Larimar
It's blue colour is very sought after and its shades vary from azure to turquoise.
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Larimar: the blue stone of the Caribbean
Larimar is a natural stone found in the Barahona region in the southwest of the Dominican Republic. Its colors range from sky blue to turquoise blue, with white veins that sometimes evoke the movement of water.
It is a rare variety of pectolite, a mineral formed in rocks of volcanic origin. Its distinctive blue color is mainly due to the presence of copper.
A stone discovered in the Dominican Republic
Larimar was reported as early as 1916, but mining and commercial sales only really began in the 1970s.
Its name was coined by Miguel Méndez, who combined his daughter Larissa's nickname, "Lari", with the Spanish word "mar", meaning sea.
Today, Larimar is mined mainly in the mountains of Barahona province. It has become one of the best-known stones from the Dominican Republic.
How to choose your Larimar
Color: from very pale blue to deep blue, sometimes with turquoise or greenish shades.
Patterns: white veins and variations in blue make every stone different.
Quality: look for a beautiful color, a well-polished surface and no significant cracks.
Shape: round, oval, teardrop or irregular, depending on the jewelry you want to create.
Larimar is often used to create pendants, rings, bracelets and earrings. It pairs particularly well with silver, which brings out its blue shades.
I particularly love this stone for its soft colors and natural patterns. Two pieces of Larimar can look very different, making each piece of jewelry unique.
Larimar is a relatively soft stone: to preserve its luster, it is best to avoid impacts, chemicals and high temperatures.
