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 medium sized horse pendant is made from New Zealand Jade. We've hand carved this piece for all the horse lovers out there. Free postage worldwide. Jade Stone horse head jewellery.This medium sized horse pendant is made from New Zealand Jade. We've hand carved this piece for all the horse lovers out there. Free postage worldwide. Jade Stone horse head jewellery.
    NZ Pacific
    KNIGHT
    KNIGHT - For all horse lovers out there! Hand carved in New Zealand Jade. We have a soft spot for horses down here at NZ Pacific - dad has worked with horses on the farm and I've grown up riding them - so we...
    $390.40 NZD
    $488.00 NZD
    $390.40 NZD
  • British Columbian jade turtle pendant. Hand carved jade turtle pendant, made by NZ Pacific for sale online. Unique handmade jewellery. Provided with an adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.British Columbian jade turtle pendant. Hand carved jade turtle pendant, made by NZ Pacific for sale online. Unique handmade jewellery. Provided with an adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    GRAND ADVENTURES
    Intricately carved green jade turtle pendant. Carved in beautiful detail from a crisp green jade from British Columbia. Turtles have long played a role in mythology in many cultures - in China they are a symbol of tenacity, longevity and power; in Japan it...
    $278.40 NZD
    $348.00 NZD
    $278.40 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade woman drop pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful light green jade figure of a woman, drop necklace with black adjustable cord.Hand carved New Zealand Jade woman drop pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful light green jade figure of a woman, drop necklace with black adjustable cord.
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    WAHINE
    WAHINE - Woman WAHINE is a shapely piece that radiates the features of a women in a subtle way. This is an elegant and striking pendant carved from New Zealand Pounamu. WAHINE is a graceful, chic and modern carving by Ana Krakosky. Check out...
    $695.00 NZD
    $695.00 NZD
  • New Zealand jade turtle pendant. Hand carved jade turtle pendant, made by NZ Pacific for sale online. Unique handmade jewellery. Provided with an adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.New Zealand jade turtle pendant. Hand carved jade turtle pendant, made by NZ Pacific for sale online. Unique handmade jewellery. Provided with an adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    GREEN SEA TURTLE
    We found some lovely New Zealand Jade and thought it perfect for our GREEN SEA TURTLE. We have two options available; a light and dark green jade trutle. The dark green jade piece is on a Black adjustable cord and the light jade piece...
    $278.40 NZD
    $348.00 NZD
    $278.40 NZD
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  • A handcarved masterpiece. A complex large twist pendant carved from bone by Yuri Terenyi for NZ Pacific. This is a true piece of wearable art which is collectible. A one-off masterpiece and quite unique.A handcarved masterpiece. A complex large twist pendant carved from bone by Yuri Terenyi for NZ Pacific. This is a true piece of wearable art which is collectible. A one-off masterpiece and quite unique.
    NZ Pacific
    UNIDOS POR EL AMOR
    UNIDOS POR EL AMOR - bound by love At the heart of this piece is connection and freedom. Two individually carved pieces forever linked - UNIDOS POR EL AMOR! This is a remarkable piece. The carving skill required to create this work of art is exceptional. We...
    $621.60 NZD
    $777.00 NZD
    $621.60 NZD
  • This picture shows a hand carved jade contemporary half-shield pendant. It is a deep green colour. This is a wonderful piece of jewellery. The cord is hand plaited and adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best. This piece was carved for us by Ric Moor. Delivery is free worldwide.This picture shows a hand carved jade contemporary half-shield pendant. It is a deep green colour. This is a wonderful piece of jewellery. The cord is hand plaited and adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best. This piece was carved for us by Ric Moor. Delivery is free worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    SPIRIT
    SPIRIT A gorgeous semi-translucent green piece of New Zealand Totoweka Pounamu carved by Ric Moor. SPIRIT - we love the jade, the carving and the ridge-top binding! A lovely, large sized pendant. If you look at the top of the piece, you can see a slight...
    $502.40 NZD
    $628.00 NZD
    $502.40 NZD
  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable gingernut brown coloured cord.This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable gingernut brown coloured cord.
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    INTUITION
    INTUITION - a contemporary koru pendant INTUITION is a contemporary koru design that tilts its hat to the ocean that surrounds us. Wear it and feel that connection with solid ground but also the Pacific ocean. The jade used is a wonderful caramel green,...
    $320.00 NZD
    $498.00 NZD
    $320.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand jade contemporary drop pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Darren Hill, jade artist, for NZ Pacific. One only, unique drop necklace with black adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.Hand carved New Zealand jade contemporary drop pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Darren Hill, jade artist, for NZ Pacific. One only, unique drop necklace with black adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.
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    SWALLOW TAIL
    SWALLOW TAIL - hand carved New Zealand Jade pendant Here's one for all you surfers out there! SWALLOW TAIL - generate plenty of speed without sacrificing traction! This is a beautiful, contemporary drop pendant, carved for us by Darren Hill. Check out the back...
    $398.00 NZD
    $398.00 NZD
  • woman wearing a 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.
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    BUBBLE POP
    BUBBLE POP - An absolute work of art! Hand made necklace from gorgeous New Zealand Jade and sterling silver.  This is a remarkable piece of jewellery. Worn, this necklace lies flat on the skin, it follows the contour of the body and is very, very elegant....
    $2,950.00 NZD
    $2,950.00 NZD
  • This picture shows a large hand-carved disc pendant. It is carved from British Columbian jade and is suspended from a hand-plaited, black cord. Free delivery worldwide. BC Jade contemporary necklace.This picture shows a large hand-carved disc pendant. It is carved from British Columbian jade and is suspended from a hand-plaited, black cord. Free delivery worldwide. BC Jade contemporary necklace.
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    BONHOMIE
    BONHOMIE - This is a beautifully fine pendant, carved from spectacular jade sourced from British Columbia. Delicate and refined, we are delighted with what really is a standout piece of handmade jewellery. The finish is a polished glow. We have carved this tapering to the...
    $342.40 NZD
    $428.00 NZD
    $342.40 NZD
  • This piece is a large sized, oval round, disc pendant. It is suspended on a chocolate brown coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.This piece is a large sized, oval round, disc pendant. It is suspended on a chocolate brown coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.
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    FRECKLE
    FRECKLE - large disc pendant, carved from New Zealand jade Simplicity is the key to this piece. A plain design which allows the stone to come to the fore. This pendant displays a lovely array of colour tones and textures. Take a moment to...
    $390.40 NZD
    $488.00 NZD
    $390.40 NZD
  • This is a wonderful, large Toki with Tiki from BoneThis is a wonderful, large Toki with Tiki from Bone
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    TU WHAKAHĪHĪ
    TU WHAKAHĪHĪ - Stand Proud A Toki pendant with a Tiki design carved into the front face. This is a large and imposing pendant, designed to represent courage and pride. This piece was carved for us by - Anthony Bray-Heta. TU WHAKAHĪHĪ is a...
    $1,510.40 NZD
    $1,888.00 NZD
    $1,510.40 NZD
  • A striking hand carved knife pendant that we've called the blade. These are carved with a jade head and a hardwood handle. The cords are hand plaited in our waxed polyester which is robust, strong and durable. We ship these worldwide with express courier.A striking hand carved knife pendant that we've called the blade. These are carved with a jade head and a hardwood handle. The cords are hand plaited in our waxed polyester which is robust, strong and durable. We ship these worldwide with express courier.
    NZ Pacific
    THE BLADE
    We are really delighted with this design! Fashioned with a dirk, or dagger, in mind, these are beautiful little pieces that can be worn as a pendant, used to hold your keys or just displayed on your desk and used to open that old-fashioned correspondence...
    $435.00 NZD
    $544.00 NZD
    $435.00 NZD
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  • Hand carved incredible stained bone gargoyle face carving. A stunning work of art. This pendant was hand carved in bone with buffalo horn inlay for the eyes by Yuri Terenyi. A one off collectors item that has been hand crafted to be worn or displayed.Hand carved incredible stained bone gargoyle face carving. A stunning work of art. This pendant was hand carved in bone with buffalo horn inlay for the eyes by Yuri Terenyi. A one off collectors item that has been hand crafted to be worn or displayed.
    NZ Pacific
    MY FAIR LADY
    Gargoyles are believed to have found their way to us around the 13th century - figurines designed as waterspouts in France. They evolved to represent guardians against evil, spiritual protectors of churches, fearsome enough to scare off evil spirits and demons. MY FAIR LADY is...
    $599.00 NZD
    $599.00 NZD
  • This picture shows a hand carved jade contemporary half-shield pendant. It is a semi-transluscent green colour. The cord is hand plaited and adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best.This picture shows a hand carved jade contemporary half-shield pendant. It is a semi-transluscent green colour. The cord is hand plaited and adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best.
    NZ Pacific
    SHIELDED
    SHIELDED - New Zealand Jade Shield Pendant A Timeless Symbol of Connection Crafted with intention, SHIELDED is a meaningful way to carry the presence of someone dear to you, even when they’re far away. The Details: Exquisite Pounamu: meticulously carved from a striking piece...
    $398.40 NZD
    $498.00 NZD
    $398.40 NZD
  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable red cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable red cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
    NZ Pacific
    KORU AWA
    KORU AWA - River Spiral A large sized contemporary koru pendant, carved from a beautiful dark green New Zealand Pounamu. KORU AWA is a pendant carved from the land of New Zealand - wear it and feel that connection with solid ground. If you...
    $478.40 NZD
    $598.00 NZD
    $478.40 NZD
  • Man sitting on a stoop in an urban setting with a city street in the background wearing a skull pendantA hand carved SKULL pendant made from deer antler with Pyrope Garnet eyes. This is a work of art carved in deer antler, bone. We deliver this pendant to you on a plaited black cord. Delivery with Express Courier is included in the price.
    NZ Pacific
    EYES ON YOU
    EYES ON YOU is an incredible piece of raw art, hand carved from deer antler with striking Pyrope Garnet eyes. A graphic skull design with a flat back. The material is natural and raw, EYES ON YOU is a fantastic pendant for skull lovers. The...
    $628.00 NZD
    $628.00 NZD
  • Hand carved huia bird skull made from New Zealand Marsden Jade pendant. Carved for NZ Pacific by Kyohei Noguchi. This is a contemporary piece of jewellery that is carved with intricate detail and clearly shows a beautiful bird skull. We ship this free worldwide with Express Courier.Hand carved huia bird skull made from New Zealand Marsden Jade pendant. Carved for NZ Pacific by Kyohei Noguchi. This is a contemporary piece of jewellery that is carved with intricate detail and clearly shows a beautiful bird skull. We ship this free worldwide with Express Courier.
    NZ Pacific
    WIN BY A NOSE
    WIN BY A NOSE - a spectacular piece of wearable art for ornithologists, bird watchers and all lovers of our feathered friends!  WIN BY A NOSE is a magnificent piece, hand carved from Marsden Jade. The subtle detail in this piece are gorgeous -...
    $828.00 NZD
    $828.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a drop pendant suspended from a black cord. The jade is a lovely light flower jade with sterling silver. A lovely soft New Zealand flower jade pendant carved for us by Josey Coyle.This photo shows a drop pendant suspended from a black cord. The jade is a lovely light flower jade with sterling silver. A lovely soft New Zealand flower jade pendant carved for us by Josey Coyle.
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    AURORA’S VEIL
    AURORA’S VEIL - is a lovely pendant carved by a wonderful jade carver, and artist, Josey Coyle.  The heavens seem to have spilled their secrets in the heart of the stone - a dance of green and gold, swirling like the Northern Lights in...
    $685.00 NZD
    $685.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a beautiful jade swan hook suspended from a hand plaited black cord. This swan hook was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a master jade carver from New Zealand.This photo shows a beautiful jade swan hook suspended from a hand plaited black cord. This swan hook was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a master jade carver from New Zealand.
    NZ Pacific
    SWAN
    SWAN - carved by Jen Hung. SWAN is hand carved from a beautiful piece of New Zealand Jade. The design is sleek and slender, finely carved so that the translucence of the stone is promoted. A wonderful contemporary piece of jade jewellery. Clear in...
    $798.00 NZD
    $798.00 NZD
  • A delicate green jade fern leaf pendant with an adjustable neck cord. Green stone fern leaf necklace with adjustable cord. Delivery included.A delicate green jade fern leaf pendant with an adjustable neck cord. Green stone fern leaf necklace with adjustable cord. Delivery included.
    NZ Pacific
    NGAHERE
    NGAHERE - Forest - Hand Carved Jade Fern Leaf Pendants A beautiful part of the New Zealand forest is the glorious fern that populates its floor. Any of you who have walked through New Zealand's beautiful, rugged forest will appreciate these gorgeous plants. NGAHERE...
    $158.40 NZD
    $198.00 NZD
    $158.40 NZD
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  • This photo shows a beautiful jade swan hook suspended from a hand plaited brown cord. This swan hook was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a master jade carver from New Zealand.This photo shows a beautiful jade swan hook suspended from a hand plaited brown cord. This swan hook was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a master jade carver from New Zealand.
    NZ Pacific
    STILL WATERS
    STILL WATERS - hand carved by Jen Hung. STILL WATERS is hand carved from a beautiful piece of deep green New Zealand Jade. The design represents a Swan, and has been beautifully executed. The overall aura of the carving is very peaceful, the curves...
    $899.00 NZD
    $899.00 NZD
  • Cannabis Leaf Jade Stone pendant. Handmade jade Cannabis flower jewellery made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Jade stone Marijuana leaf pendant for men and women. Unique art to wear from NZ Pacific. Delivered on an adjustable cord.Cannabis Leaf Jade Stone pendant. Handmade jade Cannabis flower jewellery made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Jade stone Marijuana leaf pendant for men and women. Unique art to wear from NZ Pacific. Delivered on an adjustable cord.
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    MERRY JANE
    MERRY JANE - for Cannabis lovers the world over! A beautifully carved Cannabis leaf for lovers of this distinctive plant! We have hand carved this in Jade we sourced in Aceh, Indonesia. A wonderful, mottled green stone with dark inclusions, gloriously semi-translucent. We have...
    $296.00 NZD
    $296.00 NZD
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  • This piece is a hand carved contemporary bone shield pendant. Yuri Terenyi has carved this from Bone. It is a delightful, artistic piece of jewellery. One only necklace.This piece is a hand carved contemporary bone shield pendant. Yuri Terenyi has carved this from Bone. It is a delightful, artistic piece of jewellery. One only necklace.
    NZ Pacific
    GRIFFIN
    GRIFFIN - A copy of an ancient wooden carving from Scythian times. The original was considerably larger, and was part of a harness used for horses. This piece - a double GRIFFIN - is carved in bone.  For those who love beautiful artwork with a...
    $495.00 NZD
    $495.00 NZD
  • This is a hand carved bone contemporary female pendant. Yuri Terenyi has carved this from Stained Bone with Woolly Mammoth Tusk and Paua Shell inlay on the back of the pendant. It is a delightful, large and artistic piece of jewellery. One only necklace. The necklace is provided on an adjustable cord in a hand made, custom, wooden box.A woman wearing a bone pendant
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    SLEEPING BEAUTY
    SLEEPING BEAUTY This is a piece for someone who loves striking, original Art to Wear! SLEEPING BEAUTY is a gorgeous piece carved from an amalgam of materials.  The hair is carved from bone and stained a copper brown using homemade dye. The face is carved...
    $1,200.00 NZD
    $1,200.00 NZD
  • This pendant is a hand carved dragon boat paddle. We have carved this with a Green Nephrite jade blade and a hardwood handle. It is a necklace that was carved for suffered of breast cancer who are members of the Pink Dragons, a group or cancer fighters who take part in Dragon Boat racing events around the world.Woman and man wearing dragon boat paddle pendants
    NZ Pacific
    GREEN DRAGON
    GREEN DRAGON We designed this little paddle for a dear friend who supports pink paddling events around the world for women fighting breast cancer. It is hand made, the handle carved from hard wood and the blade from Green Jade. A lovely little pendant for lovers of...
    $165.00 NZD
    $165.00 NZD
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  • Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade Koru pendant with adjustable cord. This piece is a stand out work of creativity and skill and we love Jen Hung's creations. Unique, one only, New Zealand made necklace for sale. Free shipping worldwide.Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade Koru pendant with adjustable cord. This piece is a stand out work of creativity and skill and we love Jen Hung's creations. Unique, one only, New Zealand made necklace for sale. Free shipping worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    SAMATHA
    SAMATHA - An outstanding Koru Pendant carved by New Zealand Jade Artist, Jen Hung. Jen described the meaning of this piece to us as follows: the brown bar is to remind people to contain their thoughts, emotion and calculation and go to calm and silent...
    $598.00 NZD
    $598.00 NZD
  • Aceh Jade Stone ankh cross pendant. Handmade jade jewellery made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Jade stone ankh cross for men and women. Unique art to wear from NZ Pacific.Aceh Jade Stone ankh cross pendant. Handmade jade jewellery made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Jade stone ankh cross for men and women. Unique art to wear from NZ Pacific.
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    JADE ANKH CROSS
    JADE ANKH CROSS - A beautifully carved Ankh cross symbolising, and celebrating, LIFE. This shape has its roots in ancient Egypt. It was a hieroglyphic used to symbolise 'life' and has been found in ancient scripts and artwork. We have hand carved this in Jade...
    $204.00 NZD
    $255.00 NZD
    $204.00 NZD
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  • This is a handcarved love heart pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of British Columbia Jade stone. 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 British Columbia Jade stone. This is a superbly carved and very unique piece if custom jewellery. For sale online from NZ Pacific.
    NZ Pacific
    HUG ME TIGHT
    HUG ME TIGHT Wear your heart on your sleeve with this gorgeous, hand-carved British Columbian Jade heart pendant... or send a message to someone you'd like to hug tight! Hand carved in a super fine piece of green jade from British Columbia, and polished...
    $266.40 NZD
    $333.00 NZD
    $266.40 NZD
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  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade leaf pendant with adjustable cord. This piece is a stand out work of creativity and skill and we love Raegan Bregmen's creations. Unique, one only, New Zealand made necklace for sale. Free shipping worldwide.Hand carved New Zealand Jade leaf pendant with adjustable cord. This piece is a stand out work of creativity and skill and we love Raegan Bregmen's creations. Unique, one only, New Zealand made necklace for sale. Free shipping worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    LEAF FALL
    LEAF FALL Abundance ~ Renewal ~ New Life Hand carved, LEAF FALL is a wonderful subtle piece that symbolises an impending change - a soft movement from one time to the next. Look closely at this piece and you will see a movement from Summer...
    $598.00 NZD
    $598.00 NZD

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