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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.

Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £840.00 - Original price £840.00
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£840.00
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Original price £840.00 - Original price £840.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £2,280.00 - Original price £2,280.00
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Pretty pink trillion sapphire. 

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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £228.00 - Original price £228.00
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£228.00
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Original price £228.00 - Original price £228.00
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£228.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £84.00 - Original price £84.00
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£84.00
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Current price £84.00

Original price £84.00 - Original price £84.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £900.00 - Original price £900.00
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Original price £900.00 - Original price £900.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £720.00 - Original price £720.00
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£720.00
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An unheated, Sri Lankan, purple sapphire, responsibly sourced from an artisanal gem mine near Pelmadulla in the main gem mining region around the c...

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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £192.00 - Original price £192.00
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£192.00
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A dreamy lilac emerald-cut sapphire in pastel tones, with lovely sparkle.

Original price £192.00 - Original price £192.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £900.00 - Original price £900.00
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£900.00
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Original price £900.00 - Original price £900.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £288.00 - Original price £288.00
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£288.00
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Current price £288.00

Original price £288.00 - Original price £288.00
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£288.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £780.00 - Original price £780.00
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£780.00
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Current price £780.00

Original price £780.00 - Original price £780.00
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£780.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £948.00 - Original price £948.00
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Sinhalite

Nineteen48
Original price £288.00 - Original price £288.00
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Just over 1 carat, this oval-cut stone glows with a soft golden hue and a gentle brownish-yellow undertone. A warm, light-catching gem.

Original price £288.00 - Original price £288.00
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Sinhalite

Nineteen48
Original price £468.00 - Original price £468.00
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Just over 1.5 carats, this slightly oval, near-round stone has a golden-brown warmth.

Original price £468.00 - Original price £468.00
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Alexandrite

Nineteen48
Original price £2,280.00 - Original price £2,280.00
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Colour-change alexandrite with a beautiful green in artificial light, shifting to purple in daylight. Good size and a perfect conversation-starting...

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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £1,140.00 - Original price £1,140.00
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Current price £1,140.00

Original price £1,140.00 - Original price £1,140.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £540.00 - Original price £540.00
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£540.00
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Original price £540.00 - Original price £540.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £540.00 - Original price £540.00
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£540.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £1,188.00 - Original price £1,188.00
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Original price £1,188.00 - Original price £1,188.00
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£1,188.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £468.00 - Original price £468.00
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£468.00
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Current price £468.00

Original price £468.00 - Original price £468.00
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£468.00
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Current price £468.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £288.00 - Original price £288.00
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£288.00
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Current price £288.00

Original price £288.00 - Original price £288.00
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£288.00
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Current price £288.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £540.00 - Original price £540.00
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£540.00
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An elegant pale blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka.Measuring 7.2 x 5.4mm, this stone has a soft colour

Original price £540.00 - Original price £540.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £300.00 - Original price £300.00
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Pear-cut sapphires, each 7 x 5mm. Tones vary from clear with yellow hues to cool blue and lilac.

Original price £300.00 - Original price £300.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £420.00 - Original price £420.00
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Current price £420.00

Pear-cut sapphires in pale yellow tones. Approximately 7 x 5mm.

Original price £420.00 - Original price £420.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £480.00 - Original price £480.00
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£480.00
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Pair of pear-cut sapphires with pastel yellow undertones. Each stone measures approximately 7 x 5mm - ideal for ring shoulders.

Original price £480.00 - Original price £480.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £480.00 - Original price £480.00
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£480.00
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Current price £480.00

A pastel yellow pear-shaped untreated sapphire, just over 1 carat. Elegant, soft colour with subtle shading.

Original price £480.00 - Original price £480.00
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£480.00
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Current price £480.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £600.00 - Original price £600.00
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Just 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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Original price £600.00 - Original price £600.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £144.00 - Original price £144.00
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Clear untreated sapphire with intriguing white inclusions that create a frosted, textured look. Unusual and full of character.

Original price £144.00 - Original price £144.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £420.00 - Original price £420.00
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£420.00
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Current price £420.00

Emerald-cut untreated sapphire in a soft pastel yellow tone, just under 1 carat. Elegant and understated with good clarity.

Original price £420.00 - Original price £420.00
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Current price £420.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £240.00 - Original price £240.00
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£240.00
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Current price £240.00

A lovely summery yellow sapphire in a marquise cut, weighing 0.64 carats. Bright and cheerful with a clean, crisp shape.

Original price £240.00 - Original price £240.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £360.00 - Original price £360.00
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£360.00
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Stunning pale blue sapphire with striking colour zoning- soft yellow dappled through the body of the stone.

Original price £360.00 - Original price £360.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £1,020.00 - Original price £1,020.00
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£1,020.00
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Current price £1,020.00

Original price £1,020.00 - Original price £1,020.00
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£1,020.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £948.00 - Original price £948.00
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£948.00
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Current price £948.00

Untreated pink sapphire from Pohorabawa, Sri Lanka. 

Original price £948.00 - Original price £948.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £144.00 - Original price £144.00
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£144.00
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Current price £144.00

Flat-back kite shape sapphires. Blue to pale blue colour.

Original price £144.00 - Original price £144.00
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£144.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £948.00 - Original price £948.00
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A pink sapphire with apricot-orange inclusions that create a captivating textured effect, perfect as a standout centre stone.

Original price £948.00 - Original price £948.00
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Current price £948.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £720.00 - Original price £720.00
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£720.00
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Current price £720.00

Original price £720.00 - Original price £720.00
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£720.00
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Current price £720.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £540.00 - Original price £540.00
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£540.00
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Current price £540.00

Original price £540.00 - Original price £540.00
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£540.00
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Current price £540.00