Capricorn Gems
Nineteen48 offers a selection of beautiful Australian gemstones through its trusted partner, Capricorn Gems, led by Ian Bone.
Specialising in responsibly sourced stones from Queensland, Capricorn Gems focuses on four main varieties: sapphire, opal, zircon, and chrysoprase.
The gemstones are typically cut and polished at a dedicated workshop in Thailand to ensure exceptional quality.
Capricorn Gems sapphires come mainly from Central Queensland, west of the town of Emerald, in a remote region that includes the small communities of Anakie, Rubyvale, and Sapphire. This area is sparsely populated, and most of the mining is carried out by individual miners, families, or small partnerships. All operations are regulated by the Queensland Government’s Department of Mines, ensuring responsible and safe practices.
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Sapphire
Sapphire
Untreated green sapphire from Queensland, Australia. An elegant oval weighing 0.90 carats and measuring just over 7 mm, ideal for jewellery makers ...
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Zircon
Zircon from Queensland, Australia. Oval cut with soft, attractive blue tones.
Sapphire
Sapphire
Untreated green and yellow sapphire from Queensland, Australia. This oval-cut gemstone weighs 1.45 carats and measures just under 8 mm in length, s...
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Sapphire
Untreated sapphire from Queensland, Australia, weighing 0.81 carats. It has a soft pastel yellow with delicate blue tinting at the corners, giving ...
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Sapphire
A responsibly sourced parti sapphire from an artisanal mine in Queensland, Australia.
Sapphire
A pear shaped sapphire from Australia. Asymmetrical cut with some blue colouration.
Sapphire
Untreated sapphire in a long cushion cut. Lovely layered greens and dark green shades that shift with movement. Queensland, Australia origin.
Sapphire
This Australian sapphire is mostly a medium green colour, but also has flashes of yellow when viewed from certain angles.
Chrysoprase
A pair of round faceted chrysoprase. Sold as a pair.
Zircon
A beautifully cut, Australian zircon from Queensland. This gemstone has so much sparkle and life.
Zircon
A pale blue zircon, responsibly sourced from an artisanal mine in Australia. This stone has been heated.
Sapphire
A substantial, green sapphire from Australia with a natural (unheated) colour.