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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 5.6 x 4.5mm
£360.00 - £360.00
£360.00
£360.00 - £360.00
£360.00

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

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.0 x 3.0mm
£144.00 - £144.00
£144.00
£144.00 - £144.00
£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 - £144.00
£144.00
£144.00 - £144.00
£144.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 4.0mm
£120.00 - £120.00
£120.00
£120.00 - £120.00
£120.00

£120.00 - £120.00
£120.00
£120.00 - £120.00
£120.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.0 x 4.5mm
£432.00 - £432.00
£432.00
£432.00 - £432.00
£432.00

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

£432.00 - £432.00
£432.00
£432.00 - £432.00
£432.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.6 x 4.2mm
£180.00 - £180.00
£180.00
£180.00 - £180.00
£180.00

£180.00 - £180.00
£180.00
£180.00 - £180.00
£180.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 7.9 x 5.5mm
£360.00 - £360.00
£360.00
£360.00 - £360.00
£360.00

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

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

Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.75 x 4.0mm
£360.00 - £360.00
£360.00
£360.00 - £360.00
£360.00

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

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.1 x 4.5mm
£420.00 - £420.00
£420.00
£420.00 - £420.00
£420.00

Beautiful lagoon green sapphire from Sri Lanka.

£420.00 - £420.00
£420.00
£420.00 - £420.00
£420.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48 8.35 x 5.15mm
£1,380.00 - £1,380.00
£1,380.00
£1,380.00 - £1,380.00
£1,380.00

£1,380.00 - £1,380.00
£1,380.00
£1,380.00 - £1,380.00
£1,380.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48 7.4 x 5.0mm
£1,020.00 - £1,020.00
£1,020.00
£1,020.00 - £1,020.00
£1,020.00

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

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.5 x 4.0mm
£228.00 - £228.00
£228.00
£228.00 - £228.00
£228.00

A selection of blue, light blue and pale blue sapphires ethically sourced from Sri Lanka.

£228.00 - £228.00
£228.00
£228.00 - £228.00
£228.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 4.6 x 4.6mm
£288.00 - £288.00
£288.00
£288.00 - £288.00
£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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£288.00 - £288.00
£288.00
£288.00 - £288.00
£288.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 8.2 x 5.7mm
£780.00 - £780.00
£780.00
£780.00 - £780.00
£780.00

£780.00 - £780.00
£780.00
£780.00 - £780.00
£780.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.4 x 4.7mm
£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00
£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00

£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00
£468.00 - £468.00
£468.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48 3.0 x 3.0mm
£84.00 - £84.00
£84.00
£84.00 - £84.00
£84.00

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

£84.00 - £84.00
£84.00
£84.00 - £84.00
£84.00

Ruby

Nineteen48 1.1mm
£24.00 - £24.00
£24.00
£24.00 - £24.00
£24.00

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

£24.00 - £24.00
£24.00
£24.00 - £24.00
£24.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 7.6 x 5.0mm
£948.00 - £948.00
£948.00
£948.00 - £948.00
£948.00

A responsibly sourced, untreated, pink sapphire from a gem mine near Pohorabawa, Sri Lanka. This stone has a vibrant colour with plenty of sparkle.

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

Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.7 x 6.5mm
£360.00 - £360.00
£360.00
£360.00 - £360.00
£360.00

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

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

Sapphire

Nineteen48 8.7 x 5.4mm
£900.00 - £900.00
£900.00
£900.00 - £900.00
£900.00

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

£900.00 - £900.00
£900.00
£900.00 - £900.00
£900.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 8.0 x 4.0mm
£144.00 - £144.00
£144.00
£144.00 - £144.00
£144.00

Flat-back kite shape sapphires. Blue to pale blue colour.

£144.00 - £144.00
£144.00
£144.00 - £144.00
£144.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 4.1mm
£96.00 - £96.00
£96.00
£96.00 - £96.00
£96.00

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

£96.00 - £96.00
£96.00
£96.00 - £96.00
£96.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48 7.4 x 5.4mm
£948.00 - £948.00
£948.00
£948.00 - £948.00
£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
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Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.9mm
£360.00 - £360.00
£360.00
£360.00 - £360.00
£360.00

£360.00 - £360.00
£360.00
£360.00 - £360.00
£360.00
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Sapphire

Nineteen48 7.1 x 5.6mm
£720.00 - £720.00
£720.00
£720.00 - £720.00
£720.00

£720.00 - £720.00
£720.00
£720.00 - £720.00
£720.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 7.4 x 5.0mm
£540.00 - £540.00
£540.00
£540.00 - £540.00
£540.00

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

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.7mm
£480.00 - £480.00
£480.00
£480.00 - £480.00
£480.00

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

Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.9 x 5.0mm
£360.00 - £360.00
£360.00
£360.00 - £360.00
£360.00

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

Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.3mm
£1,500.00 - £1,500.00
£1,500.00
£1,500.00 - £1,500.00
£1,500.00

£1,500.00 - £1,500.00
£1,500.00
£1,500.00 - £1,500.00
£1,500.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.5 x 4.7mm
£480.00 - £480.00
£480.00
£480.00 - £480.00
£480.00

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

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.7 x 5.1mm
£540.00 - £540.00
£540.00
£540.00 - £540.00
£540.00

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

Sapphire

Nineteen48 9.1 x 4.7mm
£660.00 - £660.00
£660.00
£660.00 - £660.00
£660.00

£660.00 - £660.00
£660.00
£660.00 - £660.00
£660.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 9.8 x 4.7mm
£1,140.00 - £1,140.00
£1,140.00
£1,140.00 - £1,140.00
£1,140.00

£1,140.00 - £1,140.00
£1,140.00
£1,140.00 - £1,140.00
£1,140.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.0mm
£324.00 - £324.00
£324.00
£324.00 - £324.00
£324.00

A selection of pastel round sapphires from Pelmadulla, Sri Lanka

£324.00 - £324.00
£324.00
£324.00 - £324.00
£324.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 7.3mm
£900.00 - £900.00
£900.00
£900.00 - £900.00
£900.00

Lovely large pale blue-lilac round sapphire.

£900.00 - £900.00
£900.00
£900.00 - £900.00
£900.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 5.0 x 3.5mm
£120.00 - £120.00
£120.00
£120.00 - £120.00
£120.00

Bright blue tapered baguette sapphires

£120.00 - £120.00
£120.00
£120.00 - £120.00
£120.00

Sapphire

Nineteen48 6.0 x 4.0mm
£432.00 - £432.00
£432.00
£432.00 - £432.00
£432.00

£432.00 - £432.00
£432.00
£432.00 - £432.00
£432.00