29/05/2026
On a buying trip to Sri Lanka, visiting the sapphire mines is an important part of the process. Understanding exactly where a gemstone comes from, how it is mined and following its journey from source to finished jewellery is something I place a great deal of importance on.
This footage was taken at an open cast sapphire mine, where every stone begins its journey. By visiting the mines and meeting the people involved, I can gain a far better understanding of the material and its origins. From an ethical sourcing perspective, it does not get much more traceable than seeing the source with your own eyes and following the stone from mine to finished piece.
Every sapphire has a story, and for me that story begins at the source.