Buy Namibian gemstones, specimens and stone with the paperwork verified
Namibia's Erongo pegmatites, the Brandberg and the Karibib marble belt produce tourmaline, aquamarine, topaz, quartz, amethyst, collector specimens and dimension stone. We check the claim or licence, the royalty return and the mineral export permit before you pay, and source at 4% of the FOB value.
What Namibia supplies
| Materials | Tourmaline, aquamarine, topaz, fluorite, quartz, amethyst, garnet, specimens; marble and granite blocks |
|---|---|
| Availability | Year-round from licensed miners and registered dealers; specimen supply follows new finds |
| Forms | Gem rough by the gram or kilogram, specimens by the piece, lapidary rough by the tonne, blocks by the cubic metre |
| Minimum order | From a single parcel for gems and specimens; one block programme for stone |
| Shipping | Insured courier for gems and specimens; breakbulk or flat-rack containers from Walvis Bay for blocks |
| Terms | Deposit against the permit application and balance against the courier waybill; letters of credit for stone |
| Lead time | Two to four weeks for permits on a parcel; longer for quarry programmes |
| Exclusions | Diamonds and uranium are controlled outside this route; unprocessed lithium ore and some critical minerals are under export restriction |
How the price is formed
Gem rough is priced by the gram or carat after grading; specimens by the piece; stone by the cubic metre by quality class. A parcel whose permit, invoice and valuation agree may cost slightly more and is the only safe parcel to buy. We never facilitate under-declared values.
What we verify before you pay
- The claim or mining licence the material came from, checked with the Mines directorate
- The royalty return and the mineral export permit naming the buyer
- An independent valuation for higher-value parcels
- Species identification and treatment testing where relevant
- For stone: the quarry's licence, a site visit or sample slabs, and test results
How sourcing through Chrimson works
Send the specification, volume, Incoterm and timing. We match verified Namibian suppliers, share documented offers, and run the export paperwork for every consignment. Our fee is 4% of the FOB shipment value, invoiced when the export documents are handed over. Send a buyer enquiry.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy directly from small-scale miners?
Yes, if they hold a claim and the export is done legally in their name or a registered dealer's. Many do not hold claims; we check before you pay.
Are Namibian gemstones treated?
Most Namibian rough is untreated. Treatment in a parcel sold as Namibian is a sign of mixed origin, and we recommend testing higher-value parcels.
Can you source diamonds?
No. Namibian diamonds move only through the licensed channels under the Diamond Act and the Kimberley Process.
How are parcels shipped?
Gems and specimens by insured courier with the export permit and invoice, dimension stone by sea from Walvis Bay.