Larimar is only found in a limited deposit in the Dominican Republic. Its lovely sea-blue color is reminiscent of the Caribbean seas.
Larimar’s official discovery in 1974 sounds almost like the plot of a treasure hunt. Miguel Méndez and Norman Rilling stumbled upon this mesmerizing stone in the Dominican Republic, though locals had whispered about its existence for years. The name “Larimar” comes from Méndez’s daughter’s name, “Larissa,” combined with “mar,” the Spanish word for sea—because, honestly, calling it anything else wouldn’t do justice to its oceanic beauty.
Larimar is linked to the lost city of Atlantis, thanks to a prediction by famed psychic Edgar Cayce. He prophesied that a mysterious blue healing stone could be found in the Caribbean. Larimar might be Atlantis’ best-kept secret. Whether you believe the myth or not, one thing is certain: wearing Larimar from the Caribbean can feel like carrying a piece of magic.
Quality grading is according to coloration and the typical mineral crystal configuration in the stone. Larimar also comes in green and can have red spots, brown strikes, etc., due to the presence of other minerals or oxidation. The more intense the blue color and the contrast in the stone, the higher and rarer is the quality. The blue color is photosensitive and fades with time if exposed to too much light and heat.
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Larimar from the Carribean
