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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

Nineteen48 4.5mm
Original price £288.00 - Original price £288.00
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Original price £288.00 - Original price £288.00
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Current price £288.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 8.2 x 6.7mm
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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Current price £840.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.0 x 5.6mm
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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Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.0 x 4.5mm
Original price £144.00 - Original price £144.00
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Lovely azure hued pear-cut sapphires.

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Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.9 x 4.0mm
Original price £180.00 - Original price £180.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.5mm
Original price £540.00 - Original price £540.00
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Current price £540.00

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Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.0mm
Original price £240.00 - Original price £240.00
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Current price £240.00

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Sapphire

Nineteen48 10.0 x 3.35mm
Original price £420.00 - Original price £420.00
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An unusual baguette-cut sapphire from Sri Lanka with interesting internal inclusions.Measuring 10 x 3.3mm.

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Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.2 x 5.0mm
Original price £468.00 - Original price £468.00
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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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Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.75 x 4.75mm
Original price £300.00 - Original price £300.00
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A pretty oval blue sapphire from Sri Lanka. This stone measures 5.75 x 4.75mm.

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Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.15 x 4.2mm
Original price £204.00 - Original price £204.00
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A soft blue pear-shaped sapphire from Sri Lanka with gentle tones.Measuring 6.1 x 4.2mm and weighing just over half a carat

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Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.7 x 5.0mm
Original price £360.00 - Original price £360.00
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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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Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.1 x 3.9mm
Original price £144.00 - Original price £144.00
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A vibrant yellow sapphire in an almost princess-style cut.Measuring 5.1 x 3.9mm, this untreated stone weighs just over half a carat and has bright,...

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Sapphire

Nineteen48 4.5mm
Original price £288.00 - Original price £288.00
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A lovely selection of round blue sapphires from Sri Lanka.Each stone measures approximately 4.5mm and weighs around 0.44 carats, perfect for coordi...

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Sapphire

Nineteen48 7.2 x 5.4mm
Original price £540.00 - Original price £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

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Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.0mm
Original price £96.00 - Original price £96.00
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Hexagonal tablet-cut sapphires from Sri Lanka in a variety of colours.Each stone measures approximately 5mm

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Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.8mm
Original price £120.00 - Original price £120.00
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A lovely selection of hexagonal tablet-cut sapphires from Sri Lanka in pastel shades.Each stone measures approximately 5.5 - 6mm 

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Sapphire

Nineteen48 4.0mm
Original price £180.00 - Original price £180.00
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Responsibly sourced from Pohorabawa, Sri Lanka, these sapphires are cut in a round shape and weigh approximately 0.30 carats each. Measuring approx...

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Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.0 x 5.0mm
Original price £360.00 - Original price £360.00
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Blue, "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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Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.0mm
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Round sapphires from Sri Lanka measuring approximately 5mm. These stones range from light blue to deeper blue tones

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Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.0mm
Original price £240.00 - Original price £240.00
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Round sapphires from Sri Lanka measuring approximately 5mm.Two different colour options are available

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Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.5 x 3.6mm
Original price £240.00 - Original price £240.00
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A very bright pink-purple pear-shaped sapphire from Sri Lanka with soft purpley undertones.This stone has strong colour and would make a bold centr...

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Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.5mm
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A selection of bright coloured yellow sapphires.

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Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.0 x 4.0mm
Original price £60.00 - Original price £60.00
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Current price £60.00

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Sapphire

Nineteen48 3.5mm
Original price £120.00 - Original price £120.00
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Current price £120.00

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Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.6mm
Original price £456.00 - Original price £456.00
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Current price £456.00

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Current price £456.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.0mm
Original price £360.00 - Original price £360.00
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Current price £360.00

These 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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Sapphire

Nineteen48 3.5mm
Original price £96.00 - Original price £96.00
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Current price £96.00

Original price £96.00 - Original price £96.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48 8.3 x 5.3mm
Original price £168.00 - Original price £168.00
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Current price £168.00

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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Garnet

Nineteen48 9.3 x 6.4mm
Original price £168.00 - Original price £168.00
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Emerald shape garnet in a radiant cut with berry undertones. Really lovely colour.

Original price £168.00 - Original price £168.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48 3.5mm
Original price £144.00 - Original price £144.00
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Current price £144.00

Sri Lankan sapphires approx 3.5mm each. Peach and pink tones. Other colours are available.

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Current price £144.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 3.5mm
Original price £144.00 - Original price £144.00
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Current price £144.00

Sri Lankan sapphires approx 3.5mm each. Blue tones. Other colours are available.

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Current price £144.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 3.5mm
Original price £144.00 - Original price £144.00
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Current price £144.00

Sri Lankan sapphires approx 3.5mm each. Yellow, gold and brown tones. Other colours are available.

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

Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.4 x 5.1mm
Original price £240.00 - Original price £240.00
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Current price £240.00

A responsibly sourced yellow oval sapphire.

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

Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.2 x 6.2mm
Original price £708.00 - Original price £708.00
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Current price £708.00

Brilliant-cut, untreated sapphire in a pale apricot tone with warm sparkle. Weighs 1.34 carats and has a lovely "glow".

Original price £708.00 - Original price £708.00
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Current price £708.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.0 x 3.0mm
Original price £228.00 - Original price £228.00
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Current price £228.00

Crescent-shaped sapphires with an unusual cut and subtle tones—from clear to pale yellow to pale blue with a slight lilac undertone. Approximately ...

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