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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  • Hand carved jasper stone flower bud pendantHand carved jasper stone flower bud pendant
    NZ Pacific
    STIGMA
    STIGMA - Hand Carved Flower Bud Pendant in Jasper Carved from deep red jasper, our STIGMA pendant captures a flower at the height of its bloom. Layered petals curve and part around a soft, glowing center, inviting the eye inward toward a droplet-like core...
    $368.00 NZD
    $368.00 NZD
  • Hand crafted Paua Shell with Japanese White Mabe Pearl and Sterling Silver Pendantwoman wearing Paua shell and sterling silver necklace
    NZ Pacific
    THE CROWN JEWEL
    THE CROWN JEWEL - Hand Crafted Japanese White Mabe Pearl with Paua and Sterling Silver Pendant. Beautiful Art to Wear! THE CROWN JEWEL - a striking pendant handcrafted by Swiss jeweller Michel Girardin. The design pairs a scooped piece of polished New Zealand pāua...
    $620.00 NZD
    $620.00 NZD
  • Hand carved bone starfish pendantsHand carved bone starfish pendants
    NZ Pacific
    OCEAN STAR
    OCEAN STAR - Hand Carved Bone Starfish Pendant If you feel a pull toward the ocean and its wonders, this hand-carved bone starfish is something very special. Starfish have appeared in myths, stories, and art across many cultures for generations, so we decided to...
    $148.00 NZD
    $148.00 NZD
  • Hand Carved Deer Antler Turtle PendantsHand Carved Deer Antler Turtle Pendants
    NZ Pacific
    OLD SOUL
    OLD SOUL - Hand Carved Deer Antler Turtle Pendants The magnificent turtle! A creature we couldn't resist including in our nautical range. Turtles have long played a role in mythology in many cultures - in China they are a symbol of tenacity, longevity and...
    $138.00 NZD
    $138.00 NZD
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  • Hand carved woman with bear pendantHand carved woman with bear pendant
    NZ Pacific
    BEAR HUG
    BEAR HUG - a fierce protector of the animal kingdom! Hand carved bone pendant for lovers of art to wear. A bone-carved protector from the wild heart of the animal kingdom! This piece represents the protective power of a dominant bear, standing guard over...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
  • A Magnificent Dragon Woman PendantA Magnificent Dragon Woman Pendant
    NZ Pacific
    DRAKONETTA
    DRAKONETTA - a Magnificent Dragon Woman Pendant, Hand Carved in Bone DRAKONETTA - Dragon Woman - is a superb example of creative carving and lovely craftsmanship. The story carved into this piece is one of a bargain struck in fire and frost... she was a...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
  • A Wonderful and Creative, Hand Carved Dragon Woman PendantA Wonderful and Creative, Hand Carved Dragon Woman Pendant
    NZ Pacific
    AEGRIM
    AEGRIM - an eternally grumpy dragon pendant, hand carved in bone AEGRIM - is a wonderful example of creative carving and lovely craftsmanship. What is the story behind this piece? She saved its life from a glacier's fall, and now the ancient beast is...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
  • Hand Carved in Bone Dragon Woman PendantHand Carved in Bone Dragon Woman Pendant
    NZ Pacific
    LUMI
    LUMI - A Magnificent Dragon Woman Pendant, Hand Carved in Bone LUMI, The Ice Dragon - he was a storm of ice and fury, a dragon who had never known gentleness - until he found her in the snow, shivering but unafraid. She reached...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
  • Hand carved bone dragon woman pendantHand carved bone dragon woman pendant
    NZ Pacific
    FIRE BREATHER
    FIRE BREATHER - A Magnificent Dragon Woman Pendant, Hand Carved in Bone As FIRE BREATHER makes your acquaintance, she smiles and asks that you not fear her confidant. You are welcome here, where the laws of gravity are limited to humankind and skies become...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
  • Hand carved bone dragon woman pendantWoman wearing dragon pendant
    NZ Pacific
    FORFEND THE TEMPEST
    FORFEND THE TEMPEST - Dragon Pendant, Hand Carved in Bone Introducing FORFEND THE TEMPEST - she is the protector and will ward off any storms. Although a mighty force, she is not alone! A fire breathing ally is her companion, and together, ruin shall...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
  • Hand carved bone dragon woman pendantHand carved bone dragon woman pendant
    NZ Pacific
    ROASTER
    ROASTER - an alluring Dragon Woman Pendant, Hand Carved in Bone Introducing ROASTER - he is witty and clever, and provides comedic relief for one and all. This dragon will spare nobody... his humour is sure to spread joy. If it seems that ROASTER's...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
  • Hand carved bone woman dragon pendantHand carved bone woman dragon pendant
    NZ Pacific
    IGNIS THE PROTECTOR
    IGNIS THE PROTECTOR - a fiery Dragon Woman Pendant, Carved in Bone Introducing IGNIS THE PROTECTOR - valiant and fierce, protecting the innocent and shielding the weak. Those that fear IGNIS know not his true intent, he is a stalwart comrade and THE PROTECTOR...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
  • Hand carved jasper phoenix pendantHand carved jasper phoenix pendant
    NZ Pacific
    EMBERLYNN
    EMBERLYNN - Hand Carved Red Jasper Stone Jade Phoenix Pendant Hand carved in fiery Jasper, this is a striking, stylised bird pendant carved with the Phoenix as its inspiration. This beauty is ready to rise from the ashes and make an impact! Carved in a...
    $498.00 NZD
    $498.00 NZD
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    Out Of Stock
  • Beautiful Bone Sailboat Pendantsman wearing bone sailboat pendant
    NZ Pacific
    THE WIND'S PLEASURE
    THE WIND'S PLEASURE - A beautiful, stylised sailboat pendant for those who love sailing and the ocean. Hand carved from bone, this wonderful pendant evokes the freedom of the open seas. THE WIND'S PLEASURE is hand carved and will take on a lovely honey-gold colour...
    $168.00 NZD
    $168.00 NZD
  • Handmade Paua shell and sterling silver ringWoman wearing paua shell ring
    NZ Pacific
    OCEAN DIVE
    OCEAN DIVE - a gorgeous Sterling Silver ring, with New Zealand cold water pāua shell insert by Michel Girardin. OCEAN DIVE is a beautiful handmade ring, feminine and very expressive. The silver has been hand cast with a little structural detail on the underside...
    $258.00 NZD
    $258.00 NZD
  • A beautiful and expressive pāua ringHand wearing paua shell ring
    NZ Pacific
    SPOTLIGHT
    SPOTLIGHT - a gorgeous Sterling Silver ring, with New Zealand cold water pāua shell insert by Michel Girardin. SPOTLIGHT is a beautiful handmade pāua ring! This is a very striking piece made from pāua shell from Stewart Island off the South Coast of New Zealand....
    $258.00 NZD
    $258.00 NZD
  • Sterling silver ring with chatoyant New Zealand Jade insertwoman wearing jade ring
    NZ Pacific
    JADE VISION
    JADE VISION - a gorgeous Sterling Silver ring, with Chatoyant New Zealand Pounamu insert JADE VISION is a beautiful handmade ring, feminine and very expressive. The silver has been hand cast and the Pounamu used for this piece displays a gorgeous chatoyance - it...
    $598.00 NZD
    $598.00 NZD
  • A Beautiful Pounamu, Jade, and Sterling Silver RingHand wearing jade ring
    NZ Pacific
    POUNAMU VISION
    POUNAMU VISION - a gorgeous Sterling Silver ring, with New Zealand Pounamu insert, by Michel Girardin. POUNAMU VISION is a beautiful handmade ring, unique and beautiful. The silver has been hand cast and the New Zealand Pounamu is wonderfully eye-catching - but displays a...
    $578.00 NZD
    $578.00 NZD
  • Sterling Silver Cage RInghand wearing ring
    NZ Pacific
    BENEATH THE SURFACE
    BENEATH THE SURFACE - a stand out Sterling Silver 'Cage Ring' by Michel Girardin. BENEATH THE SURFACE is not just a modern and stylish look for your hand, there is more to this ring than meets the eye! The silver has been hand cast...
    $248.00 NZD
    $248.00 NZD
    Out Of Stock
    Out Of Stock
  • Sterling Silver cage ringHand with cage ring on display
    NZ Pacific
    A NEW CROSSING
    A NEW CROSSING - a stand out Sterling Silver ring 'Cage Ring' by Michel Girardin. Hand-cast in silver, A NEW CROSSING is deceptively simple - until you notice that you can tuck a small gemstone or pearl right between the ring and your finger. It...
    $248.00 NZD
    $248.00 NZD
  • A beautiful sterling silver ringHand wearing sterling silver ring
    NZ Pacific
    WIRBELWIND
    WIRBELWIND - a beautiful Sterling Silver ring by Michel Girardin. WIRBELWIND is spectacular ring for lovers of art to wear! The silver has been hand cast and Michel has created some glorious movement - a wirbelwind which draws the eye in. Michel comes from...
    $248.00 NZD
    $248.00 NZD
  • New Zealand Jade with Sterling Silver pendantMan wearing Jade pendant
    NZ Pacific
    DOWN-TO-EARTH
    DOWN-TO-EARTH - handcrafted New Zealand Jade and Sterling Silver Pendant with 6 pointer lab diamond. This pendant by Swiss jeweller Michel Girardin features a beautiful oval piece of dark New Zealand Kawakawa jade from the Taramakau River on the West Coast of the South...
    $796.00 NZD
    $796.00 NZD
  • Hand Crafted Sterling Silver with New Zealand Jade pendantWoman wearing jade pendant
    NZ Pacific
    ETHEREAL
    ETHEREAL - handcrafted New Zealand Jade and Sterling Silver Pendant with 6 pointer lab diamond. This pendant by Swiss jeweller Michel Girardin features a beautiful oval piece of dark New Zealand Kawakawa jade from the Taramakau River on the West Coast of the South...
    $787.00 NZD
    $787.00 NZD
  • A Beautiful New Zealand Jade and Sterling Silver PendantWoman wearing jade pendant
    NZ Pacific
    RIBBON OF LIGHT
    RIBBON OF LIGHT - handcrafted New Zealand Jade and Sterling Silver Pendant with 6 pointer lab diamond. This pendant by Swiss jeweller Michel Girardin features a beautiful oval piece of dark New Zealand Kawakawa jade from the Taramakau River on the West Coast of...
    $811.00 NZD
    $811.00 NZD
  • Paua shell with sterling silver pendantWoman wearing paua shell and sterling silver pendant
    NZ Pacific
    PĀUA ELEGANCE
    PĀUA ELEGANCE - handcrafted Pāua and Sterling Silver Pendant. Alluring and Lustrous Art to Wear! Made from New Zealand pāua shell and sterling silver, PĀUA ELEGANCE is a simple piece elevated by superb design. The pāua is cut into an organic form, its rich...
    $526.00 NZD
    $526.00 NZD
  • Hand crafted paua shell with sterling silver pendantWoman wearing paua shell necklace
    NZ Pacific
    SWEETNESS UNFURLING
    SWEETNESS UNFURLING - handcrafted Pāua and Sterling Silver Pendant. Alluring and Lustrous Art to Wear! Made from New Zealand pāua shell and sterling silver, SWEETNESS UNFURLING is a simple piece elevated by superb design. Carved into a compact, organic silhouette, this small pāua pendant displays the best...
    $487.00 NZD
    $487.00 NZD
  • Woman wearing Mother of Pearl pendantHand crafted Sterling Silver with Mother of Pearl and Blue Eyris Pearl pendant
    NZ Pacific
    FROSTY DREAMS
    FROSTY DREAMS - Hand Crafted Mother of Pearl, Blue Eyris Pearl, Sterling Silver Pendant. This piece is gorgeous! Dive into the serene spirit of the snowy alps with our FROSTY DREAMS pendant, a vibrant pendant, handcrafted by Swiss artist Michel Girardin. Handmade for free souls...
    $770.00 NZD
    $770.00 NZD
  • Hand crafted Paua shell and Sterling Silver EarringsWoman wearing paua shell earrings
    NZ Pacific
    SOUNDS OF THE SEA
    SOUNDS OF THE SEA - handcrafted Paua Shell and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings. How about a standing ovation for your ears! Enter SOUNDS OF THE SEA: Paua Shell combined with Sterling Silver, masterfully hand-forged by Swiss artist Michel Girardin. Striking. Sculptural. Sublime describes these...
    $398.00 NZD
    $398.00 NZD
    Out Of Stock
    Out Of Stock
  • Gorgeous Pāua Shell and Sterling Silver EarringsWoman wearing Paua Shell earrings
    NZ Pacific
    OCEAN AT MIDNIGHT
    OCEAN AT MIDNIGHT - handcrafted Paua Shell and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings. A gorgeous look for your ears! Discover the beauty of Paua and Sterling Silver with our OCEAN AT MIDNIGHT earrings, handcrafted by Swiss artist Michel Girardin. At its heart lies wonderful 'cold water'...
    $398.00 NZD
    $398.00 NZD
    Out Of Stock
    Out Of Stock
  • Hand Carved New Zealand Jade arrowhead drop pendantHand Carved New Zealand Jade arrowhead drop pendant
    NZ Pacific
    PERE TAPAWHĀ
    PERE TAPAWHĀ - a carved arrowhead pendant made from superlative New Zealand pounamu. PERE TAPAWHĀ - Arrowhead. Hand carved for us by Andrew Doughty. A description of this piece in the artists words... This taonga has been named Pere Tapawhā which translates arrowhead shape. It...
    $960.00 NZD
    $960.00 NZD

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