A Caribbean original
Larimar stones.
A Caribbean story
worth knowing.
Discover Larimar. Raw stones, beautifully polished gems, and jewelry inspired by the extraordinary blue of the Dominican Republic.
Find your blue
One stone. Endless possibilities.
The story beneath the surface
From a small corner
of the world.
To yours.
Larimar is the trade name for blue pectolite from the Dominican Republic. Its ocean-like patterns are revealed one cut at a time.
We believe knowing a stone is part of loving it. Explore its geology, learn what to look for, and choose with confidence.
Discover its origin ↗The Larimar journal
A beautiful stone. A deeper story.
The essentials · Guide
What is Larimar? A guide to the Dominican blue gemstone
Understand what Larimar is, where it comes from, how it differs from other blue stones, and which form suits collecting, making, or wearing.
Origin & geology · Guide
Where does Larimar come from? Origin, formation, and history
Explore Larimar’s Dominican source, the distinction between host rock and mineral growth, its recorded history, and the evidence behind provenance claims.
Identification · Guide
How to identify real Larimar: evidence, imitations, and tests
Separate visual clues from identification, understand laboratory evidence, and follow a practical verification process before buying Larimar.