Learn about larimar, rare blue gem found only in the Dominican Republic

Larimar is a rare blue mineral found only in the Dominican Republic that has exploded in popularity in recent years. CBS News' Meg Oliver talks to artisans who shape the stone into jewelry and reports on the dangerous conditions those who mine larimar face.
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[@Liberado555]

I am Dominican and I saw an English woman wear some Larimar earrings and a pendant, they looked beautiful whit her blue eyes.

[@tavroaar8173]

Proud natural gem of the Dominican Republic ❤️

[@GamerplayerWT]

I like that the daughter realizes this is a finite resource.

[@KCNwokoye]

I hope it benefits the local people not greedy investors. I hope this doesn't lead to destroying the beautiful coastal region.

[@jamesway]

Ha Ha, good luck

[@Phil-eu4dr]

It's an underground mine. I'm sure they are going deeper into the earth, not strip mining for it

[@Phil-eu4dr]

@@jamesway I would invest in Larimar. I love the stuff. It will all be mined out as it is a limited deposit. Then it will skyrocket in value.. Large crystals are super rare. Thanks Zack, wherever you are! 😂

[@leonardaduranbuike185]

Exactly, this is not an infinite resource. Mining can't be abused. The Government should stop the indiscriminate uses of Larimar, it should be controlled. If you wanted badly pay the price.

[@veronicaferguson8548]

Larimar is such a beautiful stone.

[@MsOSheDidIt]

Larimar is just about my favorite stone. I make handmade earrings and I have been making Larimar sets for years now. It's so beautiful and is gorgeous to wear. Thanks for the video.

[@leonardaduranbuike185]

I am lucky to have a lot of pieces of Larimar since I was a very young woman. Nevertheless, now is when I really appreciate everything Larimar has to offer Spirituality. ❤️🙏🏼

[@LifewithBreanna_]

Jesus Christ offers you eternal life and salvation from sin 🤍

[@leonardaduranbuike185]

@@LifewithBreanna_ Jesús has nothing to do with a semi-precious stone. Please don't use his name here. God made everything including Larimar. Everything on earth has Divine Origen. Praise be to Jesus my Teacher. 🙏🏼

[@kathyracine1903]

Would wear larimar with pride, beautiful!

[@whatadanimal23]

This gem mysteriously stops right at the Haiti border. Wow.

[@Phil-eu4dr]

Tectonics. Just like in California.

[@G3O.On3]

So does the green grass.

[@G3O.On3]

So does the green grass.

[@G3O.On3]

So does the green grass.

[@G3O.On3]

So does the green grass.

[@CokitoWorld]

That’s a beautiful resource

[@Celestialkarma]

Thanks for sharing God bless

[@Foxyroxa]

Tengo un precioso juego de collar y paredes en Larimar. Es una piedra hermosa.

[@rafaelvidal7875]

Just purchased at The Larimar Shop! So good

[@teo2333]

Very beautiful

[@Phil-eu4dr]

Larimar. Nice stuff

[@Phil-eu4dr]

Love my Larimar. Ever since 74'

[@mayracarolinarodriguez3848]

Interesting piece, I always wondered about the name of the stone😊😊

[@HyHy-md2xf]

I finally have my first Larimar crystal, I felt like I was immediately drawn to it's energy and blue color when I first saw it. So I followed intuition and had to buy it.

[@KingBaboonTarantula]

❤ cool story thanks 👍

[@Pou1gie1]

They should do what DeBeers does with inexpensive white diamonds and hoard it, only releasing small amounts into the market place.

[@leonardaduranbuike185]

They are going to stop the mining of Larimar.

[@Phil-eu4dr]

Where did you hear that absurdity?

[@leonardaduranbuike185]

@@Phil-eu4dr Simply because is not an infinite resource. Mining can not be abused until is gone. Preservation is important.

[@DavidMiller-kf1ss]

Pretty.❤

[@TOROG13]

Stealing earths resources smh

[@copeyano718]

Everything you used to post this comment came from earth. 😂 everything.

[@scottprather5645]

If you've ever used any piece of modern technology it was all "stolen from the Earth"

[@ParteraQuisqueyana]

You are free to go feed the families that live off these resources.