Guiding Every Journey with Experience & Care
A personal, guided sapphire experience — from first conversation to final stone
In a market increasingly shaped by mass production & laboratory manufacturing, we choose a different path.
Our mission is to offer an alternative to the traditional gemstone supply chain—one that honors origin, supports the people behind each stone, and places the client at the center of the journey.
At Fire in Ice, our team is both guide and partner.
Bound by friendship, shared purpose, and deep cultural ties, we work between East and West to bring clarity and care to every sapphire journey. Trained in the West and deeply connected to traditions in Sri Lanka, we support clients with insight, context, and empathy gained from years of experience.
Your journey is intentionally guided. From the moment you begin, you’ll work with a dedicated team that remains involved throughout. You won’t be passed between departments or handed off along the way—your point of contact stays consistent, with someone who understands your vision, your stone, and the details that matter.
As your sapphire is sourced, selected, certified, cut, and prepared for export, we share regular updates, photos, and videos so you can follow its path from the source onward. Nothing is hidden, rushed, or abstracted.
The result is a collaborative process — because a stone chosen for you should never feel impersonal.
Ravin
Operations & Partnerships
Ravin heads up operations, philanthropic initiatives & 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
Logistics & Community Relations
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 jewelry 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
Quality Assurance & Ethics
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
Marketing & Communications
Lauren heads up marketing, financials, administration, & company communications.
A member of the International Gem Society, Lauren is deeply passionate about Sri Lanka and its rich mining heritage. She is drawn to the stories behind each stone and plays a central role in shaping how Fire in Ice communicates provenance, authenticity, and trust. With over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and project management for large-scale U.S.-based companies, Lauren is known for her clarity, organization, and thoughtful execution. Her leadership ensures complex initiatives move forward smoothly, efficiently, and always with intention.