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Wholesale Sapphires, Direct from the Source

Ethically mined, expertly sorted, and supplied to gem dealers, jewellers, and manufacturers worldwide.

Wholesale Sapphires, Direct from the Source

Ethically mined, expertly sorted, and supplied to gem dealers, jewellers, and manufacturers worldwide.

Why Work With
Richardson Sapphires?

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Mine to Market

All stones sourced directly from our own Australian mine

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Expert Grading

Each parcel is sorted for colour, size, and clarity by experienced gemmologists.

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Ethical & Reliable

Over 50 years in mining.

Long-standing reputation for

quality and trust.

What We Supply

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Rough Sapphires

Mixed or sorted by size, colour, or grade.

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Calibrated Cut Stones

Mixed or sorted by size, colour, or grade.

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Fancy Colours & Partis

Yellow, Green, Blue, Partis, Pinks & More

Australian Blue Sapphire Collection

Authentic Australian blue sapphires known for their rich saturation, durability, and traceable origin — available in rough and precision-cut stones.

Our Australian Blue Sapphire collection features natural corundum mined in Australia, globally respected for its depth of colour and geological integrity.

Australian blue sapphires are distinguished by:

• Deep inky blues to vibrant royal tones
• Exceptional durability (Mohs 9)
• Strong crystal structure
• Clear origin traceability

This wholesale offering includes both rough (uncut) material and professionally cut stones.

Raw (Uncut) Material

• Natural Australian sapphire rough
• Direct from Australian deposits
• Ideal for custom cutting and bespoke projects
• Available in varying sizes and colour ranges

Cut Stones

• Precision-cut Australian blue sapphires
• Suitable for fine jewellery and engagement pieces
• Various shapes and calibrated sizes available (subject to supply)
• Selected for colour strength and commercial consistency

Australian blue sapphires are increasingly sought after for their authenticity, sustainability profile, and distinct tonal character compared to other global sources.

Australian origin. Sourced and supplied by Richardson Mining.

Australian Parti Sapphire Collection

Authentic Australian Parti sapphires featuring natural multi-tonal colour zoning — available in both rough (uncut) and precision-cut stones.

Our Australian Parti Sapphire collection showcases natural corundum mined in Australia, celebrated for its distinctive multi-colour zoning — typically displaying unique blends of blue, green, and yellow within a single stone.

Unlike uniform single-tone sapphires, Parti sapphires are defined by their naturally occurring colour divisions, making each stone one-of-a-kind.

This wholesale collection includes:

Rough (Uncut) Material

• Natural rough sapphire direct from Australian deposits
• Ideal for custom cutters and bespoke jewellers
• Unique crystal structure and colour zoning visible in natural form
• Individual pieces selected for cutting potential and rarity

Cut Stones

• Precision-cut Australian Parti sapphires
• Showcasing intentional orientation to highlight colour zoning
• Suitable for high-end bespoke jewellery
• Available in a variety of shapes and calibrated sizes (subject to availability)

Australian Parti sapphires are globally recognised for their durability, traceability, and distinct geological identity. Each stone carries the natural character of Australian earth.

Australian origin. Sourced and supplied by Richardson Mining.

Australian Yellow Sapphire Collection

Brilliant Australian yellow sapphires, expertly cut and available in a wide range of shapes and sizes for fine jewellery production.

Our Australian Yellow Sapphire collection features natural corundum mined in Australia and professionally cut to highlight the stone’s vibrant golden tones.

Australian yellow sapphires are recognised for:

• Rich golden to lemon-yellow hues
• Excellent durability
• Strong crystal integrity
• Distinct Australian origin traceability

This collection is offered exclusively as precision-cut stones, ready for immediate jewellery setting.

Available in:

• Oval
• Round
• Cushion
• Emerald / Baguette cuts
• Custom shapes
• A broad range of calibrated and unique sizes

Each stone is selected for brightness, saturation, and commercial appeal while maintaining the distinctive character of Australian sapphire material.

Australian yellow sapphires provide a bold yet refined alternative to traditional blue sapphire, offering designers versatility across engagement, statement, and high-end bespoke pieces.

Australian origin. Precision-cut and supplied by Richardson Mining.

Coloured Madagascan Sapphire Collection

A diverse range of naturally coloured sapphires sourced from Madagascar, available in both precision-cut stones and natural rough material.

Our Coloured Madagascan Sapphire collection showcases the vibrant spectrum of natural corundum produced from Madagascar’s globally recognised sapphire deposits.

Madagascar is known for its broad colour range, producing sapphires in tones including:

• Pink
• Purple
• Teal
• Yellow
• Green
• Peach
• Parti-coloured variations

Each stone displays natural colour characteristics unique to its geological formation.

This wholesale offering includes both rough (uncut) material and professionally cut stones.

Madagascan sapphires offer versatility for designers seeking colour diversity while maintaining sapphire durability and global recognition.

This collection is clearly identified as Madagascan origin and is separate from our Australian Sapphire categories.

Madagascar origin. Sourced and supplied by Richardson Mining.

Madagascan Pink Sapphire Collection

Vivid pink sapphires sourced from Madagascar and curated by Richardson Mining for the global wholesale market.

Our Madagascan Pink Sapphire collection features natural corundum sourced from established mining regions in Madagascar, known globally for producing vibrant pink to purplish-pink material.

These stones are selected for:

• Strong saturation and brightness
• Clean commercial cutting potential
• Consistent colour ranges suitable for jewellery production
• Reliable supply for wholesale and custom orders

Madagascar has become one of the most significant global sources of pink sapphire over the past three decades, producing material comparable in vibrancy to historically prized deposits.

This collection is distinct from our Australian Sapphire range and is clearly identified as Madagascan origin.

Sourced Madagascan stones by Richardson Mining.

Our Stones

Looking to Source Wholesale?

Whether you’re a jewellery designer, retailer, or gem dealer, we’d love to supply your next project. We currently offer sapphire parcels or individual stones with flexible volume options.

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