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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Total carat weight: 1.72ct. 14 little marquise pink sapphires. All approx 4 x 2mm.
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The oval on the right is available
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A pretty yellow round sapphire with lots of sparkle.
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Only one remaining. A sparkly sapphire from an artisanal mine in Sri Lanka. The cutting is slightly asymmetrical and this is reflected in the price.
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A 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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A 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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Hexagonal tablet-cut sapphires from Sri Lanka in a variety of colours.Each stone measures approximately 5mm
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Responsibly 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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Round sapphires from Sri Lanka measuring approximately 5mm.These stones range from light blue to deeper blue tones
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Round sapphires from Sri Lanka measuring approximately 5mm.Two different colour options are available
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Crescent-shaped sapphires with an unusual cut and subtle tones—from clear to pale yellow to pale blue with a slight lilac undertone. Approximately ...
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Small 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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Oval clear sapphires with a hint of soft blue undertone. Each stone is approximately 5 x 3mm.
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A mix of baguette and radiant-cut sapphires in pastel tones - clear, pale blue, and icy lilac. Each stone approximately 5 x 4mm. Some are step-cut ...
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Clear round sapphires, 2.5mm each.
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Unusual half-moon or crescent-shaped yellow sapphires in tones from pale to vivid sunny yellow. Each stone measures approximately 5 x 3mm. A rare c...
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Lovely oval, responsibly sourced sapphires in pale blue and clear with a tint of blue.
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Responsibly sourced from Sri Lanka, these natural yellow sapphires are available in a range of oval cuts and display the beautiful colour variation...
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This 0.5 carat, dark pink sapphire is the ideal size for a contemporary solitaire ring. The stone comes from an artisanal gem mine near Pohorabawa,...
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Blue and pale blue trillion sapphires. Multiple to choose from, approx 4.1mm each.
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A selection of pastel round sapphires from Pelmadulla, Sri Lanka
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Bright blue tapered baguette sapphires