# Larimar gemstone industry and cultural promotion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/larimar-gemstone-industry-and-cultural-promotion
> Updated: 2026-08-26T16:04:57.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The larimar gemstone, a symbol of Dominican national identity, has seen recent developments in both the high fashion and mining sectors.

In Santo Domingo, jewelry designer Gisselle Mancebo presented her exhibition ‘Cielo, Tierra y Mar, Delirio Caribeño’ at the Teatro Nacional. The collection, which includes rings and bracelets, was showcased as part of the Dominican Fashion Awards to celebrate the stone through contemporary design.

Concurrently, the Ministry of Energy and Mines hosted the first Larimar Direct Sales Fair in Barahona. The event aimed to connect mining producers with artisans and buyers, resulting in the sale of raw stone, semi-processed material, and finished crafts. Officials noted that the fair demonstrated sufficient local supply despite exports. Furthermore, drilling is underway in the Bahoruco district following studies suggesting the larimar-bearing area could potentially quadruple in size.

## Claims

- The Ministry of Energy and Mines organized the first Larimar Direct Sales Fair in Barahona. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Twelve producers offered 15,000 pounds of raw larimar at the fair. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Buyers purchased 255.16 pounds of raw larimar, representing 1.7% of the total supply offered. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The fair saw the sale of 7,057.90 grams of semi-processed larimar and 39,761 grams of finished jewelry and crafts. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Larimar exports have not compromised the supply of raw material for Dominican artisans. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Preliminary studies suggest the area containing larimar in the Bahoruco district could quadruple in size. (single source)
- Larimar Barahona was granted an International Registration of Designation of Origin in July 2025. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Barahona hosts first Larimar Direct Sales Fair to support local artisans

The first Larimar Direct Sales Fair in Barahona, Dominican Republic, connected 12 producers with buyers, showcasing 15,000 pounds of raw stone and highlighting potential expansion of local deposits.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barahona-hosts-first-larimar-direct-sales-fair-to-support-local-artisans

### 2026-08-07: Gisselle Mancebo presents larimar jewelry collection in Santo Domingo

Jewelry designer Gisselle Mancebo presented her larimar collection, “Cielo, Tierra y Mar, Delirio Caribeño,” in Santo Domingo, celebrating the gemstone as a symbol of Dominican national identity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gisselle-mancebo-presents-larimar-jewelry-collection-in-santo-domingo

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