'mine to you' ep5: Raw rocks and street auctions
Raw rocks, international buyers, and non-stop street auctions. The gem world meets right here in Demuwawatha.
Journal
Mine to you
POV into gem mines, markets, and everything gems through Mike's lens. Process videos and field notes from @gemsbyching .
'mine to you' ep4: Sourcing and the cutting wheel
From sourcing raw stones in the Nivithigala market to hours at the cutting wheel - a glimpse into the process before the final pieces.
'mine to you' ep3: Hunting in Nivithigala
Hunting in Nivithigala is only half the magic. Trusting the wheel to find the perfect orientation is where a star is truly born.
Mine to you journal ep2
POV from the source - Ceylon sapphire dealing, from rough on the table to buyer decisions.
Sri Lanka: world gem source
At the source in Sri Lanka - where Ceylon stones begin their journey from mine to market.
Changing the gem game in Sri Lanka
Digital transformation meets traditional gem trading - turntable capture and catalog workflows on the ground.
Closer to the source: Ceylon sapphires
Mine to you - Sri Lankan sapphires from the ground up, closer to where they're found.
The real talk on ethical mining
In Ratnapura, the city of gems - on ethical mining, partnerships, and the story behind the stones.
From field notes to stones in hand
See what capture and sourcing look like in practice, then browse the catalog or start a conversation.