Field guide · Dominican Larimar
The sea,
turned to stone.
Explore photographed Larimar specimens and the field notes used to describe their colour, pattern, form and condition.
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Fractal
14K Gold
Exclusive Larimar Azure 14k Gold Pendant
65.6 g · 328 ct · Fractal Larimar
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Super Blue
Extraordinary Super Blue Larimar 12-20mm Bead Bracelet
Super Blue
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Super Blue
14K Gold
Exclusive Larimar Azure Gold Pendant
25.5 g · 128 ct · Super Blue
$1,200
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Super Blue + Fractal
Exclusive Super Blue Larimar Cabochon
53.5 g · 268 ct · Super Blue · Fractal Larimar
$950
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Provenance
Region.
Records.
Evidence.
Larimar is associated with the Barahona mining district in the Dominican Republic. Our provenance guide separates regional context from the item-specific records that may or may not be held for an individual specimen.
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Field Guide
How to grade Larimar
01
Colour saturation
Record the dominant hue, saturation and consistency under stated viewing conditions.
02
Pattern & contrast
Describe the visible veining, contrast and pattern without turning a house category into a value guarantee.
03
Purity
Record staining, inclusions, fractures, repairs and treatments separately from colour and pattern.
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