Based in London and Sri Lanka, at Rough Cut Ceylon we work exclusively with sapphires. We're a second generation family run business with 50 years of expertise.

Sri Lankan gem miner with a blue sapphire crystal

A fair deal for all

We work exclusively with Sri Lankan sapphires. By working directly with local miners and suppliers we are able to give a better deal to them, their families and communities.

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Our Industry Credentials

  • GIA Logo

    Gemmological Institute of America

  • ICA Logo Landscape

    International Colored Gemstone Association

  • Gem A Logo

    Gemmological Association of Great Britain

  • 50 Years Experience

    With over 50 years of experience at the highest level of the Sri Lankan gemmological industry, we are able to ensure we acquire and sell only the finest quality natural sapphires.

  • Certified Stones

    All our sapphires are certified so you can be confident you are receiving truly authentic natural sapphires. Our certifications come from either Ceylon Gemmological Services in Colombo, GIA in Bangkok or the SSEF in Switzerland.

  • Family Buisness

    We are a family run business from which our Sri Lankan heritage is key, working both in London and Sri Lanka enables us to obtain the finest sapphires direct from source, for the best quality and value, without the middle men.
Gemmologist Dr Gamini Zoysa

Get to know us

Dr Gamini Zoysa is a world renowned gemmologist, Former President and current Executive Committee Member of the Gemmologists Association of Sri Lanka (GASL) and Former Sri Lankan President and Ambassador to the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA). He loves sharing his knowledge and passion for Gemology, passing this down to his family.

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