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

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£900.00 - £900.00

£900.00

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£900.00

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£900.00

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Sapphire

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£780.00 - £780.00

£780.00

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£780.00

Pretty, pale blue round sapphire. Eye-clean clarity.

£780.00 - £780.00

£780.00

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£780.00

Sapphire

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£660.00 - £660.00

£660.00

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£660.00

An 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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£660.00

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£660.00

Sapphires - Group

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£1,920.00 - £1,920.00

£1,920.00

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£1,920.00

A set of untreated marquis-cut sapphires ranging from clear to soft yellow, with a peach and a couple of lilac-toned stones included. A delightful ...

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£1,920.00 - £1,920.00

£1,920.00

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£1,920.00

Sapphire

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£948.00

Sapphire

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£840.00

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£840.00

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Sapphire

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£1,140.00 - £1,140.00

£1,140.00

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£1,140.00

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£1,140.00

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£1,140.00

Sapphire

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£840.00

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£840.00

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£840.00

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£840.00

Sapphire

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£780.00 - £780.00

£780.00

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£780.00

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£780.00

Sapphire Party Pack

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£468.00 - £468.00

£468.00

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£468.00

A selection of blue sapphires from Sri Lanka. Perfect for cast-in-place and cast-not-set pieces. Also to help fill out your gem collection! Total c...

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£468.00

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£468.00

Sapphire Party Pack

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£468.00 - £468.00

£468.00

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£468.00

A selection of yellow sapphires from Sri Lanka. Perfect for cast-in-place and cast-not-set pieces. Also to help fill out your gem collection! Total...

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£468.00 - £468.00

£468.00

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£468.00

Sapphire

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£468.00 - £468.00

£468.00

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£468.00

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£468.00

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£468.00

Sapphire

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£720.00 - £720.00

£720.00

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£720.00

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£720.00

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£720.00

Sapphire

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£540.00 - £540.00

£540.00

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£540.00

Sweet asymmetrical pairing of emerald-cut sapphires. Buy as a pair or seperately. (priced per gemstone)

£540.00 - £540.00

£540.00

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£540.00

Sapphire

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£420.00 - £420.00

£420.00

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£420.00

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£420.00

Sapphire

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£480.00 - £480.00

£480.00

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£480.00

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£480.00

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£480.00

Sapphire Party Pack

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£468.00 - £468.00

£468.00

£468.00 - £468.00

£468.00

Part pack of yellow sapphires from Sri Lanka. Includes two hexagon portrait cuts, as well as a pear and trillion. Total carat weight: 4.92ct Size r...

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£468.00 - £468.00

£468.00

£468.00 - £468.00

£468.00