An invitation to discover Ceylon blue sapphire

Natural, unheated and untreated gemstones, chosen by a Sri Lankan gem-mining family and shown to you in person, in Sri Lanka. Come to look, compare and ask everything. There is never an obligation to buy.

Plan your private viewing Meet the family

Natural, unheated and untreated
Independent GIC report for every shortlisted stone
Come to look. No obligation to buy
Official export documentation

Ayubowan

May you live long

A remarkable stone. A family story. A connection we hope will last.

Some treasures are found. Others are the people we meet.

Whoever you are choosing for

Some guests arrive with a particular shade of blue in mind. Others simply want to see a natural sapphire for the first time. Every viewing is prepared around the person coming to it.

For yourself or someone you love

A stone for an engagement ring, an heirloom piece or a gift. Hold each one, watch how its colour changes in the light, and take all the time you need.

For collectors

Natural, unheated and untreated sapphires and rarer stones, with an independent GIC report for every gem you shortlist before you decide.

For jewellers and the trade

Tell us the colours, sizes and shapes you work with. We prepare a selection before your visit and gladly discuss special requests in advance.

The family behind Noura

Before there was a company, there was a family life shaped by gemstones.

Founder of our family story

R. Jayadasa Gamage

A lifetime written in gemstones.

Jayadasa devoted his working life to Sri Lanka's gem-mining trade, gaining the kind of understanding that grows through years of direct experience with the stones, the earth and the people who work with them.

It is a world that asks for patience. No two stones are quite alike, and experience matters when recognising the qualities that make each one special. This was the world in which he raised his son, Nipun.

Director

R. Nipun Gamage

A childhood among gems. A vision beyond borders.

Nipun grew up beside his father, then worked full-time with him in Sri Lanka's gem mines. Over time an ambition took shape: to offer people from around the world the chance to discover Sri Lankan gemstones closer to their source.

That ambition became Noura Gem International (Private) Limited. Today Nipun is the personal contact for every guest, from the first enquiry through their time in Sri Lanka and long after they return home.

What I enjoy most is watching someone discover the particular stone that speaks to them, with its colour and character exactly as nature formed them.

R. Nipun Gamage, Director

A relationship is worth more than a sale

We want you to feel that you have people in Sri Lanka you can return to, ask questions of, and trust.

Time is yours: We listen, learn what matters to you and make space for thoughtful, unhurried viewing.
Choice stays yours: Compare the natural blue sapphires first, then explore our other gems freely. There is no obligation to buy.
Clarity comes first: We present natural, unheated and untreated gemstones, with independent GIC reporting for the stones you shortlist.
The connection continues: Nipun remains your personal contact after your visit, for future enquiries or simply to stay in touch.

If the right stone is not waiting for you, the welcome still is.

Ceylon blue sapphire

A blue with a story all its own.

There are many beautiful blue gemstones, yet the Ceylon blue sapphire holds a place of its own in the story of Sri Lanka. For centuries the island's sapphires have travelled far beyond its shores, admired for their colour and character.

The most captivating can appear wonderfully luminous, from softer, open blues to richer, saturated tones. The right blue is personal. Sometimes it is the depth of colour that draws you in; sometimes it is the way light moves through the stone.

Sapphire is also enduringly practical. At 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, it is a beautiful choice for jewellery that can be worn and treasured for many years, with appropriate care.

Softer, open bluesRicher, saturated tones

Colour and character

Look closely at hue, tone and saturation. Two blue sapphires of similar size can feel entirely different side by side.

Clarity and cut

Notice the stone in changing light, how its facets return light and which natural features are visible. Beauty is more than a number on a report.

Natural. Unheated. Untreated.

The Ceylon blue sapphires we present are offered as nature created them. Careful cutting and polishing simply give each stone a shape in which its beauty can be appreciated.

We arrange an independent GIC report for shortlisted stones before purchase, so individual identity and detectable treatments can be evaluated on their own merits.

Begin with blue. Discover beyond.

A considered selection, led by Ceylon blue sapphire. Every gemstone we present is selected as natural, unheated and untreated. The earth creates its colour and character; we simply cut and polish it.

Precious stones

Blue sapphireThe heart of our selection. Soft cornflower to deep royal blue.
Yellow sapphireCanary to golden tones. Known in Vedic astrology as Pukhraj.
Pink sapphireDelicate pastel pink to vivid, saturated pink.
RubyCeylon rubies lean toward a lighter, raspberry red.

Semi-precious stones

SpinelReds, pinks and blues. Long mistaken for ruby in royal collections.
GarnetDeep wine reds through to warm orange tones.
AquamarineClear sea blues from the beryl family.

Rare stones

AlexandriteGreen in daylight, turning red under incandescent light.
ChrysoberylBright yellow to greenish stones, prized for their hardness and brilliance.
Cat's eyeA sharp line of light moves across a honey or apple-green stone.

Nature made the masterpiece. We only gave it shape.

These are the stones we focus on, not a list of guaranteed stock. Each shortlisted gemstone is subject to independent GIC findings to help establish its identity and assess detectable treatments.

See the stones. Ask everything. Decide in your own time.

Your private gem viewing in Sri Lanka begins with curiosity, not a commitment to purchase.

Begin with a conversation
Tell Nipun your preferred blue sapphire shades, sizes, budget and travel dates, along with any other gemstones you would love to see.
Arrive as our guest
Our team welcomes you at the airport and accompanies you between your hotel and your arranged gemstone viewings.
Explore a varied selection
Begin with natural, unheated and untreated blue sapphires, then discover yellow and pink sapphires, ruby, and our semi-precious and rare stones.
Shortlist and verify
Examine each stone, ask about its natural character and quality, and review an independent GIC report for shortlisted gems before deciding.
Choose without pressure
Choose only what feels right, with clear information, independent reporting and no pressure to buy.
Return home with proper documentation
For gemstones you purchase, we manage the official export process with the relevant Sri Lankan authorities and Customs.

Come for the sapphire. Remember the island.

A beautiful discovery can begin a much longer connection.

Alongside your gemstone viewings, you may wish to discover more of the island:

Tea-covered hills
Galle Fort
Sigiriya rock fortress
Kandy's cultural heritage
A gem-mining area, where practical

If you are curious about where gemstones begin, ask Nipun about visiting a gem-mining area. Such experiences can be discussed and arranged where practical.

There is no fixed idea of the perfect visit. Some guests spend quiet time studying blue sapphires; others want to see different gemstones or more of the island. We will discuss what suits you and explain the practical arrangements in advance.

The finest journeys often leave us with more than what we came to find.

We would be honoured to welcome you

Perhaps you already have a particular shade of Ceylon blue in mind. Perhaps you are curious to see an entirely natural sapphire in person.

Tell Nipun what you love. We will prepare a selection beginning with blue sapphires and extending to our other gemstones, discuss any rare-stone requests, and shape the visit around your interests.

We hope you feel less like a customer entering a showroom and more like a guest meeting a family pleased to share the natural treasures of Sri Lanka.

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