Larimar is an attractive semiprecious gemstone found exclusively in the Dominican Republic. A rare variety of blue pectolite, Larimar is one of the most recent semiprecious gemstone to have been discovered that has got such a huge acclamation from the entire world.

Discovered in 1974 by Miguel Mendez, Larimar has been able to impress a large number of people around the world with its beauty and uniqueness. The amazing colors, the perfectly blended shades of blue and white, the magnificence…everything adds to the beauty of the Larimar.

The craze about Larimar is not only due to its beauty. In other words, the metaphysical properties of Larimar are also impressive. Larimar has a favorable effect on human beings. The stone is believed to affect the fifth chakra or the neck region. This is the reason why Larimar is especially worn around the neck, a reason behind such a huge demand for Larimar beads.

Larimar beads are available in a wide variety of shades that range from sparkling blue to lighter shades of blue. Darker the shade better the quality of the stone. This is the reason why the price of Larimar stone is so diverse. Customers desiring to buy Larimar beads should be careful because pure Larimar is not very common.