Larimar Natural Gemstone Bead Strand 10-193
NATURAL LARIMAR BEADS
Approx 15.5'' STRAND
Larimar is a unique variety of pectolite, which is a stone with an unusual formation.
The unique bright blue variety of larimar is found only in the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean, and was only discovered in 1916, and only given its name in 1974.
Sometimes, it contains reddish or brown spots, caused by oxidation of iron within the matrix of the crystal.
The blue colour comes from calcium deposits, but copper pectolite is quite similar, and produces a paler translucent turquoise colour that may be streaked with white.
Larimar is a serene crystal that is believed to promote relaxation and calm. It is a popular choice for a “worry stone,” a smoothly polished stone that is held in the hand and rubbed by the thumb to relieve anxiety.
Larimar’s connection with the element of water – which is the element that rules our emotions – means that it is a wonderful stone to use for all manner of anxiety related to emotional issues, such as that caused by relationships, social anxiety, guilt, or anxiety caused by “thinking bad thoughts.”
It is connected with the throat chakra, which is the chakra of communication (and usually characterized with a bright blue or turquoise colour).
It makes it much easier to communicate about issues of both emotion and fear, and promote confidence in speaking about these issues.
It has an emotional healing effect that will assist you in overcoming self-sabotaging behaviour, such as martyr complexes, learned helplessness, or developing a narrative of self-victimization.
