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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

Nineteen48 6.0mm
£540.00 - £540.00
£540.00
£540.00 - £540.00
£540.00

£540.00 - £540.00
£540.00
£540.00 - £540.00
£540.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.0 x 4.8mm
£240.00 - £240.00
£240.00
£240.00 - £240.00
£240.00

£240.00 - £240.00
£240.00
£240.00 - £240.00
£240.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 7.5 x 5.8mm
£1,080.00 - £1,080.00
£1,080.00
£1,080.00 - £1,080.00
£1,080.00

A delightful, pale pink sapphire with incredible sparkle and an unusual, triangular, fancy cut. This lovely gemstone was found at an artisanal mine...

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£1,080.00 - £1,080.00
£1,080.00
£1,080.00 - £1,080.00
£1,080.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.9 x 4.0mm
£540.00 - £540.00
£540.00
£540.00 - £540.00
£540.00

£540.00 - £540.00
£540.00
£540.00 - £540.00
£540.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.9 x 2.6mm
£180.00 - £180.00
£180.00
£180.00 - £180.00
£180.00

£180.00 - £180.00
£180.00
£180.00 - £180.00
£180.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.0 x 5.0mm
£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00
£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00

£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00
£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00

Spinel

Nineteen48 5.2mm
£120.00 - £120.00
£120.00
£120.00 - £120.00
£120.00

£120.00 - £120.00
£120.00
£120.00 - £120.00
£120.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.5mm
£228.00 - £228.00
£228.00
£228.00 - £228.00
£228.00

£228.00 - £228.00
£228.00
£228.00 - £228.00
£228.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.0mm
£96.00 - £96.00
£96.00
£96.00 - £96.00
£96.00

£96.00 - £96.00
£96.00
£96.00 - £96.00
£96.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.0mm
£408.00 - £408.00
£408.00
£408.00 - £408.00
£408.00

The oval on the right is available

£408.00 - £408.00
£408.00
£408.00 - £408.00
£408.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.5 x 3.5mm
£228.00 - £228.00
£228.00
£228.00 - £228.00
£228.00

Responsibly 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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£228.00 - £228.00
£228.00
£228.00 - £228.00
£228.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.0mm
£228.00 - £228.00
£228.00
£228.00 - £228.00
£228.00

£228.00 - £228.00
£228.00
£228.00 - £228.00
£228.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.6mm
£180.00 - £180.00
£180.00
£180.00 - £180.00
£180.00

£180.00 - £180.00
£180.00
£180.00 - £180.00
£180.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.0 x 4.5mm
£192.00 - £192.00
£192.00
£192.00 - £192.00
£192.00

£192.00 - £192.00
£192.00
£192.00 - £192.00
£192.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.2mm
£480.00 - £480.00
£480.00
£480.00 - £480.00
£480.00

£480.00 - £480.00
£480.00
£480.00 - £480.00
£480.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.8 x 5.9mm
£288.00 - £288.00
£288.00
£288.00 - £288.00
£288.00

£288.00 - £288.00
£288.00
£288.00 - £288.00
£288.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.8 x 3.9mm
£228.00 - £228.00
£228.00
£228.00 - £228.00
£228.00

£228.00 - £228.00
£228.00
£228.00 - £228.00
£228.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.1mm
£360.00 - £360.00
£360.00
£360.00 - £360.00
£360.00

£360.00 - £360.00
£360.00
£360.00 - £360.00
£360.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.1mm
£348.00 - £348.00
£348.00
£348.00 - £348.00
£348.00

A pale lilac-blue sapphire responsibly sourced from Sri Lanka.

£348.00 - £348.00
£348.00
£348.00 - £348.00
£348.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.0 x 5.0mm
£696.00 - £696.00
£696.00
£696.00 - £696.00
£696.00

A dusky purple sapphire just under 1 carat.

£696.00 - £696.00
£696.00
£696.00 - £696.00
£696.00

Sapphires - Group

Nineteen48 6.0 x 3.0mm
£1,920.00 - £1,920.00
£1,920.00
£1,920.00 - £1,920.00
£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

Nineteen48 5.5 x 4.8mm
£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00
£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00

£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00
£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.5 x 6.0mm
£720.00 - £720.00
£720.00
£720.00 - £720.00
£720.00

£720.00 - £720.00
£720.00
£720.00 - £720.00
£720.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.0 x 5.0mm
£288.00 - £288.00
£288.00
£288.00 - £288.00
£288.00

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.

£288.00 - £288.00
£288.00
£288.00 - £288.00
£288.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.0 x 5.0mm
£480.00 - £480.00
£480.00
£480.00 - £480.00
£480.00

£480.00 - £480.00
£480.00
£480.00 - £480.00
£480.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.8 x 4.4mm
£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00
£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00

£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00
£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.35 x 5.6mm
£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00
£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00

£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00
£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.25 x 5.5mm
£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00
£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00

£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00
£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.0 x 5.6mm
£480.00 - £480.00
£480.00
£480.00 - £480.00
£480.00

£480.00 - £480.00
£480.00
£480.00 - £480.00
£480.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.0 x 4.5mm
£144.00 - £144.00
£144.00
£144.00 - £144.00
£144.00

Lovely azure hued pear-cut sapphires.

£144.00 - £144.00
£144.00
£144.00 - £144.00
£144.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.9 x 4.0mm
£180.00 - £180.00
£180.00
£180.00 - £180.00
£180.00

£180.00 - £180.00
£180.00
£180.00 - £180.00
£180.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.0mm
£240.00 - £240.00
£240.00
£240.00 - £240.00
£240.00

£240.00 - £240.00
£240.00
£240.00 - £240.00
£240.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.75 x 4.75mm
£300.00 - £300.00
£300.00
£300.00 - £300.00
£300.00

A pretty oval blue sapphire from Sri Lanka. This stone measures 5.75 x 4.75mm.

£300.00 - £300.00
£300.00
£300.00 - £300.00
£300.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.1 x 3.9mm
£144.00 - £144.00
£144.00
£144.00 - £144.00
£144.00

A 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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£144.00 - £144.00
£144.00
£144.00 - £144.00
£144.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.0mm
£96.00 - £96.00
£96.00
£96.00 - £96.00
£96.00

Hexagonal tablet-cut sapphires from Sri Lanka in a variety of colours.Each stone measures approximately 5mm

£96.00 - £96.00
£96.00
£96.00 - £96.00
£96.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.8mm
£120.00 - £120.00
£120.00
£120.00 - £120.00
£120.00

A lovely selection of hexagonal tablet-cut sapphires from Sri Lanka in pastel shades.Each stone measures approximately 5.5 - 6mm 

£120.00 - £120.00
£120.00
£120.00 - £120.00
£120.00