Contemporary

Traditional carving is evolving continually and this produces some wonderful contemporary pieces that incorporate elements of current artistic creativity with more traditional forms and symbolism.

The pieces in this collection display creative direction that we believe deserves to be identified as contemporary. Where there are traditional forms and symbolism incorporated we have explained this in the individual carving or art descriptions. We hope you enjoy these as much as we do!

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  • This is a handcrafted New Zealand Pounamu, Jade and sterling silver ring. This is a solid little work of art. We ship this worldwide for free and are happy to answer any questions that you may have about these or other products on our website. Hand made by Ana Krakosky. Contemporary art to wear, one only ring. Delivered with Express Courier and packaged in a woven kete pouch.This is a handcrafted New Zealand Pounamu, Jade and sterling silver ring. This is a solid little work of art. We ship this worldwide for free and are happy to answer any questions that you may have about these or other products on our website. Hand made by Ana Krakosky. Contemporary art to wear, one only ring. Delivered with Express Courier and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    IMAGINE
    IMAGINE - a large, bold ring hand made from New Zealand pounamu and Sterling Silver. The central piece of pounamu is a beautiful Marsden jade, a very dark green piece of stone that contrasts wonderfully with its sterling silver surround. Hand crafted by Ana...
    $698.00 NZD
    $698.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a photo of a mermaid pendant. It is handcarved from a beautifully creamy piece of woolly mammoth tusk. It is suspended on an adjustable cord.This photo shows a photo of a mermaid pendant. It is handcarved from a beautifully creamy piece of woolly mammoth tusk. It is suspended on an adjustable cord.
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    SIRENE
    SIRENE - beautiful Woolly Mammoth Tusk mermaid pendants Mermaids... mythically beautiful and legendary aquatic creatures, the likes of which Christopher Columbus claimed to have seen. We have two cord colours available; please use the drop-down menu to select the piece you would like to...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
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  • This is a wonderful New Zealand Jade and bone drop pendant with bird carving.This is a wonderful New Zealand Jade and bone drop pendant with bird carving.
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    KIA TAU TE RANGIMARIE KI A KOUTOU
    KIA TAU TE RANGIMARIE KI A KOUTOU - a magnificent, work of art to wear! Hand carved by Andrew Doughty A description of this piece in the artists words... This taonga has been named Kia tau te rangimarie ki a koutou which translates to"may...
    $1,280.00 NZD
    $1,280.00 NZD
  • A hand carved bone contemporary, intricate pendant. The cord is a black colour and is a fixed length. A medium sized hand made contemporary necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. Kerry has stained parts of the bone which really add to the dimension of this pendant. One off work of art to wear.A hand carved bone contemporary, intricate pendant. The cord is a black colour and is a fixed length. A medium sized hand made contemporary necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. Kerry has stained parts of the bone which really add to the dimension of this pendant. One off work of art to wear.
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    ECLIPSE'S SHADOW
    ECLIPSE'S SHADOW is a medium sized pendant, an intricate and eye-catching piece of art to wear! Complex and beautiful, the front face of the carving reminds us of an ECLIPSE'S SHADOW - diffuse, complex and visually fascinating! This piece is a beauty! Kerry has used cow...
    $698.00 NZD
    $698.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade drop pendant with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.Hand carved New Zealand Jade drop pendant with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    HILLSIDE PAGODA
    HILLSIDE PAGODA -  A beautiful drop pendant, hand carved in New Zealand Marsden Jade. A masterclass in miniature scale and thoughtful composition! This small pendant carves an entire landscape into wearable form. Its triangular body of deep green jade is finely textured like a...
    $698.00 NZD
    $698.00 NZD
  • This is a hand carved love heart pendant made from Labradorite stone.This is a hand carved love heart pendant made from Labradorite stone.
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    YOU'RE MY LOVE
    YOU'RE MY LOVE - a beautiful hand carved, Labradorite heart pendant. YOU'RE MY LOVE is a wonderful piece to hold and have close for those moments when you need a little distraction and comfort. Presenting a serene, grey-toned façade when viewed directly, the true nature of...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade drop earrings. Hand made large drop earrings with sterling silver. Hand carved New Zealand Jade drop earrings by Rueben Tipene. Delivered in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved New Zealand Jade drop earrings. Hand made large drop earrings with sterling silver. Hand carved New Zealand Jade drop earrings by Rueben Tipene. Delivered in a woven kete pouch.
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    ROTO
      ROTO - Look Inside... discover the inner life of jade! Hand made by Rueben Tipene, these large New Zealand Pounamu drop earrings are an absolute delight. The Kawakawa jade Rueben has used for these is stunning, shine a light on them and you'll...
    $477.00 NZD
    $477.00 NZD
  • Hand carved octopus pendant. This piece has been carved in minute detail from deer antler. The artist is Fumio Noguchi, a renowned New Zealand bone carver who carves pieces for NZ Pacific. These unique bone pendants are for sale online at nzpacific.com One only collectors item for lovers of the ocean and octopus.Hand carved octopus pendant. This piece has been carved in minute detail from deer antler. The artist is Fumio Noguchi, a renowned New Zealand bone carver who carves pieces for NZ Pacific. These unique bone pendants are for sale online at nzpacific.com One only collectors item for lovers of the ocean and octopus.
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    FRIENDLY EIGHT
    ONE ONLY - ART TO WEAR FRIENDLY EIGHT - this is just a wonderful piece of wearable art! Unique and remarkable - something very special for Octopus lovers..... and who doesn't love a friendly octopus! This is a long and magnificent piece, hand carved from...
    $1,950.00 NZD
    $1,950.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a disc pendant hand carved from Lignum Vitae with premium nz paua shell, Mother of Pearl alongside; brass, copper and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in brown that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.This photo shows a disc pendant hand carved from Lignum Vitae with premium nz paua shell, Mother of Pearl alongside; brass, copper and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in brown that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.
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    LUMINARY TIDES
    LUMINARY TIDES - South Pacific Inlay Pendant Where Earth, Ocean, and Sky Converge in Artisan Craftsmanship This is a stunning disc pendant hand crafted by Yannis Petzold. Embark on a journey to the heart of the South Pacific with this breathtaking inlay pendant -...
    $979.00 NZD
    $979.00 NZD
  • This piece is a fine, zen circle shaped pendant. It was carved from a lovely piece of red jasper stone. It is suspended on an black braided cord that is length adjustable.This piece is a fine, zen circle shaped pendant. It was carved from a lovely piece of red jasper stone. It is suspended on an black braided cord that is length adjustable.
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    LIFE RING
    LIFE RING - Hand carved in a wonderful piece of red Jasper stone. This is a beautiful zen circle pendant. Gorgeous and unique - gift this piece to someone very special. You won't regret it! LIFE RING can be positioned wherever you like on...
    $333.00 NZD
    $333.00 NZD
  • This is a hand carved Black Jade bird head pendant with New Zealand Jade insert. This is a smaller sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.This is a hand carved Black Jade bird head pendant with New Zealand Jade insert. This is a smaller sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.
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    BIRDS EYE VIEW
    BIRDS EYE VIEW - contemporary black jade pendant A beautiful black jade birds head pendant (with flair) with New Zealand Jade eye. This little piece was born from a broken twist - rather than throw the damaged piece away, Nick refashioned it into this...
    $598.00 NZD
    $598.00 NZD
  • This is a handcrafted aotea stone pendant. This is a solid little work of art. We ship this worldwide for free and are happy to answer any questions that you may have about these or other products on our website.This is a handcrafted aotea stone pendant. This is a solid little work of art. We ship this worldwide for free and are happy to answer any questions that you may have about these or other products on our website.
    NZ Pacific
    BLUE LIGHT
    BLUE LIGHT - RARE AND BEAUTIFUL! This is a piece carved from rare New Zealand Aotea stone. A material found in a very small area in South Westland and prized for the beautiful blue, blue/white colours in the stone. BLUE LIGHT exhibits these colours beautifully. The design...
    $648.00 NZD
    $648.00 NZD
  • Hand carved boxing glove pendant made from black jade. The cord is adjustable so that you can wear this where it suits you best. We ship these worldwide and the postage is included in the price.Hand carved boxing glove made from black jade. The cord is adjustable so that you can wear this where it suits you best. We ship these worldwide and the postage is included in the price.
    NZ Pacific
    SMOKIN' JOE
    SMOKIN' JOE - Black Jade Boxing Glove Pendant We carved this with Smoking' Joe Frazier in mind. A great sportsman and a terrific competitor - a World and Olympic Champion. This is a quirky piece, beautifully carved, bound and ready to wear - pendant for the...
    $420.00 NZD
    $420.00 NZD
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  • This picture shows a large sized Grey Moonstone skull pendant that we have hand carved. It is polished to a soft shine and is a very striking piece. The cord is black and has a small grey floret binding just above the pendant.This picture shows a large sized Grey Moonstone skull pendant that we have hand carved. It is polished to a soft shine and is a very striking piece. The cord is black and has a small grey floret binding just above the pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    THE SILENT WATCHER
    THE SILENT WATCHER - a very COOL skull pendant! Hand carved from Grey Moonstone, a mystical gem shrouded in mystery - what a fabulous material for this beautiful piece! Known for its ethereal and calming energy, grey moonstone is revered as a stone of...
    $438.00 NZD
    $438.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade drop pendant with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.Hand carved New Zealand Jade drop pendant with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    FIELD GUARDIAN
    FIELD GUARDIAN -  A beautiful drop pendant, hand carved in New Zealand Marsden Jade with Agate and Jasper. If you appreciate abstract form and the raw beauty of exceptional stone - take a moment to view this terrific piece by Jen Hung. This is...
    $698.00 NZD
    $698.00 NZD
  • A gorgeous hand carved black jade reef knot pendant with sterling silver. Hand made in Black Jade with Sterling Silver and provided with adjustable cord.A gorgeous hand carved black jade reef knot pendant with sterling silver. Hand made in Black Jade with Sterling Silver and provided with adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    REEF KNOT
    REEF KNOT The reef knot’s legacy: a symbol of unity and balance, used historically to secure sails, bind cargo and, ceremonially, in rituals of partnership. Wearing it signifies respect for tradition and the quiet power of connection. For those who find beauty in purpose,...
    $445.00 NZD
    $445.00 NZD
  • This pendant is handcrafted from rare Amber. It replicates a human heart. It is supplied with an adjustable oat cord.This pendant is handcrafted from rare Amber. It replicates a human heart. It is supplied with an adjustable oat cord.
    NZ Pacific
    HEART ON MY CHEST
    HEART ON MY CHEST Something for all the heart surgeons, cardiac nurses or lovers of the human heart 🫀As a shout out to all of you close to the heart, we decided to add one to our collection - hand carved in Amber. This is a...
    $477.00 NZD
    $477.00 NZD
  • This is a hand carved Sterling Silver Manuka Flower pendant with New Zealand Jade insert. This is a medium sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.This is a hand carved Sterling Silver Manuka Flower pendant with New Zealand Jade insert. This is a medium sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.
    NZ Pacific
    MANUKA
    MANUKA - Silver and Jade Flower Pendant A Celebration of Aotearoa’s Beloved Bloom! Bursting with natural beauty and Kiwi charm, this sterling silver and jade mānuka flower pendant captures the essence of one of New Zealand’s most treasured trees. The delicate mānuka blossom, adored...
    $777.00 NZD
    $777.00 NZD
  • Hand carved deer antler fetus pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made fetus necklace from deer antler. Fetus necklace for men and women. Delivered with adjustable and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved deer antler fetus pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made fetus necklace from deer antler. Fetus necklace for men and women. Delivered with adjustable and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    LIFE'S CRADLE
    LIFE'S CRADLE - the beginning... hand carved in Deer Antler. A piece for expecting mothers, for midwives and parents - anyone who loves children - LIFE'S CRADLE, where it all begins! It's deliberately carved across the antler, leaving the outer edge natural. The unborn...
    $299.00 NZD
    $299.00 NZD
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  • A photo of a sterling silver fashionable chain with New Zealand Jade. This is stylish womens statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand.A photo of a sterling silver fashionable chain with New Zealand Jade. This is stylish womens statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand.
    NZ Pacific
    TEAL DRUMS
    TEAL DRUMS - a beautifully crafted necklace made with New Zealand jade and Sterling Silver. An absolute work of art!  This is a classic work by Ana Krakosky - it is elegant, beautifully crafted and very fashionable. Each stone is hand shaped, halved and then...
    $3,333.00 NZD
    $3,333.00 NZD
  • Hand carved octopus pendant in resting pose. This piece has been carved in incredible detail from bone. The artist is Fumio Noguchi, a renowned New Zealand bone carver who carves pieces for NZ Pacific. These unique bone pendants are for sale online at nzpacific.com One only collectors item for lovers of the ocean and octopus.Hand carved octopus pendant in resting pose. This piece has been carved in incredible detail from bone. The artist is Fumio Noguchi, a renowned New Zealand bone carver who carves pieces for NZ Pacific. These unique bone pendants are for sale online at nzpacific.com One only collectors item for lovers of the ocean and octopus.
    NZ Pacific
    OCEAN BATHER
    INTRODUCING OCEAN BATHER... a lady of leisure who loves the beach! OCEAN BATHER - this is just a wonderful piece of wearable art! Unique and remarkable and a lot of fun! The closer you look at this little work the more it reveals the humour behind...
    $2,222.00 NZD
    $2,222.00 NZD
  • These are stunning large drop shaped jade earrings carved in New Zealand by Josey Coyle. It is carved from a apple green piece of New Zealand Jade and with Sterling Silver hooks.These are stunning large drop shaped jade earrings carved in New Zealand by Josey Coyle. It is carved from a apple green piece of New Zealand Jade and with Sterling Silver hooks.
    NZ Pacific
    CASCADE
    CASCADE Beautiful, large and elegant drop earrings hand carved from NEW ZEALAND Marsden Jade, Pounamu.  Hand made by Josey Coyle. These are wonderful if you like larger earrings with swing and style! CASCADE are simple yet striking. Josey has used a lovely soft polish finish that glows...
    $866.00 NZD
    $866.00 NZD
  • Hand carved jade chess pendants. Hand made chess piece necklaces, carved from British Columbian Jade.Hand carved jade chess pendants. Hand made chess piece necklaces, carved from British Columbian Jade.
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    KINGDOMS AT DAWN
    KINGDOMS AT DAWN - hand-carved jade chess pendants We're chess lovers here at NZ Pacific, and we're thrilled to offer hand carved chess pendants for lovers of this wonderful game! ♟️ Every game has its architect, its prime mover. On the board, you command...
    From $330.00 NZD
    From $330.00 NZD
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  • man wearing a black jade feather pendantA hand carved large Wyoming Black Jade feather necklace. The cord is a red colour and is an adjustable length. A large sized hand made Black Jade feather necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to wear.
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    NACHTFLUG
    NACHTFLUG This hand-carved Black Jade feather pendant is a striking embodiment of elegance and mystique. Its slender and stylised form capture the essence of a feather in its most refined and graceful state. Carved with precision, the pendant’s smooth, flowing lines and dual polished...
    $1,333.00 NZD
    $1,333.00 NZD
  • This picture shows a little jade acorn pendant with sterling silver chain. The cap is sterling silver and is embossed with some decorative markings which give the silver cap some detail and character. Hand made by Ana Krakosky.This picture shows a little jade acorn pendant with sterling silver chain. The cap is sterling silver and is embossed with some decorative markings which give the silver cap some detail and character. Hand made by Ana Krakosky.
    NZ Pacific
    ACORN
    ACORN A lovely little Acorn pendant - hand carved from New Zealand Jade with a detailed sterling silver cap and loop for a chain or cord. We will provide this with a sterling silver chain. This is a wonderful little piece of art made...
    $555.00 NZD
    $555.00 NZD
  • This is a hand carved love heart pendant made from your choice of either Black Jade or Red Jasper Stone with sterling silver. This is a superbly carved and very unique piece if custom jewellery. For sale online from NZ Pacific.This is a handcarved love heart pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of Black Jade with sterling silver. This is a superbly carved and very unique piece if custom jewellery. For sale online from NZ Pacific.
    NZ Pacific
    LOVESTRUCK
    LOVESTRUCK - on the edge of distraction This pendant is for the space between the break and the bloom. Crafted from smooth, grounding black jade, or red jasper, and sterling silver, it takes the universal symbol of the heart and honours its fracture. A...
    $388.00 NZD
    $388.00 NZD
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  • Hand made large New Zealand Argillite Matau, hook pendant.Hand made large New Zealand Argillite Matau, hook pendant.
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    THE GHOST
    Argillite Matau pendant, carved by Kerry Thompson This is an exceptional piece in every sense - beautifully designed and flawlessly carved ...and the finish is sublime. Things to watch for: The Stone - this is a striking piece of pale grey argillite, a colour...
    $950.00 NZD
    $950.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Argillite Toki with double koru by Rueben Tipene. We provide this large toki on an adjustable cord and ship to you in a kete pouch with Express Courier. This is a one off pendant that once sold will be removed from our site.Hand carved New Zealand Argillite Toki with double koru by Rueben Tipene. We provide this large toki on an adjustable cord and ship to you in a kete pouch with Express Courier. This is a one off pendant that once sold will be removed from our site.
    NZ Pacific
    PIKI
    PIKI - Climb Carved from New Zealand Argillite by Rueben Tipene  A spectacular piece of stone - a wonderful carving! Unleash the warrior within with PIKI, a hand-carved toki from New Zealand that exudes strength and tribal tradition. This powerful pendant is a wearable work of art...
    $888.00 NZD
    $888.00 NZD
  • This pendant is a hand carved boat paddle. We have carved this with a Black jade blade or a green jade blade with a hardwood and sterling silver handle. Provided with a sterling silver chain.This pendant is a hand carved boat paddle. We have carved this with a Black jade blade or a green jade blade with a hardwood and sterling silver handle. Provided with a sterling silver chain.
    NZ Pacific
    PADDLE ON
    PADDLE ON Beautiful hand made paddle pendants. The handle is carved from hard wood with a sterling silver grip. The blade is hand carved from Australian Black Jade or Green Nephrite Jade. We have two options available - your choice of either a black...
    $355.00 NZD
    $355.00 NZD
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  • Hand carved bone snake skull pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made snake with skull necklace from bone. Snake skull necklace for men and women.Hand carved bone snake skull pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made snake with skull necklace from bone. Snake skull necklace for men and women.
    NZ Pacific
    VIPER
    VIPER - Hand carved bone snake with skull pendant After something different? You've landed on the right page! Allies or Enemies? The Choice is Yours... A coiled viper, muscles tensed, tongue tasting the air - poised to strike or standing guard? Beside it, a...
    $288.00 NZD
    $288.00 NZD
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