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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  • Woman wearing jade and silver necklaceA photo of a New Zealand Jade drop pendant with sterling silver. This is a stylish statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand by Ana Krakosky. Unique Art to Wear. Gifts for all lovers of hand made Art to Wear.
    NZ Pacific
    PUISSANT
    A drop pendant like no other! Hand carved from a gorgeous New Zealand flower jade - take a look at the soft colours in this piece of stone. PUISSANT is hand made for us by Ana Krakosky - she has crafted a fine sterling silver...
    $870.00 NZD
    $870.00 NZD
  • Hand carved black jade stingray pendant. Handmade by NZ Pacific from real black jade. Black Jade jewellery for sale online.Hand carved black jade stingray pendant. Handmade by NZ Pacific from real black jade. Black Jade jewellery for sale online.
    NZ Pacific
    SAND DWELLER
    A beautiful pendant carved from Australian Black Jade. The stone is a deep black - perfect for these little stingrays. You can imagine this little guy settled in the sediment keeping an eye open for an unwary crustacean! Watch our brief video to see...
    $420.00 NZD
    $420.00 NZD
  • Hand crafted contemporary woolly mammoth tusk heart with sterling silver arrow necklace. This necklace is provided with an adjustable plum cord.Hand crafted contemporary woolly mammoth tusk heart with sterling silver arrow necklace. This necklace is provided with an adjustable plum cord.
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    CUPIDS BULLSEYE
    CUPIDS BULLSEYE - Woolly Mammoth Heart with Sterling Silver Arrow Pendant Love hurts. But it also leaves a beautiful mark! Cupid, it seems, has been practicing. And his aim? Perfect. This pendant began as a chunk of ancient woolly mammoth tusk, buried for millennia,...
    $420.00 NZD
    $420.00 NZD
  • Hand made New Zealand Tangiwai toki with engraving pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. Unique Jade Toki with adjustable cord.Hand made New Zealand Tangiwai toki with engraving pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. Unique Jade Toki with adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    FLYOVER
    FLYOVER – Tangiwai Toki pendant it's spectacular! A creative reinterpretation of the traditional toki form, carved by Kerry Thompson from dense, deep green tangiwai pounamu. Naturally occurring silver flecks - iron minerals captured during the stone's formation - are scattered throughout, giving the piece...
    $978.00 NZD
    $978.00 NZD
  • A Wonderful Pāua RingHand wearing paua shell ring
    NZ Pacific
    MOANA'S EMBRACE
    MOANA'S EMBRACE - a gorgeous Sterling Silver ring, with New Zealand cold water pāua shell MOANA'S EMBRACE is a beautiful handmade ring, striking and very expressive. The silver has been hand cast with a little structural detail on the underside and around the outside...
    $258.00 NZD
    $258.00 NZD
  • Hand made mammoth tusk drop earrings. Made by NZ Pacific - handmade jewellery for sale online. Woolly Mammoth Tusk fang style earrings, packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand made mammoth tusk drop earrings. Made by NZ Pacific - handmade jewellery for sale online. Woolly Mammoth Tusk fang style earrings, packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    WHITEFANG
    WHITEFANG Hand carved from woolly mammoth tusk, with sterling silver hooks. A beautiful pair of delicate 'fang' style earrings. We have two options available; please use the drop-down menu to make your selection. The video shows 'Option Two'. WHITEFANG are lovingly packaged in one of...
    $178.00 NZD
    $178.00 NZD
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  • Hand Carved Meditating Buddha Pendant Carved in TurquoiseHand Carved Meditating Buddha Pendant Carved in Turquoise
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    AKASHA-MUNI
    AKASHA-MUNI - a beautiful, small, hand carved Turquoise Buddha pendant. The Sky Sage Akasha means infinite sky. Muni means silent sage. This turquoise Buddha represents boundless awakening. The stone comes from Nevada's legendary No. 8 mine, known for producing turquoise with deep, saturated blues...
    $678.00 NZD
    $678.00 NZD
  • These pendants are hand carved, black jade hooks or matau pendants. They are beautifully finished in a polish and bound with adjustable necklace cordsThese pendants are hand carved, black jade hooks or matau pendants. They are beautifully finished in a polish and bound with adjustable necklace cords
    NZ Pacific
    ROCKSTAR
    ROCKSTAR - a very cool black jade hook Inspired by the stage and carved for the streets, this is a little piece of Rock 'n' Roll made to be worn! Carved from a single piece of deep black jade, this hook draws attention. Its...
    $440.00 NZD
    $440.00 NZD
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  • Woman wearing mother of pearl pendantMother of Pearl with Opal and Sterling Silver pendant
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    SWEET OASIS
    SWEET OASIS - Hand Crafted Mother of Pearl, Opal, Sterling Silver Pendant. This piece is gorgeous! This pendant is a fine example of Swiss jeweller Michel Girardin's work. At its centre sits a striking triangular piece of Australian Opal, a pale aqua colour with...
    $665.00 NZD
    $665.00 NZD
  • Hand made Sterling Silver ring with Mother of Pearl inlayHand wearing mother of pearl ring
    NZ Pacific
    PATH OF LIGHT
    PATH OF LIGHT - a gorgeous Sterling Silver ring, with Australian White Mother of Pearl insert by Michel Girardin. PATH OF LIGHT is a beautiful handmade ring, feminine and very expressive. Hand-cast in silver, with an Australian Mother of Pearl that shifts and glows...
    $348.00 NZD
    $348.00 NZD
  • Woman wearing jade and silver necklaceA 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 Crafted Pāua Shell, Black Mabe Pearl and Sterling Silver pendantwoman wearing Paua shell pendant
    NZ Pacific
    PEARL OF WISDOM
    PEARL OF WISDOM - Hand Crafted Tahitian Black Mabe Pearl with Paua and Sterling Silver. Beautiful Art to Wear! PEARL OF WISDOM is a captivating creation by Swiss jeweller Michel Girardin. The piece features a beautiful piece of New Zealand pāua shell encasing a...
    $888.00 NZD
    $888.00 NZD
  • Paua shell with sterling silver earringsWoman wearing paua shell earring
    NZ Pacific
    RIPPLE EFFECT
    RIPPLE EFFECT - handcrafted Paua Shell and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings. A bold and beautiful look for your ears! Discover the beauty of Paua and Sterling Silver with our RIPPLE EFFECT earrings, handcrafted by Swiss artist Michel Girardin. At its heart lies wonderful 'cold...
    $398.00 NZD
    $398.00 NZD
  • Woman wearing a paua shell and sterling silver pendantPaua shell with sterling silver pendant
    NZ Pacific
    MARITIME MIST
    MARITIME MIST - handcrafted Pāua and Sterling Silver Pendant. Alluring and Lustrous Art to Wear! Made from New Zealand pāua shell and sterling silver, MARITIME MIST is a simple piece elevated by superb design. Cut into an organic, freeform silhouette, the pāua shell reveals its signature depths:...
    $517.00 NZD
    $517.00 NZD
  • Rainforest Jasper with White Coral drop pendant.Rainforest Jasper with White Coral drop pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    AMAZONIAN
    AMAZONIAN - Contemporary Jasper Stone Pendant A beautiful, drop pendant hand made in two fabulous materials. The body of this piece is made from a very uncommon type of Jasper known as 'Rainforest Jasper'. For people who are interested in the healing properties of...
    $348.00 NZD
    $348.00 NZD
  • Man wearing jade pendantA beautiful hand carved, New Zealand Jade Matau, hook pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    ANCHOR AND ASPIRE
    ANCHOR AND ASPIRE - a large and charismatic Matau carved from gorgeous New Zealand Jade. ANCHOR AND ASPIRE is a gorgeous weighty matau, a contemporary pendant carved from a beautiful piece of New Zealand greenstone. Comprising manaia and matau designs, this is a glorious...
    $998.00 NZD
    $998.00 NZD
  • Hand carved white onyx turtle pendant. Unique handmade jewellery for sale online.Person wearing turtle pendant
    NZ Pacific
    FROST
    Meet FROST - a rare little turtle carved from white onyx, with soft pale green flecks and translucent patches that show in the light (check the video). Turtles have mythic swagger across cultures: China sees grit and longevity, Japan honours a sea god’s ally, and...
    From $288.00 NZD
    From $288.00 NZD
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  • Mother of Pearl with Opal and Sterling Silver pendantWoman wearing mother of Pearl and opal necklace
    NZ Pacific
    BALMY COVE
    BALMY COVE - Hand Crafted Mother of Pearl, Opal, Sterling Silver Pendant. This piece is gorgeous! This pendant showcases the refined skill of Swiss jeweller Michel Girardin. The design is simple but striking: a rectangular piece of Australian Mother of Pearl serves as the base,...
    $770.00 NZD
    $770.00 NZD
  • Hand Made Necklace with Turquoise and JadeHand Made Necklace with Turquoise and Jade
    NZ Pacific
    SKYLINE
    SKYLINE - a contemporary hand made Jade and Turquoise necklace. We love combining unusual materials to create eye-catching, original pendants - SKYLINE is a great example of this. This striking necklace showcases the beauty of carefully selected beads, each telling its own ancient story. A vibrant...
    $248.00 NZD
    $248.00 NZD
  • This piece is a hand made bracelet. It is made from selected pieces of woolly mammoth tusk which we have cut and polished and then inset into a sterling silver bracelet. It is a very striking piece one of a kind and truly beautiful.This piece is a hand made bracelet. It is made from selected pieces of woolly mammoth tusk which we have cut and polished and then inset into a sterling silver bracelet. It is a very striking piece one of a kind and truly beautiful.
    NZ Pacific
    TUNDRA SURPRISE
    TUNDRA SURPRISE - Woolly Mammoth Tusk with Sterling Silver Bangle This is our finest / lightest mammoth tusk bangle - perfect if you're looking for a solid armband, but not too large or heavy. The bracelet slips straight on and off the arm with...
    $750.00 NZD
    $750.00 NZD
  • Woman wearing black jade and silver drop pendantHand crafted contemporary black jade and sterling silver drop necklace. This necklace is provided with a fern green cord and silver clasp. Contemporary black jade drop necklace with sterling silver.
    NZ Pacific
    IRIS
    IRIS Black Jade drop with Sterling Silver Fitting. There's nothing quite like deep black jade paired with sterling silver - we don't think there is! IRIS is a testament to the beauty of simplicity - this piece is a visually striking drop necklace that...
    $318.40 NZD
    $398.00 NZD
    $318.40 NZD
  • Rainforest Jasper with Turquoise pendantRainforest Jasper with Turquoise pendant
    NZ Pacific
    MOUNTAINS OF MIST
    MOUNTAINS OF MIST - Contemporary Jasper Stone Pendant A beautiful, drop pendant hand made in three fabulous materials. The body of this piece is made from a very uncommon type of Jasper known as 'Rainforest Jasper' and for people who believe in the healing...
    $348.00 NZD
    $348.00 NZD
  • Hand carved deer antler dragon turtle pendantHand carved deer antler dragon turtle pendant
    NZ Pacific
    WILLOW
    WILLOW - The Serene Sovereign Meet WILLOW, the serene sovereign carved from a solid heart of deer antler. She is found in a moment of pure, unguarded ease, resting upon her rocky buttress with her head thrown back in a relaxed and friendly gesture....
    $398.00 NZD
    $398.00 NZD
  • This piece is a hand made bracelet. It is made from selected pieces of woolly mammoth tusk which we have cut and polished and then inset into a brass bracelet. It is a very striking piece one of a kind and truly beautiful.This piece is a hand made bracelet. It is made from selected pieces of woolly mammoth tusk which we have cut and polished and then inset into a brass bracelet. It is a very striking piece one of a kind and truly beautiful.
    NZ Pacific
    TUNDRA SUNRISE
    TUNDRA SUNRISE - Woolly Mammoth Tusk and Brass Bangle This is our finest / lightest mammoth tusk bangle - perfect if you're looking for a solid armband, but not too large or heavy. The bracelet slips straight on and off the arm with no...
    $455.00 NZD
    $455.00 NZD
  • Paua Shell and Japanese White Pearl pendant with Sterling SilverSTELLAR IRIS
    NZ Pacific
    STELLAR IRIS
    STELLAR IRIS - Hand Crafted Japanese White Mabe Pearl with Paua and Sterling Silver Pendant. Glamorous, Mysterious and Magnificent Art to Wear! This pendant is a fascinating creation by Swiss jeweller Michel Girardin, crafted from New Zealand pāua shell, a Japanese white mabe pearl,...
    $676.00 NZD
    $676.00 NZD
  • Woman wearing black jade unicorn horn pendant by NZ PacificA Wonderful Unicorn Horn Pendant, Carved in Black Jade
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    SHADOWHORN
    SHADOWHORN - Hand Carved in Black Jade, a beautiful Unicorn Horn Pendant. A wearable sculpture carved from black jade. This stone was born deep in the Australian earth long ago, perhaps in an age when unicorns still roamed the mist. We have shaped it...
    $360.00 NZD
    $360.00 NZD
  • A hand carved New Zealand Jade and Sterling Silver Octopus pendant with Opal eye. Hand made by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson.A hand carved New Zealand Jade and Sterling Silver Octopus pendant with Opal eye. Hand made by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson.
    NZ Pacific
    8 FEET DEEP
    A mythical octopus stares at you from 8 FEET DEEP... 8 FEET DEEP was hand carved by renowned artist and carver, Kerry Thompson. This is a remarkable work of art - beautifully designed and faultlessly carved and cast. A piece to wear, or admire -...
    $8,888.00 NZD
    $8,888.00 NZD
  • A Unicorn Horn pendant Carved in JasperWoman wearing Jasper Unicorn Horn Pendant
    NZ Pacific
    SCARLET SPIRE
    SCARLET SPIRE - Hand Carved in Red Jasper Stone, a beautiful Unicorn Horn Pendant. A wonderful example of carved art. Detailed and expressive, this is a rare and beautiful piece of hand carved jewellery. SCARLET SPIRE - one of a kind... Carved from Jasper,...
    $360.00 NZD
    $360.00 NZD
  • FIRST SPRINGBeautifully Hand Crafted in Flower Jade and Sterling Silver
    NZ Pacific
    FIRST SPRING
    FIRST SPRING - handcrafted New Zealand Flower Jade and Sterling Silver Pendant. Discover the beauty of Jade and Sterling Silver with our FIRST SPRING pendant, a vibrant piece handcrafted by Swiss artist Michel Girardin. At its heart lies a wonderful piece of New Zealand Flower...
    $725.00 NZD
    $725.00 NZD
  • This is a hand carved deer antler dog bone dog tag. It is made from deer antler, bone and sterling silver. Hand made dog tags for your dog.This is a hand carved deer antler dog bone dog tag. It is made from deer antler, bone and sterling silver. Hand made dog tags for your dog.
    NZ Pacific
    BARK ID
    BARK ID - for dogs on the go! Hand made from deer antler with a Sterling Silver fitting. PRODUCT FEATURES: • Durability: Carved from natural deer antler and fitted with sterling silver, built to last through rough-and-tumble adventures • Style: Each tag is unique,...
    $248.00 NZD
    $248.00 NZD

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