Many people who visit the Sedona Artist Market mistake larimar for turquoise due to its deep sky-blue color. But larimar is not local to the Southwest. It was actually discovered in the Dominican Republic...so far the only place it has been found.
 
Gary James has an amazing display of pieces with larimar set in sterling silver. Some are original pieces and some are repurposed from older Mexican or Native American pieces. Gary will often replace an old or broken stone with a piece of larimar.
 
This sterling silver “Manta Ray” pendant features two 24mm larimar stones. The piece is 2 and 3/8in overall, and the bail opening is 6mm. Total weight: 18.5 grams
 
To learn more about Gary James and larimar, check out his blog on the Sedona Artist website here:
https://www.sedonaartistmarket.com/single-post/2018/09/23/Gary-James-Beautiful-Unique-Jewelry
 
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