Larimar Jewelry

FAQs about Larimar Jewelry

How to buy the perfect Larimar jewelry?

There are 3 things to consider when buying Larimar jewelry: color, cut and clarity. This stone is available in a variety of blue shades and it gets its color during its formation. Almost all Larimar gemstones present white coloring, which is one of the deciding factors. Minimal white marbling and vivid blue coloring is the most valuable one. It’s mostly an opaque gemstone and occasionally translucent. Larimar is a soft gemstone which makes it suitable to cut into a variety of shapes for jewelry pieces. Faceted into cabochons or irregular shapes, if aiming to enhance a particular scheme. Larimar jewelry is usually one-of-a-kind pieces.

Is Larimar jewelry expensive?

There is a wide variety of jewelry there to suit every budget and style. Larimar jewelry is not very expensive but ain’t cheap either. It is considered a semi-precious stone that has only been found in the Caribbean Sea in Dominican Republic. Larimar beads are the most costly product. The production of these handmade beads represents a huge waste of Larimar stone, for this reason only a few local artisans make these.

What chakra is Larimar jewelry good for?

Larimar has a deep association with the Throat Chakra. Larimar jewelry seems to help relieve sore throats, tonsillitis, toothache, and coughs, especially when the gemstone is worn as a necklace.

Is Larimar a birthstone?

Yes, Larimar is the natural birthstone for those born between the 19th of February and the 19th of March. The turquoise variant of Larimar is believed to be the natural birthstone of those born between 20th March to 19th April.

What are the healing properties of Larimar jewelry?

As discussed in our blog post, It is said Larimar helps to relax and stay calm; it is also called a ‘worry stone.’ Due to its color and connection with its source –water–, Larimar jewelry is ideal to control anxiety and emotional issues.