Let’s talk about Larimar

[stracci2000]

its here !
my scratch the itch, feel good to make up for my fake larimar beads has arrived
just as well i got the bigger size because i forgot that wide bands need a bigger size
it definatly looks real

I love it, Daisy! Bigger is better, Go big or go home!
I love a big statement ring! It's gorgeous!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I love it, Daisy! Bigger is better, Go big or go home!
I love a big statement ring! It's gorgeous!

thank you
I'm thinking it has a bit of a rock and roll vibe

 

[Autumn in New England]

thank you
I'm thinking it has a bit of a rock and roll vibe

So then I take it you will be naming him Bruce?

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

So then I take it you will be naming him Bruce?

you know me actually quite well

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

just putting this here so i can find it one night i give up on counting sheep

Grading Larimar - Amber International

Grading Larimar & Pricing GRADING GEMS Gem grading stands for color, clarity, cut, and carat (weight). Gemologists grade

amberinternational.net

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

so ....
well i don't have my hopes up or anything
i brought this purely for the colour because i have 2 or 3 shirts and a dress plus some dyed acrylic fur to make something ??? but Fluffa Duffa pinched it (and a blanket see photo ) this colour plus i brought a fashion necklace from the chemist i had looked at for at least a year before i finally brought it and that cost quite a bit more than this
it was sold as green larimar from the Dominican republic but it was only $ 23
i understand green is a less desirable colour
what do you think ?
it did arrive a bit pailer than it looked on esty
im just going to make a necklace that's the length of all the beads (i brought two lots)

it would be cool if its actual larmair and not dyed quartz or what ever but ok if its not

 

[Autumn in New England]

so ....
well i don't have my hopes up or anything
i brought this purely for the colour because i have 2 or 3 shirts and a dress plus some dyed acrylic fur to make something ??? but Fluffa Duffa pinched it (and a blanket see photo ) this colour plus i brought a fashion necklace from the chemist i had looked at for at least a year before i finally brought it and that cost quite a bit more than this
it was sold as green larimar from the Dominican republic but it was only $ 23
i understand green is a less desirable colour
what do you think ?
it did arrive a bit pailer than it looked on esty
im just going to make a necklace that's the length of all the beads (i brought two lots)

it would be cool if its actual larmair and not dyed quartz or what ever but ok if its not

Can you post close ups of different parts of the strand? I really need to get an idea of patterning. I can't quite make it out from this photo alone.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Can you post close ups of different parts of the strand? I really need to get an idea of patterning. I can't quite make it out from this photo alone.

thank you
ill do so after tea

oh my
yes
my picture was pretty terrible last night

 

[stracci2000]

Here's something that just came to my attention, it's being called "pink larimar"

What to Cut: Pink Natrolite | Rock & Gem Magazine

Pink natrolite comes from Indonesia. It’s botryoidal on one side attached to basalt with radial crystals tinted by iron giving it a pink larimar appearance.

www.google.com

 

[2Neezers]

Here's something that just came to my attention, it's being called "pink larimar"

What to Cut: Pink Natrolite | Rock & Gem Magazine

Pink natrolite comes from Indonesia. It’s botryoidal on one side attached to basalt with radial crystals tinted by iron giving it a pink larimar appearance.

www.google.com

I have a pair of natrolite/pink larimar earrings and a few cabs. The stones are more of a pinkish tan than my picture shows, but I don’t really see pink when I look at them. They are a nice neutral and are interesting to look at

 

[Autumn in New England]

I have a pair of natrolite/pink larimar earrings and a few cabs. The stones are more of a pinkish tan than my picture shows, but I don’t really see pink when I look at them. They are a nice neutral and are interesting to look at

This is incredibly beautiful! And it's news to me!!

 

[stracci2000]

I have a pair of natrolite/pink larimar earrings and a few cabs. The stones are more of a pinkish tan than my picture shows, but I don’t really see pink when I look at them. They are a nice neutral and are interesting to look at

Oh wow! Look at you, with the hip new gemstone!!!!
These are so gorgeous!!! It's such a pretty stone!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Can you post close ups of different parts of the strand? I really need to get an idea of patterning. I can't quite make it out from this photo alone.

hopefully some better photos

 

[Autumn in New England]

hopefully some better photos

I can't be absolutely certain, my friend, but they look like natural larimar to me!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I can't be absolutely certain, my friend, but they look like natural larimar to me!

that's good enough for me
thank you
i did read the greens are not the desirable colours so maby that's why it was so reasonably priced
i mean i brought it purely on colour so im happy (too bad those items of matching clothing i mentioned don't quite fit)
And too bad (or maybe just as well) it isnt available in different sizes and the colour isnt a bit stronger or I'd be tempted with my jet necklace (that is waiting on the slow boat from Texas with the rose quartz)

 

[Autumn in New England]

that's good enough for me
thank you
i did read the greens are not the desirable colours so maby that's why it was so reasonably priced
i mean i brought it purely on colour so im happy (too bad those items of matching clothing i mentioned don't quite fit)
And too bad (or maybe just as well) it isnt available in different sizes and the colour isnt a bit stronger or I'd be tempted with my jet necklace (that is waiting on the slow boat from Texas with the rose quartz)

The color is a very tranquil aqua green for sure!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

The color is a very tranquil aqua green for sure!

that's much nicer than my washed out sage description

 

[Autumn in New England]

that's much nicer than my washed out sage description

It's all about word pictures, my friend! AGL called my pastel sapphire "blue" on the GemBrief, which surprised me since it has so much violet in it. If I wanted them to call it blue, they'd have called it violet. lol Anyway, it's periwinkle!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

a bit odd but exactly a week after i got the notification it was delivered my tiny fasceted stones finally turned up just now which means i have well and trully scratched the itch till i can budget in some really nice genuine blue lamair beads
i always new it would be a couple of inches short to accommodate fat neck but ive been training myself wearing a 16" silver chain, and i plan to just extend the beads with some plain silver chain,
staying (rather loosely) with my no new jewlery rule this is to provide a home for my either silver N or now i see the beads in person my Nicky necklace that is currently on too fine a chain

anyway I'll get to it shortly

i gurss this is about 3mm

 

[Autumn in New England]

a bit odd but exactly a week after i got the notification it was delivered my tiny fasceted stones finally turned up just now which means i have well and trully scratched the itch till i can budget in some really nice genuine blue lamair beads
i always new it would be a couple of inches short to accommodate fat neck but ive been training myself wearing a 16" silver chain, and i plan to just extend the beads with some plain silver chain,
staying (rather loosely) with my no new jewlery rule this is to provide a home for my either silver N or now i see the beads in person my Nicky necklace that is currently on too fine a chain

anyway I'll get to it shortly

i gurss this is about 3mm

I didn't realize they were faceted... how cool!!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I didn't realize they were faceted... how cool!!

that's why i couldn't resist it although the beads are very small and not forgetting that faceted jet and amber are causing me such a headache

but i just wanted to see what they would look like and the shipping was cheap enough to risk it

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I did in fact order the ring and it’s come the very next day

Note, it’s the worst weather possible to take pictures because it’s extreamly dark outside but we work with what we’ve got! All images taken about 4m away from a north facing window, and I noticed they all came out a sea greenish blue; in reality the larimar is a purer blue (and a bit darker then shown) like your rings.

Mine also seems to be a bit translucent.

ive defiantly been overdozing/ binging on too much streamed charmed on tv (the origional)
that stone looks magical

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

ok a wee something i didn't tell you all about
see i brought a wee silver & pearl necklace for a present off etsy.....and they did lamair in the same style
and there was a sale ....
i have never owned anything minimalistic in my life before but here we go
uglist just out of the shower look ever
but hay im clean

 

[Gloria27]

ok a wee something i didn't tell you all about
see i brought a wee silver & pearl necklace for a present off etsy.....and they did lamair in the same style
and there was a sale ....
i have never owned anything minimalistic in my life before but here we go
uglist just out of the shower look ever
but hay im clean

You did great with these, they look amazing on you.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

You did great with these, they look amazing on you.

thank you gloria
im being bad and looking for a smallish pendent to layer with it
oh my - shipping from the US is outrageous these days

 

[RMOO]

ok a wee something i didn't tell you all about
see i brought a wee silver & pearl necklace for a present off etsy.....and they did lamair in the same style
and there was a sale ....
i have never owned anything minimalistic in my life before but here we go
uglist just out of the shower look ever
but hay im clean

I am also relatively new to the minimalistic look. I love this! You will be able to layer this up with other chains and pendants to a more "substantial" look that is more to your liking (at least that is what I have experienced.) Try it with things you already have - you may be surprised by a combo that you didn't think would work, but actually does. Which etsy shop?

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I am also relatively new to the minimalistic look. I love this! You will be able to layer this up with other chains and pendants to a more "substantial" look that is more to your liking (at least that is what I have experienced.) Try it with things you already have - you may be surprised by a combo that you didn't think would work, but actually does. Which etsy shop?

you are dead right but im just learning to layer
yes i need to practice

it was also free shipping
but it did take ages to get here with zero communication (but it was such a good buy)

Natural Larimar Necklace, Bead Birthstone Necklace, Dainty Gold Necklace, Blue Bead Necklace, Sterling 14 K Gold, Rose Gold Filled Gift - Etsy

This Charm Necklaces item by MoheyJewels has 89 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from India. Listed on Nov 24, 2023

www.etsy.com

 

[Autumn in New England]

ok a wee something i didn't tell you all about
see i brought a wee silver & pearl necklace for a present off etsy.....and they did lamair in the same style
and there was a sale ....
i have never owned anything minimalistic in my life before but here we go
uglist just out of the shower look ever
but hay im clean

I'm usually a "go big or go home" type of girl, but sometimes I really enjoy delicate and feminine piece. I love this! And it looks fantastic on you!!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

no pictures from me yet (because not only is my phone dead but im very dsisatisfied with my provider and might take this popertunity to jump ship)

the stones have more colour than the vendor picture

but my sweet little braclete finally arrived from the UK, it took ages
im very happy with it and it looks so much better than it probably is

i have a bad history with braclettes both exspensive and fashion and i have a saphire braclete that cost 60 times what this ltitle sweetie cost me that i have never worn because im scared ill loose it like the others

so maybe this is a test case for me
part of me wants to buy 3 more and make a necklace, but i must sort out phone first !

i never planned to go down this larimar rabbit hole but now i need earings

 

[RMOO]

no pictures from me yet (because not only is my phone dead but im very dsisatisfied with my provider and might take this popertunity to jump ship)

the stones have more colour than the vendor picture

but my sweet little braclete finally arrived from the UK, it took ages
im very happy with it and it looks so much better than it probably is

i have a bad history with braclettes both exspensive and fashion and i have a saphire braclete i have never worn beacsue im scared ill loose it like the others

so maybe this is a test case for me
part of me wants to buy 3 more and make a necklace, but i must sort out phone first !

i never planned to go down this larimar rabbit hole but now i need earings

Such a lovely sky blue!