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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  • 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
  • Beautiful Japanese White Mabe Pearl with Paua Shell EarringsBeautiful Japanese White Mabe Pearl with Paua Shell Earrings
    NZ Pacific
    EPIPHANY
    EPIPHANY - Hand Crafted Japanese White Mabe Pearl with Paua and Sterling Silver Pendant. Beautiful Art to Wear! EPIPHANY is a beautifully balanced creation by Swiss jeweller Michel Girardin. The design pairs a piece of New Zealand pāua shell with a Japanese white mabe...
    $620.00 NZD
    $620.00 NZD
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    Out Of Stock
  • 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
    NZ Pacific
    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
  • This is a lovely New Zealand Inanga Jade, pounamu Toki drop pendant. Hand carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi. It is bound with an adjustable black coloured cord which is length adjustable. Free worldwide shipping.This is a lovely New Zealand Inanga Jade, pounamu Toki drop pendant. Hand carved for us by Kyohei Noguchi. It is bound with an adjustable black coloured cord which is length adjustable. Free worldwide shipping.
    NZ Pacific
    CHIC
    CHIC - Hand crafted Toki/Drop pendant from a gorgeous and rare piece of New Zealand Inanga Jade.  A lovely, CHIC little pendant that is gentle and unassuming - except for the standout colours in the stone! It is often said that nature is the...
    $525.00 NZD
    $525.00 NZD
  • These are small puma cub pendants. They are hand carved from Mammoth tusk and are beautiful. We provide these with adjustable cords. Shipping is free worldwide.These are small puma cub pendants. They are hand carved from Mammoth tusk and are beautiful. We provide these with adjustable cords. Shipping is free worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    COUGAR CUBS
    COUGAR CUBS - what's not to love about these cute little COUGAR CUBS! Hand carved Woolly Mammoth Tusk pendant for all you lovers of the mighty PUMA, or as it is known in North America - the COUGAR! A beautiful piece of work, hand carved with...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
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  • Hand carved deer antler skeleton hand with snake pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made skeleton hand with snake necklace from deer antler. Skeleton hand with snake necklace for men and women.Hand carved deer antler skeleton hand with snake pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made skeleton hand with snake necklace from deer antler. Skeleton hand with snake necklace for men and women.
    NZ Pacific
    VIPER'S RECKONING
    VIPER'S RECKONING is a beautifully carved, fanciful piece - a skeletal hand with a snake in its' grasp! Hand-crafted in deer antler by NZ Pacific.  After something different? You've landed at the right place! Stand out, be different and set a new trend with...
    $398.00 NZD
    $398.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand jade drop pendants with Sterling Silver.Hand carved New Zealand jade drop pendants with Sterling Silver.
    NZ Pacific
    LIE CLOSE
    LIE CLOSE - beautiful New Zealand Jade and Sterling Silver drop pendants! These are a delightful and elegant pendant we have designed to showcase the beauty of our jade. These drops have been hand carved, they are organic, imperfect and beautiful. Each piece is unique......
    $498.00 NZD
    $498.00 NZD
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  • Hand made woolly mammoth tusk sea bear necklace with Sterling Silver. Mammoth tusk polar bear pendant with Sterling silver surround and chain. Made by NZ Pacific and sale online only.Hand made woolly mammoth tusk sea bear necklace with Sterling Silver. Mammoth tusk polar bear pendant with Sterling silver surround and chain. Made by NZ Pacific and sale online only.
    NZ Pacific
    SEA BEAR
    SEA BEAR - where ancient art meets Ursus Maritimus - the wonderful polar bear...  Hand carved SEA BEAR drop necklace made from Woolly Mammoth tusk. This is a stylised design that captures a distant view of a polar bear wandering the ice. The Mammoth...
    $238.00 NZD
    $238.00 NZD
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  • Bone carving of a lizard climbing. A three dimensional pendant carved in bone by Yuri Terenyi.Bone carving of a lizard climbing. A three dimensional pendant carved in bone by Yuri Terenyi.
    NZ Pacific
    THE THINKER
    THE THINKER - This is a wonderful carving - a lizard form carved in relief on a bone drop. It's fanciful - the lizard has two tails, one side is crawling up the pendant and the other back down.  Yuri has stained this piece...
    $274.40 NZD
    $343.00 NZD
    $274.40 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
    ANCIENT EMBRACE
    ANCIENT EMBRACE - made from woolly mammoth tusk pieces which we have hand cut and polished and set into a solid sterling silver bracelet. This is a solid piece we designed to highlight the beautiful soft tones in the material and its marvellous grain....
    $975.00 NZD
    $975.00 NZD
  • Hand made Paua Shell and Sterling Silver earringsWoman wearing paua shell and sterling silver earrings
    NZ Pacific
    ELATION
    ELATION - handcrafted Paua Shell and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings. A gorgeous look for your ears! Discover the beauty of Paua and Sterling Silver with our ELATION earrings, handcrafted by Swiss artist Michel Girardin. At its heart lies wonderful Paua Shell paired with beautiful Sterling...
    $398.00 NZD
    $398.00 NZD
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    Out Of Stock
  • Hand carved deer antler pod pendant with brass containerHand carved deer antler pod pendant with brass container
    NZ Pacific
    GUARDIAN POD
    Guardian Pod – Functional Art for Life's Essentials A masterwork of wearable utility, GUARDIAN POD is a hand-carved pendant that discreetly conceals a watertight brass container within its sculpted form. Crafted from genuine deer antler, the outer casing features an intricate woven design that...
    $420.00 NZD
    $420.00 NZD
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    Out Of Stock
  • 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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  • Magnificent Ancient Woolly Mammoth Tusk Rhino PendantRhino pendant carved in Woolly Mammoth Tusk
    NZ Pacific
    RHINO
    RHINO - hand carved Rhinoceros pendant - from genuine fossilised, woolly mammoth tusk. Born from the frozen tusk of an Ice Age mammoth, this pendant captures the soul of the African rhino. Rendered in the ivory of another magnificent giant lost to time, the choice...
    $448.00 NZD
    $448.00 NZD
  • Woman wearing paua shell and sterling silver necklacePaua Shell with Sterling Silver pendant
    NZ Pacific
    RIVIERA
    RIVIERA - handcrafted Pāua and Sterling Silver Pendant. Alluring and Lustrous Art to Wear! Made from New Zealand pāua shell and sterling silver, RIVIERA is a simple piece elevated by superb design. The pāua is cut into an organic form, its rich blues and...
    $345.00 NZD
    $345.00 NZD
  • A hand carved crocodile pendant carved from a piece of deer antler. This is a work of art carved by Fumio Noguchi who is renowned for his skill in bone carving.A hand carved crocodile pendant carved from a piece of deer antler. This is a work of art carved by Fumio Noguchi who is renowned for his skill in bone carving.
    NZ Pacific
    SWAMP SECURITY
    SWAMP SECURITY - Hand carved CROCODILE netsuke in deer antler Carved in detail with a touch of humour - a life-like, engaging and very special piece made to be worn! ART TO WEAR (or display). Meet SWAMP SECURITY!  Fumio Noguchi has carved this crocodile with...
    $924.00 NZD
    $924.00 NZD
  • An Egyptian Eye of Horus pyramid pendant, hand made for us from Australian Black Jade. This pendant is provided with an adjustable black cord.An Egyptian Eye of Horus pyramid pendant, hand made for us from Australian Black Jade. This pendant is provided with an adjustable black cord.
    NZ Pacific
    EYE OF HORUS
    Black Jade Eye of Horus Pendant – Sleek Geometry in Stone Embrace ancient wisdom with modern style! Our Eye of Horus pendant is beautifully carved from Black Jade, a stone known for its powerful protective and grounding properties. The rich, dark jade highlights this...
    $348.00 NZD
    $348.00 NZD
  • A Wonderful Black Jade Phoenix PendantA Wonderful Black Jade Phoenix Pendant
    NZ Pacific
    MIDNIGHT PHOENIX
    MIDNIGHT PHOENIX - Hand Carved Black Jade Phoenix Pendant with Sterling Silver Bale Hand carved in black jade, this is a gorgeous, stylised bird pendant carved with the Phoenix as its inspiration. This beauty is ready to take flight! Carved in a silky smooth, polished...
    $488.00 NZD
    $488.00 NZD
  • Sterling Silver Plane Pendants for Travel LoversSterling Silver Plane Pendants for Travel Lovers
    NZ Pacific
    ATLAS
    ATLAS - Hand Made Sterling Silver Pendants for Travel Lovers! ATLAS - World Traveler This pendant captures that singular moment of lift-off... that small miracle when tons of metal and machinery decide to trust the air and become something lighter. The aircrafts form simple...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
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