Intense Oceanic Teal Green Tourmaline - Erongo / Karibib, Namibia - 4.80ct
A 4.80-carat blue-green tourmaline distinguished by its saturated oceanic teal color, deep petrol-blue flashes, and precision emerald step cut. The stone balances deep oceanic blue with forest-green undertones, creating a moody, architectural color profile that shifts subtly under directional illumination.
Broad step facets produce a hall-of-mirrors effect, returning crisp teal highlights along the stone's elongated axis. Despite its medium-dark tone, the carefully oriented color reveals blue-green flashes through the end steps rather than allowing the entire stone to become visually dark. Sharp facet junctions and clean pavilion lines reinforce its geometric character.
Recorded as originating from the Erongo / Karibib region of Namibia, this specimen combines saturated color, exceptional observed transparency, and disciplined geometric cutting. Its appeal lies in the relationship between depth, proportion, and reflected light—a gemstone that rewards close examination rather than relying on brilliance alone.