The stone is larimar, and its existence under these wooded slopes has been both a boon and a curse for men such as Juan Pablo Feliz, who says there is no other work in the impoverished region.

The Dominican Republic wants jewelers to love larimar, the national stone. But authorities shut the mine temporarily after two fatal accidents. The inspiration for Joarla Caridad’s Pool Ring wit ...

As the tale goes, founder Adrian Nixon first stumbled upon the rare larimar gemstone while sailing through the Caribbean. The luminous blue stone, only found in one remote region of the Dominican ...

Rare gemstones like Alexandrite, Tanzanite, Larimar, and Benitoite offer unique beauty and properties. Alexandrite changes color, Tanzanite aids spiritual growth, Larimar calms stress, and ...