Our Story

Royal Ceylon Gemstones specialises in importing, retailing and wholesaling
ethically sourced, certified Ceylon sapphires and other rare gemstones
to customers, Australian jewellers and retailers. We provide gemstones
accompanied by authenticity certification and expert guidance to ensure
our clients receive the highest quality stones to create that special
piece or to complete their gemstone collections.  

We are a family owned company being run by a husband and wife duo.
Inspired by our upbringings and passion for gemstones, crystals and the
natural world, Royal Ceylon Gemstones was born. 

Customer service is at the heart of our business. We go above and beyond to find
the perfect gem for each client, even sourcing rare stones we may not
currently stock. We never deal in artificial gems and remain completely
transparent about every stone, including its origin, treatment, and
quality. Our commitment to honesty and excellence ensures lasting trust
and satisfaction. 

Our culture is built on passion, innovation, and problem-solving, with a
commitment to community engagement and sustainability. We continually
adapt, progress, and overcome challenges, always going above and beyond
to source the perfect gemstone. This unique blend of authenticity,
dedication, and innovation sets us apart in the industry.

Brief History

Royal Ceylon Gemstones was founded from a passion for gemstones and a desire to bridge the gap between Sri Lanka’s rich heritage of gem mining and the Australian jewellery market. With strong family
connections to the Sri Lankan gem trade, Royal Ceylon Gemstones binds our heritages and ensures transparency, authenticity, and access to high-quality gemstones.

Meet The Team

Dilan

Dilan is the business owner and founder of the company. Royal Ceylon Gemstones was born from his inspiration and drive. Dilan sources the stones for our business, doing many quality checks and research to find the perfect gemstones to bring our collections to life. He is also in charge of all business requirements and website updates.

With a background in building design and civil engineering combined with his gemological knowledge Dilan brings this to life in his job through his intuition, creativity, reliability and diligence. 

Dilan’s favourite gemstones is the Padparadscha sapphire. The name being derived from the Sinhalese word for Lotus Blossom and being characterised by its delicate blend of pink and orange hues, reminiscent of a tropical sunset. 

Catriona

With a bachelor of creative arts Catriona brings a keen eye to the gemstone business.  She works as the artistic director, photographer, editor and helps managed the social media pages. She has a great eye for detail and colour matching which is where she really shines. If you are after the perfect colour match, she is your person. 

Catriona’s favourite gemstones is the Pigeon Blood Ruby. A vibrant red hue with subtle blue undertones, Catriona is drawn to Rubies as they are her birth stone. 

Sustainability 

We are committed to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and transparency in the gemstone trade. Beyond business, this commitment extends to personal values of honesty, integrity, and building trust with every customer. We have a great love of the natural world and want to protect it for future generations. All our jewellery boxes are built to last, ensuring long time usage as well as all our packaging is recyclable. We strive to leave a positive impact in both the jewelry industry and the wider community.