Larimar is the stone of the sea. Discovered in the Dominican Republic in 1974 by native Miguel Mendez, he named the rare stone after his daughter, Larissa and the spanish word for sea. Lari-Mar. Larimar is a pectolite, which can be found in many locations but only in white and gray. It is only in the Dominican Republic, where the copper changes the color to blue! There are many grade variants of Larimar, the more blue and pure, the higher the grade. We think it's perfect for weddings (something blue!), beach lovers, and anyone searching for calm and tranquility!