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
Selection of untreated Princess-cut sapphires from Queensland, Australia. Each approx. 2.5 mm. Colours range from light green to teal to deep blue.
Sapphire
A very cool, fancy cut sapphire slice from a mine in Queensland, Australia. This piece has some clear, angular colour banding, beautifully highligh...
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4 mm Princess-cut sapphire. A beautiful sea blue, untreated from Queensland, Australia.
Sapphire
Untreated sapphire from Queensland, Australia. Princess cut, 4.7 mm, in rich green with teal flashes.
Sapphire
This lovely sapphire from Australia has a very desirable green and teal colour. The stone has not been treated in any way.
Chrysoprase
A pair of faceted oval chrysoprase. Price is for the pair
Chrysoprase
A pair of round faceted chrysoprase. Sold as a pair.
Sapphire
Untreated sapphire from Queensland, Australia. Princess cut, 3.75 mm, with green and teal parti colouring.
Sapphire
Untreated sapphire from Queensland, Australia. Princess cut, 4.7 mm, with a gorgeous deep olive-green tone.
Sapphire
A spectacular, oval, green sapphire from Australia. This awesome stone deserves a stunning design to show it off.
Sapphire
A small, Australian sapphire, responsibly sourced from an artisanal mine in Queensland. At just over half a carat, this is a very pretty and afford...
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A beautifully cut, Australian zircon from Queensland. This gemstone has so much sparkle and life.
Sapphire
A gorgeous, green sapphire from Australia, that shows flashes of yellow. This gem would make a fabulous central stone in any ring.
Sapphire
Sapphire
Untreated sapphire from Queensland, Australia. Approx. 4.3 x 4 and 3 mm. Bright chartreuse-yellow.
Sapphire
This sapphire has a strong green colour and an unusual cut, making it ideal for a distinctive ring.
Sapphire
Sapphire
A slightly elongated, green sapphire from Australia. Responsibly sourced and not treated in any way, this stone has a good colour and sparkle.
Sapphire
Group of untreated sapphires from Queensland, Australia. 4.5-4.7 mm. Mostly green tones, one deep blue-teal.
Sapphire
A cloudy, blue and yellow sapphire from Queensland, Australia. The edge of the stone has been faceted, but the stone has a flat back for easier set...
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A large, pink zircon from Queensland, Australia. This stone has not been treated in any way.
Sapphire
A responsibly sourced, dark blue sapphire from an artisanal mine in Queensland, Australia. The cut is slightly asymmetrical.
Zircon
A pale blue zircon, responsibly sourced from an artisanal mine in Australia. This stone has been heated.
Sapphire
A lovely, responsibly sourced sapphire. This sparkly gemstone comes from an artisanal mine in Queensland, Australia and is unheated.
Sapphire
Stunning, untreated pear-shaped sapphire from Queensland, Australia. Half a carat. Teal blue with lime green flashes.
Opal
Sapphire
A substantial, green sapphire from Australia with a natural (unheated) colour.
Sapphire
Sapphire
Sapphire
Pair of untreated round sapphires from Queensland, Australia. Intense yellow with chartreuse undertones. 4.2mm each.
Sapphire
Radiant-cut untreated sapphire from Queensland, Australia. Predominantly yellow-chartreuse with beautiful blue colour zoning.