This elegant pendant features a larimar gemstone, known for its soothing blue hues reminiscent of the Caribbean Sea. The larimar is set in a sterling silver frame that gracefully twists and loops, creating a sophisticated and unique design.
- Material: Larimar and Sterling Silver
- Size: 1.25" x 0.6875"
- Origin: Handmade in Bali
- Features: Handmade and artisan created, asymmetric twist design, unique natural larimar gemstone with color variations
- Sold as a pendant, chain sold separately
Each larimar gemstone is natural and unique. As a result, the color and marbling effects will vary from piece to piece. Natural imperfections and variations in the stone are to be expected and appreciated, as they contribute to the individual beauty and charm of each pendant.
design: An asymmetric loop of oxidized sterling silver twists into a graceful teardrop, its length detailed with a raised beaded texture, and settles at the base into a bezel holding a round larimar cabochon.
size: 1.25" x 0.6875"
material: Larimar and sterling silver
features: Handmade, asymmetric twist design, hand-set natural larimar cabochon with individual color and marbling variation, beaded texture along the oxidized silverwork
care: Wipe with a soft polishing cloth after wear and store away from moisture and household chemicals to keep the oxidized silver's contrast crisp.
disclaimer: Larimar is a natural stone, so the color, marbling, and pattern of your pendant will vary slightly from the one pictured.
The Story
The beaded, dotted texture running along this pendant's twisted silver is a signature of the workshops in Bali's Gianyar regency, home to silversmithing villages like Celuk, where the trade has been passed down through family workshops for generations. Small silver beads are applied and fused to the surface by hand before the piece is oxidized, so the raised dots catch the light against the darkened metal.
The open, looping twist itself is typical of how Balinese silversmiths approach a pendant's frame as more than a setting: the asymmetric curve leads the eye down toward the stone, treating the silverwork as its own design element rather than plain hardware.
Larimar, meanwhile, comes from a single source half a world away: the Barahona province of the Dominican Republic, the only place it's found. This pendant brings that Caribbean stone into a Balinese silver setting, joining two distinct material traditions in one piece.
A silversmith starts with lengths of silver wire, hand-forming the twisted, asymmetric loop before applying small silver beads one at a time, fusing each with a torch to build the raised texture along the frame. The piece is then oxidized to darken the recesses and set the beading in contrast against the polished silver. Separately, the larimar cabochon is cut and polished to its rounded shape, then hand-set into a bezel sized to fit that particular stone, so the fit of each setting is slightly its own.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Bali, Indonesia
- Craft Tradition: Balinese silversmithing
- Ideal For: Someone who wants a handcrafted, everyday pendant with a distinctive silhouette
- Wear It With: Hang it on a simple sterling chain and let it stand alone, or layer it with other fine silver pieces
- Purpose: Everyday wear, gifting, layering
- Gemstone: Larimar
- Metal: Sterling silver
Larimar is a rare blue variety of pectolite found only in the Dominican Republic's Barahona province, valued for its soft, watery blue tones that range from pale sky to deeper turquoise with natural white or grey marbling. Because each stone forms with its own mineral veining, no two larimar cabochons show quite the same pattern, which is part of what makes a larimar pendant feel personal.
Questions & Answers
Is a chain included?
No, this pendant is sold on its own; a coordinating chain can be purchased separately.
Will my larimar stone look exactly like the one pictured?
No two larimar stones are alike. Expect natural variation in color and marbling from piece to piece, which is part of its natural character.
What are the dimensions of the pendant?
The pendant measures 1.25" x 0.6875".
How do I care for the sterling silver and larimar?
Wipe with a soft polishing cloth after wear, and keep it away from moisture, perfume, and harsh chemicals to preserve the oxidized finish.
Where is this pendant made?
It's handmade in Bali, Indonesia, using traditional silversmithing techniques including hand-applied beaded detailing.
