Creativity never stands still in our studios. Every day brings new ideas, sketches, and forms that, through the processes of shaping, cutting, polishing, and handcrafting, evolve into unique works of art. It is from this continuous creative process that a new collection of larimar and silver jewellery, designed by our artist and designer Ida Stipčić Jakšić, was born.
For many years, Ida Stipčić Jakšić has been developing a distinctive artistic expression in the field of designer and artistic jewellery. Her creations are characterised by a harmonious blend of contemporary design, traditional craftsmanship, and carefully selected natural materials. She draws inspiration from nature, stone, the sea, and organic forms, viewing every piece of jewellery as a small wearable sculpture. For this reason, her jewellery is much more than a fashion accessory – it is a personal object that carries a story, emotion, and artistic value.
A special place within this collection belongs to larimar, a rare and highly valued semi-precious gemstone. Larimar is renowned for its delicate shades of blue, turquoise, and white, colours that irresistibly evoke the surface of the sea, the foam of the waves, and the endless horizons of the Caribbean. What makes this gemstone even more remarkable is the fact that it can be found in only one location in the world – a mountainous region near the city of Barahona in the Dominican Republic. It was discovered in 1974 by Dominican jeweller Miguel Méndez, who named it by combining the name of his daughter Larissa with the Spanish word mar, meaning sea.
Although Ida often creates bold and statement jewellery pieces, she chose a more subtle approach for this collection. The result is a series of elegant larimar and sterling silver rings of smaller dimensions whose soft colours and refined forms make them the perfect accessory for everyday wear. Each stone has been carefully selected to highlight the unique natural patterns that make larimar truly one of a kind. No two pieces are identical, giving every ring its own authenticity and individual character.
The necklaces, bracelets, and earrings in the collection, on the other hand, reveal a more expressive design approach. Geometric forms and sculptural silver settings emphasise the beauty of the gemstone while creating a strong visual impact. The combination of sterling silver (925) and larimar results in jewellery that feels elegant, contemporary, and timeless at the same time. These pieces are ideal for special occasions, celebrations, or simply for those moments when you wish to wear something truly unique.
The photographs clearly reveal the contrast between the organic, almost painterly structures of the larimar and the precisely crafted silver elements. The gentle blue tones of the stone are highlighted by minimalist settings that do not dominate but instead allow the natural beauty of the gemstone to take centre stage. The result is sophisticated jewellery made from semi-precious stone and silver that attracts attention without excessive extravagance.
This collection was originally created as a bespoke commission for a special occasion, yet admirers of unique design can discover many more variations of larimar and silver jewellery in our galleries. Like all of our creations, each piece is the result of original design and meticulous handcraftsmanship, with special attention devoted to every detail.
If you are searching for unique larimar jewellery, handcrafted sterling silver jewellery, an original gift, or a piece that will remind you every day of the colours of the sea, we invite you to visit our galleries in Split and on the island of Brač and explore collections that unite the natural beauty of semi-precious gemstones with contemporary Croatian design.
