Larimar, treasure of the Caribbean

.Larimar variety of Pectolite is a natural fine stone of blue color marbled with white.

.These marblings beautifully illustrate the effect of the sun's rays penetrating the crystal clear waters.

It originates only in the Dominican Republic and Italy .

. The quality of the stone is assessed according to its color: the deeper its blue, called " lagoon blue ", the more valuable it is.

.Greenish, gray, white colored stones are much less popular.

Larimar is a photosensitive stone that can lose its color over time; avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.

Larimar: A Father's Tribute to His Child

In 1974 Miguel Merguez discovered the blue stone which reminded him of the beauty of the Caribbean Sea.

He named it "Larimar", a fusion of his daughter's first name " Larissa " and the Spanish term " Mar " which means "sea".

Meaning

It symbolizes the joy of living , a stone of letting go and carefreeness , it opens the doors to expression and creativity .

Myths and legends

.Larimar, sometimes called the stone of the Atlanteans , is said to be linked to the creation of Atlantis.

.Edgar Cayce's prophecies foretold about 30 years before his discovery the emergence of a blue Caribbean stone with astonishing powers.

These mysterious writings envelop the history of this stone in a fascinating dimension.