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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

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Sapphire

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£480.00 - £480.00
£480.00
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£480.00

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£480.00

Sapphire

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£840.00 - £840.00
£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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£1,680.00 - £1,680.00
£1,680.00
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£1,680.00

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£1,680.00

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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£288.00 - £288.00
£288.00
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£288.00

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£288.00
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£288.00

Sapphire

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£840.00 - £840.00
£840.00
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£840.00

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£840.00
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Sapphire

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

A pale blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka with subtle violet undertones.Measuring 6.2 x 5mm and weighing 0.85 carats, this stone has a soft, romanti...

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

Sapphire

Nineteen48
£300.00 - £300.00
£300.00
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£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

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£360.00 - £360.00
£360.00
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£360.00

Two deep blue oval sapphires from Sri Lanka with rich, saturated colour.Each stone measures approximately 6.7 x 5mm, weighs over 1 carat, and would...

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

Sapphire

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

An elegant pale blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka.Measuring 7.2 x 5.4mm, this stone has a soft colour

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£540.00
£540.00 - £540.00
£540.00

Sapphire

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£60.00 - £60.00
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Sapphire

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£168.00 - £168.00
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A medium blue, oval sapphire from an artisanal mine in Pohorabawa, Sri Lanka. This stone has quite a few inclusions and some colour zoning, which h...

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£168.00
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£168.00

Sapphire

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£240.00 - £240.00
£240.00
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£240.00

A responsibly sourced yellow oval sapphire.

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£240.00
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£240.00

Sapphire

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£300.00 - £300.00
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£300.00

Oval yellow sapphires each approximately 6 x 4mm. A range of golden hues with clean cuts.

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£300.00

Sapphire

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£216.00 - £216.00
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Oval sapphires in a dusky blue hue with grey undertones. Approximately 6 x 4mm.

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£216.00
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£216.00

Sapphire

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£144.00 - £144.00
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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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£144.00
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£144.00

Sapphire

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A subtle collection of long oval sapphires in pastel hues, each measuring approximately 6 x 3mm. Gentle, pastel tones.

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£120.00

Sapphire

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£120.00 - £120.00
£120.00
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£120.00

A selection of oval-cut sapphires measuring 6 x 3mm each, ranging from clear to soft, pale blue-grey tones. Calm, understated, and versatile.

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£120.00
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£120.00

Sapphire

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£456.00 - £456.00
£456.00
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£456.00

Lovely pale yellow oval sapphires from Sri Lanka.

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£456.00
£456.00 - £456.00
£456.00

Sapphire

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£480.00

Oval-to-round yellow sapphire with a bright cut and excellent sparkle. Charming colour with good vibrancy.

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£480.00
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£480.00

Sapphire

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£360.00

A well-matched pair of slightly oval sapphires, both approximately 6 x 5mm, in a delicate pale yellow. Ideal for earrings or a ring.

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

Sapphire

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£156.00 - £156.00
£156.00
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£156.00

Lovely oval, responsibly sourced sapphires in pale blue and clear with a tint of blue. 

£156.00 - £156.00
£156.00
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£156.00

Sapphire

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Sapphire

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£144.00 - £144.00
£144.00
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£144.00

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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£144.00
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£144.00

Sapphire

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£432.00 - £432.00
£432.00
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£432.00

Bright oval sapphires, each measuring approximately 6 x 4.5mm.

£432.00 - £432.00
£432.00
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£432.00

Sapphire

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£180.00 - £180.00
£180.00
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£180.00

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£180.00

Sapphire

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£360.00

Stunning pale blue sapphire with striking colour zoning- soft yellow dappled through the body of the stone.

£360.00 - £360.00
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£360.00

Sapphire

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£420.00
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£420.00

Beautiful lagoon green sapphire from Sri Lanka.

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£420.00
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£420.00

Sapphire

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£1,380.00 - £1,380.00
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£1,380.00

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£1,380.00

Sapphire

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£1,020.00 - £1,020.00
£1,020.00
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£1,020.00

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£1,020.00

Sapphire

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£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

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£948.00 - £948.00
£948.00
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£948.00

Untreated pink sapphire from Pohorabawa, Sri Lanka. 

£948.00 - £948.00
£948.00
£948.00 - £948.00
£948.00

Sapphire

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£948.00 - £948.00
£948.00
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£948.00

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

£948.00 - £948.00
£948.00
£948.00 - £948.00
£948.00

Sapphire

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

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£480.00
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£480.00