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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Sapphire
Nineteen48This unusually cut sapphire is a variation of a tapered baguette, giving it the look of a coffin. The stone has good clarity and a cool combination...
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Nineteen48Pink and lilac baguette sapphires. Approx 0.15ct each.
Sapphire
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Nineteen48Responsibly sourced from Pohorabawa, Sri Lanka, these sapphires are a step cut and weigh approximately 0.14 carats each. Measuring approximately 5....
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Nineteen48A dreamy lilac emerald-cut sapphire in pastel tones, with lovely sparkle.
Sapphire
Nineteen48An elegant elongated octagonal blue sapphire from Sri Lanka. This untreated gem measures 8.8 x 4.9 mm and displays a vivid blue tone. A small surfa...
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Nineteen48Large emerald-cut lemon quartz with a gentle yellow hue. Bright and sunny in tone.
Quartz
Nineteen48A beautifully graduated ametrine (amethyst-citrine blend), this 11.13-carat gem shifts from soft yellow at one end to a pale purple at the other.
Quartz
Nineteen48A large 10-carat quartz with dramatic colour zoning: amethyst purple on one side blending into a yellowish-clear band.
Tourmaline
Nineteen48An intense natural green tourmaline in baguette cut, just over 3 carats. Bold lines and saturated colour.
Sapphire
Nineteen48Sweet asymmetrical pairing of emerald-cut sapphires. Buy as a pair or seperately. (priced per gemstone)
Sapphire
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Nineteen48An unusual baguette-cut sapphire from Sri Lanka with interesting internal inclusions.Measuring 10 x 3.3mm.
Sapphire
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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Nineteen48Emerald shape garnet in a radiant cut with berry undertones. Really lovely colour.
Sapphire
Nineteen48Tapered yellow sapphire baguettes, each approximately 4 x 6mm.
Sapphire
Nineteen48Emerald-cut untreated sapphire in a soft pastel yellow tone, just under 1 carat. Elegant and understated with good clarity.
Sapphire
Nineteen48A selection of blue, light blue and pale blue sapphires ethically sourced from Sri Lanka.
Sapphire
Nineteen48Blue to light blue step-cut sapphires responsibly sourced from Pohorabawa, Sri Lanka.
Sapphire
Nineteen48Bright blue tapered baguette sapphires