Larimar Gemstone Crystal Jewelry Floral Pendant
Reference id: bAeYbbYH7zE 11799
Pendant of a larimar stone with six petal flowers in a 925 silver plated frame.Measures about 2 3/8 inches long, 1 1/8 inch wide.
History
Larimar is a pectolite and is also known as:
- "Dolphin stone" for the charming and intelligent ocean creature
- "Caribbean gemstone" for its waves of ocean-blue color reminiscent of the waters near the Dominican Republic beach where it was found
- "Atlantis stone" for the belief by some that the Dominican Republic now stands where the legendary City of Atlantis fell
Larimar was reportedly discovered in 1916 by Father Miguel Domingo Fuertes Loren, but wasnt mined until decades later, when in 1974, Dominican Miguel Méndez and Peace Corps volunteer Norman Rilling noticed a piece of larimar on the Barahona province shoreline. Named for Miguels daughter, Larissa, and "mar," the Spanish word for "sea," larimar captures the exquisite beauty of the Caribbean Sea.
Metaphysical Properties
Edgar Cayce, the most documented psychic of the 20th century and a man known as the "sleeping prophet, once predicted that part of Atlantis would be discovered in the Caribbean. In addition, he indicated that a blue stone with extraordinary healing powers would be found there.
Larimar is commonly believed to be a calming stone, offering many incredible healing powers. It is considered by some to aid in communication and is associated with the crown, heart, third eye and throat chakras. Many alternative and holistic healers use larimar for a variety of physical, emotional and spiritual healing practices. Larimar promotes relaxation in the wearer and can be used as a worry stone. Worry stones are smooth, polished gemstones typically in the shape of an oval which, when gently rubbed between the thumb and pointer finger, are said to create a soothing sensation.
Geological Properties
Larimar is a rare blue variety of pectolite. The serene blue color is the result of the substitution of copper for calcium in the stone. The color can present as various shades of blue, green, and purple from a very pale, nearly white hue, to very dark green, violet and indigo. Most of Fire Mountain Gems and Beads larimar is between pale and mid-tone hues. With swirling bands of white, larimar mimics the wave crests of crystal blue Caribbean waters.
To date, the only known major deposits of larimar are found in the Dominican Republic, where it was most likely treasured by the areas first inhabitants, the Taino Indians. The only known major larimar mine is in this remote, mountainous location in the Dominican province of Barahona, where locals still mine the stone from narrow crevices using primitive hand tools. Other forms of pectolite can be found in the United States and Canada.
Common questions
- For pendants pictured without a bail (the piece that goes into the drill hole so you can slide a chain through), I will make a wire bail. I will need to be able to reach you to see what color bail you want the wire in.
Please keep dry. Some crystals will dissolve if they get wet. A little sweat against the skin or a little rain (if you are out and about) will be fine, but please do not shower or swim with the pieces.