Larimar ~ Atlantis Stone ~ Jewelry

Larimar, also called Atlantis Stone, is a variety of the pectolite found only in a small inaccessible region in the Dominican Republic. When properly shaped, cut, and polished, larimar produces a brilliant turquoise glow, which adds to its splendor. Larimar is a rare gemstone that is found in an inaccessible, mountainous, volcanic region of the Dominican Republic that overlooks the Caribbean Sea. Dominicans have long been aware of this wonderful stone, which they have been using in jewelry for centuries, but it was not until 1974 when larimar received it's respect and recognition. Larimar is currently one of the hottest new gemstones and in high demand. It's popularity is attributed to the implausible Caribbean blue color and it's rarity.

The Larimar stone comes in a wide variety of colors ranging from gentle greens to the deepest blue. It has been called the gemstone of the Caribbean, not only because of the location it is found, but also because of the colors, which mimic perfectly the variations of color of the Caribbean Sea. The color variation and patterning (a result of the cooling effect during crystallization) are what make the stone so unique and alluring.

Caribbean Blue Earrings

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