Welcome to D&L Sapphires!
Our Story
In 2022, our family packed up our lives in Africa and headed for a brand new adventure in the Gemfields of Central Queensland, Australia. With no idea what the future held (but plenty of hope!), we dove into the sapphire game. Thanks to some friendly locals who generously shared their sapphire-finding secrets, we struck our first big gemstone and sold it. With the funds, we bought our own faceting machine and started learning the art of cutting gemstones - squeezing in time between bus runs and dinner!
From the earth to you
On weekends, you'll find us out under the blazing Aussie sun, fossicking for sapphires while dodging the occasional brown snake (the joys of rural living!). Whether we're finding shiny stones or purchasing from local miners, each gem has its own unique journey. Faceting these stones is where the magic happens. It's not without its challenges, but each finished gemstone feels like a mini celebration.
Most of our gems in our collection has been faceted by us, except for the smaller ones, which we send to our global faceting partner. For our larger gems, we take an extra step to ensure quality and authenticity by getting them valued by a registered gemologist, so you know exactly what you're getting when you buy from us.
Events where you can find us...
Each year, you can meet us in person at Gemfest - Festival of Gems in Anakie, Queensland, held every second weekend of August. It's the perfect opportunity to see our sapphires and other gemstones up close, hear the fossicking stories behind them, and connect with us face-to-face.
Our Values
