Chosen Together.

A shared journey, rooted in tradition.

At Fire in Ice, we believe the most extraordinary gemstones carry more than beauty — they carry history, humanity, and intention.

We are a small team of four, bound by blood, friendship, and a shared ancestry rooted in Sri Lanka’s centuries-old gem mining tradition. What connects us is not only where we come from, but a deep commitment to preserving the heritage, communities, and craftsmanship that have shaped the world’s most celebrated sapphires.

Our work begins in Sri Lanka, an island long revered as one of the world’s most storied sources of sapphires. For generations, gem mining there has been a respected craft — practiced by families who work the land by hand, guided by patience, knowledge, and pride. These are the communities we work with directly, face-to-face, at the source.

Every Fire in Ice gemstone is hand-mined, hand-selected, and chosen with care. We personally inspect stones as they emerge from the earth, selecting only those with exceptional natural beauty, integrity, and potential. No catalogs. No mass inventories. Just a deeply personal process grounded in trust and experience.

We represent our clients in this process as if we were choosing for ourselves. Each search is guided by an individual vision, and every stone is selected with that person in mind. Along the way, we share photos and videos from the mines — inviting our clients into the journey, so they can witness the discovery of their stone and feel connected to its story from the very beginning.

This approach supports responsible, small-scale mining practices that respect both people and place. Traditional hand mining minimizes environmental impact and allows for land restoration, while sustaining dignified livelihoods and protecting a way of life passed down through generations.

In a market increasingly shaped by mass production and laboratory manufacturing, we choose a different path.

Natural gemstones are finite by nature — formed over millions of years, never replicated, never rushed. When responsibly sourced, they offer enduring beauty, long-term value, and a legacy worth preserving. A Fire & Ice stone is meant to be worn, cherished, and one day passed down — carrying both rarity and meaning.

Integrity guides every decision we make. We believe ethics are not about removing people from the process, but about honoring them within it — from the miners who bring these stones to light, to the clients who will treasure them for a lifetime.

Fire in Ice exists for those who seek something truly meaningful and rare — not only in what they wear, but in how it is chosen.

From Our Hands to Yours.

At Fire in Ice, the experience is intentionally personal. From the moment you begin, you are paired with a dedicated member of our four-person team who guides you through every step of the journey. You won’t be passed between departments or handed off along the way. Your point of contact remains constant — someone who understands your vision, your stone, and the details that matter to you.

As your sapphire is sourced, selected, certified, cut, and prepared for export, we share regular updates, photos, and videos, allowing you to follow your stone’s journey from the source onward. Nothing is hidden, rushed, or abstracted.

The result is a process that feels informed, human, and intentional — because a stone chosen for you should never feel impersonal.

Ravin

Ravin spearheads philanthropic initiatives and long-term partnerships.

Born and educated in London, Ravin immigrated to the United States, and has built a 30 year career in operations management, working at some of the most well-respected Boston and London-based corporations.

Born to Sri Lankan parents, his passion has always been to return to his roots and find meaningful ways to remain connected—supporting the people, practices, and relationships that sustain Sri Lanka’s generations-old gem trade, and ensuring its traditions continue through mutual respect and shared success.

Tharindu

Tharindu heads up logistics, transportation, and community relations.

Tharindu brings more than a decade of experience in logistics and transport, with a career grounded in coordination, reliability, and on-the-ground problem solving. He was actively involved in the establishment of Sri Lanka’s first free-of-cost ambulance service, a formative experience that reflects his long-standing commitment to service and community impact.

With over six years of experience in the gem and jewellery field, Tharindu plays a key role in supporting gemstone sourcing at the origin. He is deeply invested in creating fairer pathways within the mining sector, advocating for structures that give back to the workers and families who sustain the industry. His work is driven by respect for tradition, responsibility to community, and a belief in shared growth built on trust.

Nuwan

Nuwan heads up quality assurance, regulatory, ethics, and compliance.

With a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London and an MBA from the University of Middlesex, Nuwan brings a strong foundation in ethics, structure, and long-term thinking that continues to guide his work today. Beyond law and strategy, his enduring passion has always been gemstones.

For more than seven years, Nuwan has worked closely within the Ceylon gem industry, developing deep, practical expertise and long-standing relationships with miners, cutters, and respected gem families. Built on consistency, transparency, and trust, these relationships grant access to exceptional, unheated stones rarely available on the open market. Through his work, Nuwan connects origin and client relationships with integrity—ensuring every gemstone is accurately represented and offered with its full story intact.

Lauren

Lauren heads up marketing, financials, administration, and company communications. .

With over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and operations with large-scale US-based companies, primarily serving the investment real estate sector in the Boston area, Lauren has developed a reputation for clarity, organization, and thoughtful execution—ensuring complex initiatives move forward smoothly, efficiently, and with intention.

A member of the International Gem Society, Lauren is deeply passionate about Sri Lanka and its rich mining history. She is drawn to the stories behind each stone and plays a central role in shaping how Fire & Ice communicates provenance, authenticity, and trust—connecting clients to the journey from the earth into their hands.