Discounted Due to Defect - Natural Larimar GemstoneDiscounted Natural Gemstone Due to Defect - Larimar is a trademarked name for a rare blue, gem-quality variety of the mineral pectolite.This stone did not meet our quality standards. Please see photos for clarification. The defects in this stone are as follows:
* 4 visible cracks at the top
Please contact us for more details of the defects if you have questions or require more specifics.
Blue Larimar is found only in one location in the entire world - the Dominican Republic. Its color can vary from white to light-blue, and from medium sky to volcanic blue.
The history of Larimar is based on many legends and stories. Although Larimar is commercially a relatively new gemstone, Dominican ancestors have long-prized the Caribbean gem. Stories of its first discovery claim that it was found by Father Miguel Domingo Fuertes Loren in 1916 in the Dominican Republic.
When polished, it exhibits an attractive silky luster. Due to its distinct pattern and colors, there are really no other gemstones commonly mistaken for rare blue Larimar.
No Fire: Set after firing. This gemstone is set on a plastic base to give height in a setting.
Natural gemstones can vary in thickness. If you need to know the vertical dimension of a specific gemstone, please contact customer service.
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