Sri Lanka
Nineteen48 sources its Sri Lankan gemstones through its partner company, Crown Gems, which is run by Janaka Abayawickrama.
Sri Lanka, an island with a rich history of gemstone mining, is renowned for its abundance of gem varieties. The most celebrated among them is the Ceylon Sapphire, though other gemstones such as topaz, spinel, garnet, and moonstone are also commonly found.
Mining operations in Sri Lanka are exclusively artisanal or small-scale, typically carried out by small teams using hand tools and minimal mechanisation. These traditional methods have been refined over generations and are part of what makes Sri Lankan mining practices unique.
The gem mining industry is regulated by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority, a government body responsible for issuing mine licences and ensuring the proper restoration of land following mining activities.
Sri Lanka is widely recognised as one of the best and safest examples of artisanal and small-scale gemstone mining in the world, thanks to the expertise of its miners and the deeply rooted mining traditions that continue to guide the industry today.
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Nineteen48An unusual baguette-cut sapphire from Sri Lanka with interesting internal inclusions.Measuring 10 x 3.3mm.
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Nineteen48A pale blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka with subtle violet undertones.Measuring 6.2 x 5mm and weighing 0.85 carats, this stone has a soft, romanti...
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Nineteen48A pretty oval blue sapphire from Sri Lanka. This stone measures 5.75 x 4.75mm.
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Nineteen48A soft blue pear-shaped sapphire from Sri Lanka with gentle tones.Measuring 6.1 x 4.2mm and weighing just over half a carat
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Nineteen48A round blue sapphire from Sri Lanka with classic colouring.This stone measures just under 5mm and weighs just under half a carat.
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Nineteen48A lovely selection of round blue sapphires from Sri Lanka.Each stone measures approximately 4.5mm and weighs around 0.44 carats, perfect for coordi...
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Nineteen48An elegant pale blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka.Measuring 7.2 x 5.4mm, this stone has a soft colour
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Nineteen48Blue, "roval" sapphires from an artisanal mine in Sri Lanka. The cut sits between a round and oval form. Measuring approximately 6x5mm, these untre...
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Nineteen48Round sapphires from Sri Lanka measuring approximately 5mm.Two different colour options are available
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Nineteen48These rose cut, round, blue sapphires were responsibly sourced from an artisanal mine near Pelmadulla in Sri Lanka. The gems have good clarity. One...
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Nineteen48A medium blue, oval sapphire from an artisanal mine in Pohorabawa, Sri Lanka. This stone has quite a few inclusions and some colour zoning, which h...
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Nineteen48Sri Lankan sapphires approx 3.5mm each. Blue tones. Other colours are available.
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Nineteen48Sri Lankan sapphires approx 3.5mm each. Yellow, gold and brown tones. Other colours are available.
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Nineteen48Oval sapphires in a dusky blue hue with grey undertones. Approximately 6 x 4mm.
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Nineteen48Pear-shaped untreated sapphire just over 1 carat. Soft, almost off-white tone with a flattering cut and good sparkle.
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Nineteen48A set of trillion-cut sapphires measuring 6mm each in soft pastel tones ranging from clear to pale blue and delicate yellow. Perfect for creating a...
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Nineteen48Responsibly sourced from Sri Lanka, these radiant-cut sapphires display an almost colourless appearance with exceptional brilliance. On closer insp...
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Nineteen48Lovely oval, responsibly sourced sapphires in pale blue and clear with a tint of blue.
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Nineteen48Bright oval sapphires, each measuring approximately 6 x 4.5mm.
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Nineteen48Stunning pale blue sapphire with striking colour zoning- soft yellow dappled through the body of the stone.
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Nineteen48A selection of blue, light blue and pale blue sapphires ethically sourced from Sri Lanka.
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Nineteen48Blue to light blue step-cut sapphires responsibly sourced from Pohorabawa, Sri Lanka.
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Nineteen48Stunning cushion cut, deep blue, untreated sapphire, which was responsibly sourced from an artisanal mine near Ellawela, Sri Lanka.
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Nineteen48Flat-back kite shape sapphires. Blue to pale blue colour.
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Nineteen48Blue and pale blue trillion sapphires. Multiple to choose from, approx 4.1mm each.