It all started 20 years ago, growing up in Karibib, a small mining town in central Namibia. Tourmaline and other minerals were the talk of the town. Small miners searched for all kinds of stones and sold them on the streets — the beginning of a business destined for the gemstone trade.
Today, Kariongo Trading, a branch of Indigo Blue Gemstones Namibia, owns over ten mining claims in the Erongo Area between Wilhemstal and Omaruru — mining only tourmaline. A multicultural team with diverse skills works these mines.
To be tourmaline miners and enthusiasts by creating a unique gemstone experience from Namibia to the world.
To provide a high level of integrity, professionalism, trust and commitment to clients by developing long-term relationships.
Namibia offers a whole variety of minerals and gemstones. Indigo Blue Namibia is solely concentrated on tourmaline, found mainly in the Erongo Region — on various claims between Wilhemstal and Omaruru. Otjikatjango and Omapyu are the biggest and most productive mines.
In this area a large pegmatite vein runs parallel to the Erongo Mountains — perfect for tourmaline mining. The claims produce blue, green and pinkish-red. The well-known “Neuschwaben” mine, famous for its dark blue tourmalines, is also in this area.
Blue · Green · Pinkish-red — from the pegmatite veins of the Erongo Region, developed for generations.
Mining varies according to the size and complexity of the operation. Blasting and drilling with excavators, loaders and compressor-powered drilling machines open the pegmatite veins. The rough stones are collected, cut and distributed worldwide.
Geological mapping of the pegmatite veins running parallel to the Erongo Mountains. Surface probing by experienced prospectors.
Blasting and drilling. Excavators, loaders and drilling machines powered by compressors work the veins according to size and complexity.
Rough stones are collected and sorted by color, size and quality — blue, green and pinkish-red separated.
The rough stones are cut into wonderful pieces and sold locally, to Europe and all around the world.
Namibia suffers from high unemployment and a lack of education. We give our workers equal opportunities, engage in communities and prioritize the local population.
We prioritize the local population when hiring and give our workers equal opportunities for career development.
We actively engage in local communities — contributing to education, infrastructure and supporting traditions.
We sell directly to the client and are transparent throughout the entire process — from mining to export.
We invest back into the country — creating jobs through mining and cutting, and supporting local projects.
From extraction to the faceted stone — the full journey of our raw tourmaline.
