Cross Pendant Larimar 3mm Round Cabochon Prong Set

A Larimar Cross Pendant — 3mm Round Cabochon of the World’s Rarest Caribbean Gemstone

Larimar is one of the rarest gemstones on Earth — a blue variety of pectolite found in a single location in the world: the Bahoruco Mountain Range of the Dominican Republic, where volcanic hydrothermal activity produced the only known deposit of gem-quality blue pectolite in existence. This pendant features a 3mm round cabochon of genuine larimar — its characteristic sky-blue to turquoise coloration with white cloud-like patterning capturing the visual quality of Caribbean tropical water — set in a prong setting within a sterling silver cross. Available in two cross designs: the Orb Design, with a rounded, dimensional cross form, and the Flat Design, with a refined planar silhouette. Both measure 1 inch tall by 0.75 inches wide and weigh 2 g. Chain sold separately.

Gemological & Scientific Profile

• Larimar: A blue variety of pectolite (NaCa₂Si₃O₈(OH) — sodium calcium silicate hydroxide); the blue coloration is produced by the substitution of copper (Cu²⁺) for calcium in the pectolite crystal lattice — the same copper ion that produces the blue-green coloration of turquoise and chrysocolla; without copper substitution, pectolite is white to grey
• Single-Source Rarity: Larimar is found in only one location on Earth — the Los Chupaderos mine in the Bahoruco Mountain Range, Barahona Province, Dominican Republic; the deposit was formed by volcanic hydrothermal activity associated with the Caribbean island arc system, in which copper-bearing hydrothermal fluids infiltrated pectolite-bearing volcanic rock and produced the blue copper substitution; no other gem-quality blue pectolite deposit has been identified anywhere in the world
• Coloration & Patterning: Larimar’s characteristic sky-blue to turquoise coloration with white cloud-like or radiating white patterning is produced by the uneven distribution of copper substitution within the pectolite crystal structure — copper-rich zones appear blue, copper-poor zones appear white; the most prized larimar displays deep sky-blue coloration with minimal white patterning
• Cabochon Cut: A 3mm round cabochon — a smooth, domed, unfaceted cut that maximizes the visual display of larimar’s characteristic color and patterning; the cabochon form is the traditional cut for opaque and translucent gemstones where color and pattern rather than brilliance are the primary aesthetic qualities
• Prong Setting: The cabochon is secured by prongs that grip the stone at its girdle, allowing maximum light exposure to the stone’s surface while holding it securely within the cross frame
• Two Designs: Orb Design (rounded, dimensional cross form) and Flat Design (refined planar silhouette) — both 1″ H × 0.75″ W, 2 g
• Hardness: Pectolite measures 4.5–5 on the Mohs scale — relatively soft; handle with care and store separately from harder gemstones
• Chain: Sold separately

Historical & Cultural Significance

Larimar was known to the indigenous Taíno people of Hispaniola long before European contact — blue pectolite stones from the Bahoruco region were used in ornament and ceremony by the Taíno, who associated the blue stone with the sea and the sky. The modern discovery of the larimar deposit is attributed to Miguel Méndez and Peace Corps volunteer Norman Rilling, who rediscovered the deposit in 1974 after following blue stones found on the beach upstream to their volcanic source in the Bahoruco mountains; Méndez named the stone “larimar” by combining his daughter’s name, Larissa, with the Spanish word for sea, mar. Larimar has been designated the national gemstone of the Dominican Republic and is one of only a handful of gemstones in the world with a single-country, single-mine provenance. The cross form adds the full depth of Christian devotional tradition and the pre-Christian symbolism of the four directions and the cosmic center — in combination with larimar’s Caribbean sea-and-sky associations, this pendant carries a particularly resonant symbolic composition of water, sky, and sacred geometry.

Metaphysical & Energetic Properties

• Larimar: Known as the “Stone of the Caribbean” and the “Atlantis Stone” in crystal traditions — associated with the throat chakra, calm and authentic communication, emotional healing, the release of stress and anxiety, and a deep connection to the energy of the ocean and the sky; considered one of the most powerful throat chakra stones available
• Caribbean Provenance: Larimar’s single-source origin in the volcanic Caribbean carries the energetic depth of the island’s geological and cultural history — associated with the healing, cleansing, and renewing energy of tropical water and volcanic earth
• Copper Coloration: As a copper-colored mineral, larimar carries the Venus/copper energetic tradition — associated with love, beauty, emotional healing, and the conductivity of gentle, nurturing energy
• Cross Form: Divine protection, the intersection of heaven and earth, and the centering of the self within a larger sacred order — the cross grounds larimar’s expansive ocean and sky energy in a stable, centered spiritual form
• Atlantis Stone Tradition: Larimar has been associated since its modern discovery with the legend of Atlantis — the lost civilization said by Plato to have existed in the Atlantic Ocean; its Caribbean origin and oceanic coloration have made it a focal stone for those drawn to ancient ocean civilizations and the wisdom of lost worlds

Display & Care

• Wearing: Available in Orb Design (rounded, dimensional) and Flat Design (planar silhouette) — chain sold separately; compatible with standard pendant chains; the 1″ × 0.75″ size is ideal for layering or wearing as a refined solo pendant
• Larimar Care: Pectolite measures 4.5–5 on the Mohs scale — remove before vigorous activity, swimming, or bathing; avoid contact with harder gemstones and metal surfaces that could scratch the cabochon surface
• Cleaning: Wipe gently with a soft, dry or slightly damp lint-free cloth; avoid ultrasonic cleaners, steam cleaners, and chemical jewelry cleaners
• Silver Care: Sterling silver tarnishes naturally — polish gently with a silver polishing cloth; store in an airtight pouch or jewelry box; avoid contact with rubber, which accelerates silver tarnish
• Storage: Store separately from harder gemstones and metal jewelry to prevent scratching the larimar cabochon surface