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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  • Woolly Mammoth Pendants, Hand Carved in Woolly Mammoth Tusk!Mammoth pendant standing on a snowy mountain with prehistoric mammoths in the background
    NZ Pacific
    MASTODON
    MASTODON - They're back .... We have made a hand carved Woolly Mammoth pendant - from genuine fossilised, woolly mammoth tusk. This is a beautiful little pendant with lots of character - a fabulous and very unique gift. The Mammoth Tusk used for this...
    $398.00 NZD
    $398.00 NZD
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  • Beautiful paua shell and sterling silver earringsBeautiful paua shell and sterling silver earrings
    NZ Pacific
    OCEAN'S KISS
    OCEAN'S KISS - handcrafted Paua Shell and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings. A gorgeous look for your ears! Take a look at the combined beauty of Paua and Sterling Silver in our OCEAN'S KISS earrings, handcrafted by Swiss artist Michel Girardin. At their heart lies...
    $348.00 NZD
    $348.00 NZD
  • This pendant is a hand carved contemporary dove bird pendant. Carved in jadeite stone. It is a finely shaped piece with gentle and soft lines and is a great representation of the peace that doves traditionally represent. We ship these worldwide with express courier. A fantastic and meaningful gift.This pendant is a hand carved contemporary dove bird pendant. Carved in jadeite stone. It is a finely shaped piece with gentle and soft lines and is a great representation of the peace that doves traditionally represent. We ship these worldwide with express courier. A fantastic and meaningful gift.
    NZ Pacific
    PEACE
    PEACE - Doves represent PEACE and so does this little beautiful pendant. A lovely small dove pendant -  hand carved from a beautiful Jadeite. Jadeite is rarer and harder than nephrite jade and comes in some glorious, subtle colours - this particular stone is a light greyish,...
    $249.00 NZD
    $249.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade pendant with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.Hand carved New Zealand Jade pendant with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    UNITY TRIAD
    UNITY TRIAD - hand carved contemporary pendant in New Zealand Jade.  The top stone is carved from Australian Black Jade, the main body from New Zealand Marsden jade and the central loop from rare kahurangi stone. This is a wonderful work of art to...
    $888.00 NZD
    $888.00 NZD
  • Bronze and New Zealand Jade kawakawa leaf pendantBronze and New Zealand Jade kawakawa leaf pendant
    NZ Pacific
    BRONZE KAWAKAWA
    BRONZE KAWAKAWA - Bronze and Jade Kawakawa leaf pendant Bursting with natural beauty and Kiwi charm, this bronze and jade kawakawa leaf pendant captures the essence of one of New Zealand’s native bush shrubs. This delicate kawakawa leaf, is elegantly crafted in oxidised bronze,...
    $568.00 NZD
    $568.00 NZD
  • Hand Carved heart pendant in Black JadeHand Carved heart pendant in Black Jade
    NZ Pacific
    KINDRED SPIRIT
    KINDRED SPIRIT - A beautiful hand carved, Australian Black Jade Stone heart style pendant. We have carved this from Black Jade - a deep black colour with lighter inclusions in the stone. This is a natural structure that forms with the stone where minerals...
    $222.40 NZD
    $278.00 NZD
    $222.40 NZD
  • This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable black coloured cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable black coloured cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
    NZ Pacific
    GOLDEN TOUCH
    GOLDEN TOUCH - a contemporary Koru pendant. Beautiful, delicately carved and graceful! GOLDEN TOUCH is a pendant carved from the pounamu of New Zealand. A rare and beautiful local jade with exceptional colour - this is clearly reflected in this piece of stone! Wear...
    $330.00 NZD
    $515.00 NZD
    $330.00 NZD
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  • Woman wearing jade eternity pendantEternity symbol pendant in jade
    NZ Pacific
    ETERNITY
    ETERNITY – hand-carved from premium British Columbian jade, this pendant showcases the stone’s distinctive semi-translucent green depth, and is polished to an impeccable high-gloss finish. The timeless infinity motif is rendered with precision, embodying both symbolic meaning and refined craftsmanship. Its compact, deliberate proportions...
    $292.00 NZD
    $365.00 NZD
    $292.00 NZD
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  • Man wearing Pacific Universe pendantThis photo shows a medium sized drop pendant hand carved from Ebony wood with Mother of Pearl and Paua Shell inlay, 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 black that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.
    NZ Pacific
    PACIFIC UNIVERSE
    PACIFIC UNIVERSE - A Mother of Pearl Full Moon, with Matariki design in Copper, Brass and Silver and an Ocean of Pāua Shell... what more could you ask for! This pendant doesn’t just hang - it moves with you, its surfboard curves catching the light...
    $798.00 NZD
    $798.00 NZD
  • Man wearing bone ringHand carved Hotei good fortune ring. Made from Red Deer antler in New Zealand. Hand made from deer antler by master bone carver Fumio Noguchi. Spectacular collectable work of art, made to wear. One only ring, delivered to you with express courier.
    NZ Pacific
    HOTEI
    HOTEI - Good Fortune God Ring, Hand Carved in Deer Antler by Fumio Noguchi This beautiful ring depicts HOTEI, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Good Fortune. What makes this piece extra special is Fumio's intentional use of contrast between the raw, organic...
    $888.00 NZD
    $888.00 NZD
  • Woman wearing Jasper pendantHand carved Red Jasper Stone contemporary drop pendant. Carved by NZ Pacific in Jasper Stone. This is a modern drop pendant made from natural materials.
    NZ Pacific
    JASPER GRETCHEN
    JASPER GRETCHEN - Contemporary Jasper Stone Pendant A beautiful, drop pendant hand carved in a piece of Red Jasper Stone. Take a moment to watch the brief video we have made of this piece slowly revolving is the best way to appreciate just how...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
  • Silver and jade ringThis is a handcrafted New Zealand Pounamu, Jade and sterling silver ring.
    NZ Pacific
    LAVA ROCK
    LAVA ROCK - New Zealand Jade and Sterling Silver Ring LAVA ROCK - we only have one... and we love this fashion forward ring. Hand crafted by Ana Krakosky in New Zealand. Ana has used New Zealand Marsden Jade and sterling silver to make...
    $698.00 NZD
    $698.00 NZD
  • A hand carved toki pendant made from New Zealand Aroha Stone. This is a smaller sized and visually striking piece of art to wear.A hand carved toki pendant made from New Zealand Aroha Stone. This is a smaller sized and visually striking piece of art to wear.
    NZ Pacific
    MAUVE
    MAUVE - hand-carved toki pendant, made from Aroha stone. This is a lovely pendant carved from an uplifting pink/purple piece of New Zealand Aroha Stone that glitters in the light. MAUVE is the perfect carving if you are looking for a small but expressive symbol...
    $195.00 NZD
    $195.00 NZD
  • Woman wearing Jade, Ruby and Silver necklaceHand made jade and ruby sterling silver necklace.
    NZ Pacific
    LILY PADS
    LILY PADS - An absolute work of art! Hand made necklace from gorgeous New Zealand Jade and Ruby stone with sterling silver. Handmade for fashion focussed lovers of unique jewellery! The Stone inserts are all hand carved New Zealand Jade and Ruby - set...
    $1,111.00 NZD
    $1,111.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a beautiful New Zealand jade toki suspended from a hand plaited adjustable cord. The binding around the top of the toki is a blue and creme colour. The cord is length adjustable which allows the pendant to be positioned where it suits you best. The toki was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a wonderful jade carver from New Zealand.Man wearing Jade Toki pendant
    NZ Pacific
    RAINDANCE
    RAINDANCE - New Zealand Jade Toki Pendant RAINDANCE is a beautifully crafted piece, hewn from New Zealand pounamu, a stone with deep cultural and spiritual significance to the Māori people. The pounamu’s deep green base, reminiscent of New Zealand’s verdant landscapes, is accentuated by...
    $589.00 NZD
    $589.00 NZD
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  • A hand carved labradorite seahorse pendant. We have carved this from beautiful labradorite and we bind them with our hand-plaited cords. The cords are a waxed polyester so they are durable and strong. We ship these worldwide with express courier anywhere in the world.A hand carved labradorite seahorse pendant. We have carved this from beautiful labradorite and we bind them with our hand-plaited cords. The cords are a waxed polyester so they are durable and strong. We ship these worldwide with express courier anywhere in the world.
    NZ Pacific
    SEADRAGON
    SEADRAGON - We're delighted to bring our classic Seahorse pendant to you in labradorite! The seahorse, or Hippocampus, has a long held place in mythology and can be seen on coins and other ancient artefacts as early as the 6th century BC. Presenting a...
    $393.00 NZD
    $393.00 NZD
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  • This picture shows a little jade acorn pendant. 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. 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
    OAKNUT
    OAKNUT - A lovely little Acorn pendant - hand carved from New Zealand Jade with an engraved sterling silver cap and loop for a chain or cord. We will provide this with a plaited Gingernut/Paradise Blue Cord which is length adjustable. This is a...
    $444.00 NZD
    $555.00 NZD
    $444.00 NZD
  • Hand carved Hyottoko play mask ring. Made from Red Deer antler in New Zealand. Hand made from deer antler by master bone carver Fumio Noguchi. Spectacular collectable work of art, made to wear. One only ring, delivered to you with express courier.Hand carved Hyottoko play mask ring. Made from Red Deer antler in New Zealand. Hand made from deer antler by master bone carver Fumio Noguchi. Spectacular collectable work of art, made to wear. One only ring, delivered to you with express courier.
    NZ Pacific
    HYOTTOKO
    HYOTTOKO - Play Mask Ring, Hand Carved in Deer Antler by Fumio Noguchi This magnificent HYOTTOKO Japanese play mask ring is carved in deer antler... and the detail is exquisite!  A masterwork of texture and tradition - by Fumio Noguchi. Carved from deer antler, this...
    $988.00 NZD
    $988.00 NZD
  • Woman wearing jade pendantHand carved New Zealand Jade bubbles drop pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful light and dark green jade drop of bubbles necklace with black adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    BUBBLES
    BUBBLES - This is a fun and playful piece inspired by blowing bubbles as a child.. A very cool piece of Art to Wear carved in New Zealand Jade, Pounamu. This is a quirky, creative pendant hand made for us by Ana Krakosky. The...
    $788.00 NZD
    $788.00 NZD
  • Woman wearing jasper heart pendantHand carved Red Jasper Stone contemporary heart pendant. Carved by NZ Pacific in Jasper Stone. This is a heart drop pendant made from natural materials.
    NZ Pacific
    JASPER HEART
    JASPER HEART - Contemporary Jasper Stone heart Pendant A beautiful heart pendant hand carved in a fabulous piece of Red Jasper Stone. Take a moment to watch the brief video we have made of this piece slowly revolving is the best way to appreciate...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
  • This medium sized Venus woman with tree of life head pendant is made from Black Jade Stone. We've hand carved this piece for all the lovers out there. Free postage worldwide. Black Jade Stone goddess, woman with tree of life jewellery. Provided with an adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.This medium sized Venus woman with tree of life head pendant is made from Black Jade Stone. We've hand carved this piece for all the lovers out there. Free postage worldwide. Black Jade Stone goddess, woman with tree of life jewellery. Provided with an adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    OSHUN
    OSHUN and the TREE OF LIFE Hand carved, Australian Black Jade Stone. OSHUN is a deity of the Yaruba people in South Western Nigeria. This Goddess is associated with water, fertility, purity, love and sensuality. This is a combination of two ancient and iconic symbols, the curvaceous...
    $488.00 NZD
    $488.00 NZD
  • Ancient Mammoth Tusk and Sterling Silver EarringsHand carved mammoth tusk earrings. Made by NZ Pacific and for sale online only. Original and authentic handcrafted jewellery.
    NZ Pacific
    SPARKLE
    SPARKLE - a gorgeous small pair of handcrafted earrings. Made from ancient Woolly Mammoth tusk from Alaska. These are beautiful, delicate earrings in the gorgeous pale, golden hues and subtle grain that are unique to mammoth tusk. Every pair is hand made and unique!...
    $148.00 NZD
    $148.00 NZD
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  • Hand Crafted Bronze ginkgo leaf pendant with New Zealand Jade insertWoman wearing jade and bronze ginkgo leaf pendant
    NZ Pacific
    BRONZE GINKGO
    BRONZE GINKGO - Bronze and New Zealand Jade Ginkgo pendant This small bronze ginkgo leaf hangs like a quiet memory of an ancient tree - one of the earth’s oldest living fossils, now captured in metal and stone. Cast from bronze, the leaf is...
    $498.00 NZD
    $498.00 NZD
  • Hand carved turtle hatchling pendant. The egg is carved from green British Columbian jade and the turtle from bone. Designed and carved by NZ Pacific and for sale online.Hatchling turtle jade and bone pendant
    NZ Pacific
    HATCHLING
    HATCHLING - Magnificent Art to Wear! A Gorgeous Turtle Hatchling Pendant, Hand Carved in British Columbian Jade and Bone A pendant for lovers of all things unique, beautifully handcrafted and unexpected.This little turtle hatchling is hand carved from green nephrite jade and bone. It's...
    $498.00 NZD
    $498.00 NZD
  • 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.
    NZ Pacific
    MANAWA ORA
    MANAWA ORA - 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 Manawa ora which means Hope. I like that it also hasthe double meaning of 'breath...
    $1,800.00 NZD
    $1,800.00 NZD
  • Hand crafted Bronze and New Zealand Jade eagle ray pendantHand crafted Bronze and New Zealand Jade eagle ray pendant
    NZ Pacific
    BRONZE EAGLE RAY
    EAGLE RAY - Bronze and New Zealand Jade Eagle Ray pendant From the deep blue ocean emerges a silhouette of grace - the eagle ray, captured in bronze and anchored by a single, luminous piece of New Zealand pounamu. This pendant reflects the quiet...
    $750.00 NZD
    $750.00 NZD
  • Hand carved Jasper hugging couple pendantHand carved Jasper hugging couple pendant
    NZ Pacific
    EMBERS OF EROS
    Hand carved, Red Jasper Stone lovers pendant. here is a suspended breath just before an embrace changes everything - that electric instant when two souls finally surrender to a pull they can no longer resist. EMBERS OF EROS - a fleeting eruption of passion...
    $398.00 NZD
    $398.00 NZD
  • Man wearing black jade dice pendantHand carved black jade and bone dice pendant
    NZ Pacific
    ROLL OF THE DICE
    ROLL OF THE DICE is a fun piece that we think will appeal to those who like to 'roll the dice' from time to time! The dice body is carved from a characterful piece of Australian Black Jade, and the dots are little pieces...
    $455.00 NZD
    $455.00 NZD
  • Man wearing bronze and jade drop pendantHand crafted bronze drop pendant with New Zealand Jade insert
    NZ Pacific
    BRONZE CASCADE
    BRONZE CASCADE - Bronze and New Zealand Jade drop pendant This pendant captures a moment in nature's slow theatre - the instant a mountain waterfall commits to its descent... The bronze form descends from a delicate point at the top - like the narrow...
    $520.00 NZD
    $520.00 NZD
  • Hand carved contemporary jade third eye pendant. Authentic jade jewellery for sale online. Third eye Jade necklace with adjustable cord.Hand carved contemporary jade third eye pendant. Authentic jade jewellery for sale online. Third eye Jade necklace with adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    SEER’S GAZE
    SEER’S GAZE - Vision Beyond Sight Sharpen your focus and dream of a bright future... We have two options available; please use the drop-down menu to make your selection. This striking three-sided jade pendant embodies the ancient concept of the "Third Eye" - a symbol...
    $352.00 NZD
    $440.00 NZD
    $352.00 NZD
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