want to buy gemstones responsibly and understand exactly what they are paying for. Put simply, Kim talks trust for real people in unfamiliar places. Learn more about her ethical gemstone concierge service.
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In her interviews, Kim speaks openly about how the gem industry really works, why consumers often feel uncertain when buying abroad, and how trust can be built across cultures.
Why Invite Kim Rix Onto Your Podcast
Kim has spent time in gemstone mining communities and understands what international consumers experience when buying abroad. She talks trust for real people, helping them understand how gemstones move from local markets into private collections, and how to make confident, ethical decisions.
Her conversations are practical, honest and grounded in real experience.
Suggested Interview Topics
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Why the story behind a gemstone matters more than the stone itself
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The trust gap between international buyers and miners
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How to buy gemstones responsibly while travelling / consumer trust
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Inside a working gemstone mine
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Why miners and buyers often misunderstand each other.
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Common myths consumers believe about coloured gemstones​
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What travellers don't see when buying gemstones overseas
Previous Podcast Appearances
In addition to being featured as a podcast guest, Kim Rix is the creator of the Secrets Behind the Sparkle podcast, a series driven by her own blog. She has also been featured on podcasts discussing entrepreneurship and the realities of the gem trade. She has appeared on:​
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The Quite Peckish Project with Marian Ardelean
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Broad Minded Comedy with Peter Francis
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She Who Dares Wins with Michelle Hands
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Her interviews are practical, candid and insight-driven, offering rare access to the world behind the sparkle.
About Kim Rix
Kim Rix is the founder of Gemstone Detective, a concierge service specialising in ethical gemstone sourcing. She supports collectors, tourists, frequent travellers i building transparent supplier relationships.
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Her work focuses on responsible sourcing and building long-term trust between gemstone dealers and their clients.
Booking & Media Enquiries
To invite Kim Rix as a podcast guest on ethical gemstone sourcing and global trade insights:
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📧 kim@gemstonedetective.com
Subject line: Podcast Invitation
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A media kit and high-resolution images are available on request.