Hidden away under the jagged crust of Grand Cayman's East End and the craggy cliffs of the Bluff in Cayman Brac, lie beautiful and mysterious mineral deposits called Caymanite. These rock strata are found only in the Cayman Islands and are well disguised by the surrounding limestone.
Caymanite has layers of colours in earth tones, created by the different metallic contents of each strata. These rock strata are found only in the Cayman Islands and are well disguised by the surrounding limestone. The hardness of Caymanite challenges any who works on it, but when cut and polished, the stone has radiant hues and can be transformed into unique jewellery and carvings.
There is a permanent Caymanite display at the Cayman Islands National Museum and pieces can also be bought at Artifacts, Pure Art Gallery and other jewellery shops.