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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Nineteen48Two deep blue oval sapphires from Sri Lanka with rich, saturated colour.Each stone measures approximately 6.7 x 5mm, weighs over 1 carat, and would...
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Nineteen48A vibrant yellow sapphire in an almost princess-style cut.Measuring 5.1 x 3.9mm, this untreated stone weighs just over half a carat and has bright,...
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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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Nineteen48Hexagonal tablet-cut sapphires from Sri Lanka in a variety of colours.Each stone measures approximately 5mm
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Nineteen48A lovely selection of hexagonal tablet-cut sapphires from Sri Lanka in pastel shades.Each stone measures approximately 5.5 - 6mm
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Nineteen48Responsibly sourced from Pohorabawa, Sri Lanka, these sapphires are cut in a round shape and weigh approximately 0.30 carats each. Measuring approx...
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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.These stones range from light blue to deeper blue tones
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Nineteen48Round sapphires from Sri Lanka measuring approximately 5mm.Two different colour options are available
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Nineteen48A very bright pink-purple pear-shaped sapphire from Sri Lanka with soft purpley undertones.This stone has strong colour and would make a bold centr...
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Nineteen48A selection of bright coloured yellow sapphires.
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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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Nineteen48Emerald shape garnet in a radiant cut with berry undertones. Really lovely colour.
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Nineteen48Sri Lankan sapphires approx 3.5mm each. Peach and pink tones. Other colours are available.
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Nineteen48Brilliant-cut untreated sapphire in a pale apricot tone with warm sparkle. Weighs 1.34 carats and has lovely balance and presence.
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Nineteen48A clear responsibly sourced sapphire from Sri Lanka.
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Nineteen48Small baguette-cut sapphires approximately 5 x 2.5mm. Clear stones with some showing lilac or blue undertones, both elegant and refined.
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Nineteen48Pear-cut sapphires, each 7 x 5mm. Tones vary from clear with yellow hues to cool blue and lilac.
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Nineteen48Oval yellow sapphires each approximately 6 x 4mm. A range of golden hues with clean cuts.
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Nineteen48Pear-cut sapphires in pale yellow tones. Approximately 7 x 5mm.
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Nineteen48Oval sapphires in a dusky blue hue with grey undertones. Approximately 6 x 4mm.
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Nineteen48Oval clear sapphires with a hint of soft blue undertone. Each stone is approximately 5 x 3mm.
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Nineteen48Pair of pear-cut sapphires with pastel yellow undertones. Each stone measures approximately 7 x 5mm - ideal for ring shoulders.
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Nineteen48A selection of oval-cut sapphires measuring 6 x 3mm each, ranging from clear to soft, pale blue-grey tones. Calm, understated, and versatile.
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Nineteen48A pastel yellow pear-shaped untreated sapphire, just over 1 carat. Elegant, soft colour with subtle shading.
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Nineteen48Just under 1.5 carats, this untreated pastel yellow sapphire has a near-radiant cut and an unusually faceted back that creates a dazzling, kaleidos...
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