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Dominika Larimar Silver Pendant and Chain

Dominika Larimar Silver Pendant and Chain

  • £7890


A delicately patterned pale blue Larimar gemstone hand set in silver complete with an 18  inch silver chain. This Larimar gemstone really evokes the tropical Caribbean waters and skies.

Larimar is a rare variety of Pectolite, the delicate blue colour being attributed to traces of copper. This type  of Pectolite is only found in The Dominican Republic. It was formed as super heated gases brought minerals from deep within the Earth to cool in volcanic pipes. 

It was named by one of the discoverers after his daughter Larissa and the Spanish word for sea `mar`, hence Larimar.Legend states that the lost city of Atlantis lies in the region of the Caribbean . It was thought that the stone was used to decorate the bulidings of Atlantis , as it was often found washed up on the beaches. 

Larimar is believed to ecourage clear thought, aid tranquility and calmness. The birthstone for Aries, Virgo and Gemini

Pendant weight : 7.3 grams        Stone size:  2.6cm x 1.8cm


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