Larimar Meaning: The Heart of the Ocean Stone

Key takeaways

• Larimar means calm and kind connection. Known as the heart of the ocean, it stands for a calm mind, easier communication, a clearer intuition and deeper love.
• Chakras (tradition): throat and heart.
• Found in one place in the world, the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean, and only named in 1974.
• Care: its blue is light-sensitive and the stone is fairly soft, so keep it from long sun, heat and knocks.
• Our pieces: larimar bracelets 12.1mm, 13.2mm and 14.8mm, and a 25×18.9mm teardrop pendant necklace. Every bead checked by eye · real photos · ships from Jiangsu, China.

Larimar means a calm mind and kind, easy communication. Known as the heart of the ocean, this sea-blue stone stands in crystal tradition for calm, easier and kinder communication, a clearer intuition, and deeper love and connection with the people close to you, and its blue is linked with the throat and heart chakras.

Below: what larimar is, why it is called the heart of the ocean, what it means, how to choose a size, how to tell it is real, and how to care for it.

Larimar at a glance

	Larimar
What it is	A sky-blue to sea-blue stone with white, wave-like patterns
Color source	Traces of copper in the mineral pectolite
Where it is found	Only one place in the world: the Dominican Republic, in the Caribbean
Named	1974, so its meanings come from modern crystal tradition
Also called	The heart of the ocean; the Stone of the Sea
Traditional meaning	A calm mind, easier communication, intuition, deeper love and connection
Chakras (tradition)	Throat and heart
Hardness	Fairly soft, about Mohs 4.5 to 5
LME pieces	Bracelets 12.1mm, 13.2mm, 14.8mm; teardrop pendant about 25×18.9mm

What is larimar?

Larimar is a sky-blue stone with white, wave-like patterns, found in only one place in the world. Its soft blue comes from traces of copper in the mineral pectolite, and the white patterns formed as the mineral crystallized in cavities of volcanic rock. Because every bead cuts through a different part of that pattern, no two larimar beads look the same.

Larimar was only named in 1974, which makes it one of the younger stones in crystal tradition. Its meanings come from modern tradition, and almost all of them come from its color.

Why is larimar called the heart of the ocean?

Look at a polished bead and you see sea-and-sky blue veined with white, like sunlight moving through shallow water. That ocean look gives larimar its two names, the heart of the ocean and the Stone of the Sea, and it is why the stone is tied to calm: the color of a quiet sea is a reminder to slow down, breathe and speak kindly.

What does larimar mean?

Known as the heart of the ocean, larimar stands for a calm mind, easier communication, intuition and deeper love and connection.

Energy and meaning. In crystal tradition, larimar's sea blue is linked with the throat and heart chakras. Known as the heart of the ocean, it stands for a calm mind, easier, kinder communication, a clearer intuition, and deeper love and connection with the people close to you.

• A calm mind: its sea-and-sky color stands for a quiet, settled mind.
• Easier communication: a stone for saying what you feel, kindly and clearly.
• Intuition: linked with trusting your inner sense.
• Deeper love and connection: the heart of the ocean stands for warm, lasting bonds.

Intentions it suits: calm, communication, intuition, love and connection. It also suits anyone who simply loves calm, ocean-bright colors.

Which larimar piece should you choose?

If you want	Choose	Why
A lighter everyday bracelet	Larimar 12.1mm	Our lighter everyday size, with a carved white heart, a small carved beeswax amber charm and one orange-red rondelle
A classic strand that looks extra blue	Larimar 13.2mm	Large enough to show a full section of the cloud-like pattern; a honey-yellow accent bead makes the blue look bluer
The clearest white ripples	Larimar 14.8mm	Our largest larimar beads, with one lilac-pink bead and a small beeswax amber bead
A necklace instead of a bracelet	Larimar teardrop pendant, about 25×18.9mm	Our only larimar pendant, on a vintage-style cloud-shaped (ruyi) bail and a strand of small white pearls spaced with small blue beads

Bead size and your wrist. Larger beads mean fewer beads around the wrist and a bolder look; the pattern also shows more clearly on a bigger bead. Every bracelet is strung on stretch cord and can be sized before it ships: measure snugly around the wrist bone with a soft tape or a strip of paper and send the measurement through our contact page.

How to tell if larimar is real

1. Look at the pattern. Natural larimar has white webs, waves or turtle-back shapes that differ in every bead.
2. Check the color depth. The blue sits inside the stone and shifts with the pattern; painted or printed color sits on the surface.
3. Watch for glass clues. Round bubbles or swirl lines suggest glass.
4. Feel it. Real larimar feels cool and slightly waxy.

For all eight no-damage checks, read How to Tell if Larimar Is Real. Every LME photo shows the real piece, photographed in our studio, and every bead is checked by eye before stringing.

How to care for larimar

• Keep it out of long, strong sun and heat: larimar's blue is light-sensitive and can fade over time, so store it away from windows.
• Cleanse gently: moonlight (out of direct sun) or a minute of sound, rather than sunlight.
• Avoid knocks: larimar is softer than quartz, so take it off for sports and heavy work.
• Wipe, do not soak: a soft dry cloth is all it needs, and stretch cord lasts longer dry.
• Store it on its own in its pouch so harder stones can't scratch it.
• Keep it from chemicals: perfume, lotion, cleaners and chlorine.

Step-by-step rituals: How to Cleanse a Crystal Bracelet.

Which wrist should you wear larimar on?

In crystal tradition, the left wrist is the receiving side and the right is the giving or releasing side. Wear larimar on your left to welcome in calm and deeper connection, or on your right to put kind words into action and let tension go. There is no wrong answer: choose the side that matches your intention. Looking at other calm blue stones too? See Blue-Green Crystal Meaning: Calm, Clarity & Fresh Starts, which compares larimar with aquamarine.

Our larimar pieces

Piece	Size	Look and accents
Larimar Bracelet · Carved Heart · 12.1mm	12.1mm	Sea blue with soft white ripples; a carved white heart, a small carved beeswax amber charm, one orange-red rondelle and tiny vintage-style spacers
Larimar Bracelet	13.2mm	Soft sky blue veined with white; a honey-yellow accent bead
Larimar Bracelet · Lilac Accent Bead · 14.8mm	14.8mm	Our largest larimar; one lilac-pink round bead, one small yellow beeswax amber bead, a small white spacer and tiny vintage-style spacers
Larimar Pendant Necklace · Teardrop Pendant · 25×18.9mm	about 25×18.9mm	A sea-blue teardrop on a vintage-style cloud-shaped (ruyi) bail, on a strand of small white pearls spaced with small blue beads

All are original LME designs, hand-strung one piece at a time; every bead is checked by eye, every photo is a real studio photo, and each piece ships from Jiangsu, China in our LME gift box. Browse the Larimar series.

A note from the maker: larimar beads are picked by eye for clear sky-blue color and white sea patterns, then matched so the strand looks balanced, so every piece looks a little different. Questions about the exact piece? Message us through our contact page.

Last reviewed by the LME Jewelry team on 2026-10-08.

Crystal meanings are based on tradition and are not a substitute for medical advice.