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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 £900.00 - Original price £900.00
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Royal purple pear shape sapphire from Sri Lanka.

Original price £900.00 - Original price £900.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £420.00 - Original price £420.00
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Beautiful purple sapphire.

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

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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Current price £780.00

Sapphire

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

Original price £948.00 - Original price £948.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £900.00 - Original price £900.00
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£900.00
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Current price £900.00

Original price £900.00 - Original price £900.00
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£900.00
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Current price £900.00

Sapphire

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Original price £780.00 - Original price £780.00
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Pretty, pale blue round sapphire. Eye-clean clarity.

Original price £780.00 - Original price £780.00
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Sapphire

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Original price £660.00 - Original price £660.00
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£660.00
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Current price £660.00

An elegant elongated octagonal blue sapphire from Sri Lanka. This untreated gem measures 8.8 x 4.9 mm and displays a vivid blue tone. A small surfa...

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Sinhalite

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

Sinhalite

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

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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Sinhalite

Nineteen48
Original price £948.00 - Original price £948.00
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A statement piece, this stunning golden-brown stone is just shy of 12 carats. Oval-cut and full of depth, it would make a great cocktail ring.

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Scapolite

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Original price £360.00 - Original price £360.00
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A pear-cut scapolite with excellent sparkle. Clear with a soft peachy undertone: delicate, bright, and full of charm.

Original price £360.00 - Original price £360.00
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Quartz

Nineteen48
Original price £300.00 - Original price £300.00
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Large emerald-cut lemon quartz with a gentle yellow hue. Bright and sunny in tone.

Original price £300.00 - Original price £300.00
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Quartz

Nineteen48
Original price £708.00 - Original price £708.00
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A beautifully graduated ametrine (amethyst-citrine blend), this 11.13-carat gem shifts from soft yellow at one end to a pale purple at the other.

Original price £708.00 - Original price £708.00
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Peridot

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Original price £780.00 - Original price £780.00
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An almost 6-carat oval peridot with a powerful, intense green. Rich saturation.

Original price £780.00 - Original price £780.00
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Sapphires - Group

Nineteen48
Original price £1,920.00 - Original price £1,920.00
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£1,920.00
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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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Tourmaline

Nineteen48
Original price £6,600.00 - Original price £6,600.00
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A stunning orange tourmaline weighing 7.8 carats. Intense colour and beautiful cut‚ this is a show-stopping gem for a dramatic cocktail ring.

Original price £6,600.00 - Original price £6,600.00
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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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Chrysoberyl

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Original price £468.00 - Original price £468.00
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An elegant oval-cut chrysoberyl with a yellowy-green tone, pale tones of chartreuse.

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Quartz

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Original price £540.00 - Original price £540.00
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A large 10-carat quartz with dramatic colour zoning: amethyst purple on one side blending into a yellowish-clear band.

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Tourmaline

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Original price £540.00 - Original price £540.00
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An intense natural green tourmaline in baguette cut, just over 3 carats. Bold lines and saturated colour.

Original price £540.00 - Original price £540.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £948.00 - Original price £948.00
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Aquamarine

Nineteen48
Original price £4,320.00 - Original price £4,320.00
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A stunning aquamarine - the biggest ever mined from Pohorobawa, Sri Lanka. This icy blue beauty is a huge 60.22cts!

Original price £4,320.00 - Original price £4,320.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £840.00 - Original price £840.00
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£840.00
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Current price £840.00

Original price £840.00 - Original price £840.00
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Sapphire

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

Nineteen48
Original price £840.00 - Original price £840.00
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£840.00
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Current price £840.00

Original price £840.00 - Original price £840.00
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Sapphire

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

Sapphire Party Pack

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

A selection of blue sapphires from Sri Lanka. Perfect for cast-in-place and cast-not-set pieces. Also to help fill out your gem collection! Total c...

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

Sapphire Party Pack

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

A selection of yellow sapphires from Sri Lanka. Perfect for cast-in-place and cast-not-set pieces. Also to help fill out your gem collection! Total...

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Original price £468.00 - Original price £468.00
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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 £720.00 - Original price £720.00
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Current price £720.00

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

Sapphire

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

Sweet asymmetrical pairing of emerald-cut sapphires. Buy as a pair or seperately. (priced per gemstone)

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

Sapphire

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

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

Sapphire

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

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

Sapphire Party Pack

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

Part pack of yellow sapphires from Sri Lanka. Includes two hexagon portrait cuts, as well as a pear and trillion. Total carat weight: 4.92ct Size r...

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

Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £840.00 - Original price £840.00
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Current price £840.00

Original price £840.00 - Original price £840.00
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Current price £840.00

Sapphire

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