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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 £540.00 - Original price £540.00
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Clear, brilliant-cut round sapphire with a well-executed cut that maximises sparkle. Bright and versatile.

Original price £540.00 - Original price £540.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £240.00 - Original price £240.00
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£240.00
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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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A well-matched pair of slightly oval sapphires, both approximately 6 x 5mm, in a delicate pale yellow. Ideal for earrings or a ring.

Original price £360.00 - Original price £360.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £48.00 - Original price £48.00
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Brilliantly sparkly clear white sapphire baguettes, each measuring 3 x 2mm. Clean, bright, and perfect for accent stones.

Original price £48.00 - Original price £48.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £180.00 - Original price £180.00
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Unusual half-moon or crescent-shaped yellow sapphires in tones from pale to vivid sunny yellow. Each stone measures approximately 5 x 3mm. A rare c...

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Original price £180.00 - Original price £180.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £420.00 - Original price £420.00
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A 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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Sapphire

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

Responsibly sourced from Sri Lanka, these radiant-cut sapphires display an almost colourless appearance with exceptional brilliance. On closer insp...

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Original price £144.00 - Original price £144.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £156.00 - Original price £156.00
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Lovely oval, responsibly sourced sapphires in pale blue and clear with a tint of blue. 

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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £840.00 - Original price £840.00
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A colourless, clear sapphire in a princess cut.

Original price £840.00 - Original price £840.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £528.00 - Original price £528.00
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A clear sapphire with a slight lemon undertone. Trillion cut from Sri Lanka.

Original price £528.00 - Original price £528.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £360.00 - Original price £360.00
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Original price £360.00 - Original price £360.00
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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

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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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £120.00 - Original price £120.00
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Current price £120.00

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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £432.00 - Original price £432.00
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£432.00
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Bright oval sapphires, each measuring approximately 6 x 4.5mm.

Original price £432.00 - Original price £432.00
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£432.00
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Current price £432.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £180.00 - Original price £180.00
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Current price £180.00

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Sapphire

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

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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £360.00 - Original price £360.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £420.00 - Original price £420.00
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Beautiful lagoon green sapphire from Sri Lanka.

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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £1,380.00 - Original price £1,380.00
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Sapphire

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

Nineteen48
Original price £228.00 - Original price £228.00
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A selection of blue, light blue and pale blue sapphires ethically sourced from Sri Lanka.

Original price £228.00 - Original price £228.00
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£228.00
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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

This 0.5 carat, dark pink sapphire is the ideal size for a contemporary solitaire ring. The stone comes from an artisanal gem mine near Pohorabawa,...

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

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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Sapphire

Nineteen48
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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Sapphire

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

Blue to light blue step-cut sapphires responsibly sourced from Pohorabawa, Sri Lanka. 

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

Ruby

Nineteen48
Original price £24.00 - Original price £24.00
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Small, melee rubies ethically sourced from Pelmadulla, Sri Lanka. Each is approx 1.1mm. Intense red-pink colour, perfect for pave setting.

Original price £24.00 - Original price £24.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £948.00 - Original price £948.00
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Untreated pink sapphire from Pohorabawa, Sri Lanka. 

Original price £948.00 - Original price £948.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £360.00 - Original price £360.00
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Current price £360.00

Flat-back, purple sapphire, ethically sourced from Pohorabawa, Sri Lanka.

Original price £360.00 - Original price £360.00
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Sapphire

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

Stunning cushion cut, deep blue, untreated sapphire, which was responsibly sourced from an artisanal mine near Ellawela, Sri Lanka.

Original price £900.00 - Original price £900.00
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Sapphire

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

Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £96.00 - Original price £96.00
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Current price £96.00

Blue and pale blue trillion sapphires. Multiple to choose from, approx 4.1mm each.

Original price £96.00 - Original price £96.00
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Current price £96.00

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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Sapphire

Nineteen48
Original price £360.00 - Original price £360.00
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£360.00
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Current price £360.00

Original price £360.00 - Original price £360.00
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£360.00
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Current price £360.00

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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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

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