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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Nineteen48A dreamy lilac emerald-cut sapphire in pastel tones, with lovely sparkle.
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Nineteen48A 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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Nineteen48A pretty oval blue sapphire from Sri Lanka. This stone measures 5.75 x 4.75mm.
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Nineteen48Blue, "roval" sapphires from an artisanal mine in Sri Lanka. The cut sits between a round and oval form. Measuring approximately 6x5mm, these untre...
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Nineteen48These rose cut, round, blue sapphires were responsibly sourced from an artisanal mine near Pelmadulla in Sri Lanka. The gems have good clarity. One...
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Nineteen48A responsibly sourced yellow oval sapphire.
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Nineteen48Pear-cut sapphires in pale yellow tones. Approximately 7 x 5mm.
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Nineteen48Pair of pear-cut sapphires with pastel yellow undertones. Each stone measures approximately 7 x 5mm - ideal for ring shoulders.
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Nineteen48A charming trio of yellow sapphires in mixed shapes—two ovals and one cushion cut. Each stone has a unique shade, making this set ideal for playful...
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Nineteen48Clear, untreated sapphire weighing 0.88 carats. Sparkly and well-cut with graceful proportions.
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Nineteen48A lovely delicate apricot coloured cushion-cut sapphire.
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Nineteen48Emerald-cut untreated sapphire in a soft pastel yellow tone, just under 1 carat. Elegant and understated with good clarity.
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Nineteen48A set of trillion-cut sapphires measuring 6mm each in soft pastel tones ranging from clear to pale blue and delicate yellow. Perfect for creating a...
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Nineteen48A clear sapphire with a slight lemon undertone. Trillion cut from Sri Lanka.
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Nineteen48Stunning pale blue sapphire with striking colour zoning- soft yellow dappled through the body of the stone.