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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  • A hand carved Jadeite seahorse pendant. We have carved this from beautiful jadeite and we bind them with our adjustable cords.A hand carved Jadeite seahorse pendant. We have carved this from beautiful jadeite and we bind them with our Pacific Blue cords.
    NZ Pacific
    SCUTTLE
    We're delighted to bring our classic Seahorse pendant to you in jadeite! 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. SCUTTLE is beautifully carved...
    From $393.00 NZD
    From $393.00 NZD
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  • Hand carved bone snake skull pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made snake with skull necklace from bone. Snake skull necklace for men and women.Hand carved bone snake skull pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made snake with skull necklace from bone. Snake skull necklace for men and women.
    NZ Pacific
    VIPER
    VIPER - Hand carved bone snake with skull pendant After something different? You've landed on the right page! Allies or Enemies? The Choice is Yours... A coiled viper, muscles tensed, tongue tasting the air - poised to strike or standing guard? Beside it, a...
    $288.00 NZD
    $288.00 NZD
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  • woman wearing silver fern pendanrThis is a hand carved Sterling Silver Fern leaf pendant with Siberian Jade insert. This is a medium sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.
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    SILVER FERN
    SILVER FERN - Silver and Siberian Jade Fern leaf pendant Bursting with natural beauty and Kiwi charm, this sterling silver and Siberian jade fern leaf pendant captures the essence of one of New Zealand’s national symbols.  Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this pendant...
    $740.00 NZD
    $740.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade bangleHand carved New Zealand Jade bangle
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    DAPPLED SUNLIGHT
    DAPPLED SUNLIGHT ...add a little luxury to your wrist with a hand made jade bangle. This is a spectacular piece carved from a single piece of New Zealand Marsden Jade. Carved from New Zealand Jade, this is an outstanding piece of arm jewellery -...
    $1,725.00 NZD
    $1,725.00 NZD
  • This picture shows a vase pendant that we designed in black jade. It is a black vase necklace that is carved in detail. A really attractive and eye-catching piece of handmade jewellery. The cord is hand plaited braid in charcoal grey and maui blue and the length can be adjusted. Delivered to you in a woven kete pouch and shipped with Express Courier.This picture shows a vase pendant that we designed in black jade. It is a black vase necklace that is carved in detail. A really attractive and eye-catching piece of handmade jewellery. The cord is hand plaited braid in charcoal grey and maui blue and the length can be adjusted. Delivered to you in a woven kete pouch and shipped with Express Courier.
    NZ Pacific
    OINOCHOE
    OINOCHOE - a wonderful vase pendant, traditionally used to pour wine! Hand carved in Australian Black Jade, this is a little beauty - a little quirky and a lot of fun! The carving is exquisite, with lovely attention to detail. We've hand plaited a...
    $381.00 NZD
    $477.00 NZD
    $381.00 NZD
  • Hand carved wooden toki with triple Paua shell inlay, Silver and Brass. Stand out, one only, unique wooden Toki by Yannis Petzold. Delivered with a fixed length cord and Paua Shell Toggle. Delivered in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved wooden toki with triple Paua shell inlay, Silver and Brass. Stand out, one only, unique wooden Toki by Yannis Petzold. Delivered with a fixed length cord and Paua Shell Toggle. Delivered in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    PĀUA TRIO
    PĀUA TRIO An exceptional work of carved art. This is a wonderfully creative piece made from a range of exotic and beautifully rich materials. Hand crafted for us by Yannis Petzold. The Materials.... The toki is carved from a recycled piece of Lignum Vitae -...
    $845.00 NZD
    $845.00 NZD
  • A Beautiful Bronze and Jade Ruru, Owl, PendantMan wearing bronze and jade owl pendant
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    BRONZE RURU
    BRONZE RURU - Bronze and New Zealand Jade Owl pendant Nature is calling! This gorgeous bronze and New Zealand jade owl (ruru) pendant captures the essence of one of New Zealand's, rarely seen, creatures of the night. In New Zealand we have a native...
    $750.00 NZD
    $750.00 NZD
  • A Beautiful Pounamu, Jade, and Sterling Silver RingHand wearing jade ring
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    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
  • Drop pendant Hand Carved in Deer Antler and JadeWoman wearing deer antler and jade pendant
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    ANTLER BLOOM
    ANTLER BLOOM - Hand Carved Deer Antler and Jade Drop Pendant This pendant reveals the captivating duality of two materials - a soft beige and brown Deer Antler tine coupled with cool dark green Jade. Madelyne Gourdin has shaped this piece with a clean,...
    $757.00 NZD
    $757.00 NZD
  • Hand carved Menpo samurai face guard 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.Person in samurai armor wearing a menpo ring
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    MENPŌ
    MENPŌ - Samurai Face Guard Ring, Hand Carved in Deer Antler by Fumio Noguchi Meet the warrior on your finger! Fumio Noguchi has transformed a piece of red deer antler into something special - a ring featuring the MENPŌ, the traditional face guard worn...
    $997.00 NZD
    $997.00 NZD
  • A beautiful sterling silver ringHand wearing sterling silver ring
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    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
  • Hand made woolly mammoth tusk fanshell earrings with Sterling Silver. Mammoth tusk fanshell earrings with Sterling silver. Made by NZ Pacific and sale online only.Hand made woolly mammoth tusk fanshell earrings with Sterling Silver. Mammoth tusk fanshell earrings with Sterling silver. Made by NZ Pacific and sale online only.
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    FANSHELL EARRINGS
    FANSHELL EARRINGS - ocean art meets ancient history! Hand carved FANSHELL EARRINGS made from Woolly Mammoth tusk. The Mammoth Tusk used for this piece is CERTIFIED 34,690 YEARS OLD (+/- 815 years). All our Woolly Mammoth pieces are provided with our certificate of authenticity. We had our mammoth...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
  • Hand crafted silver manuka flower pendant with jade insertHand crafted silver manuka flower pendant with jade insert
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    MANUKA
    MANUKA - Silver and Jade Flower Pendant A Celebration of Aotearoa’s Beloved Bloom! Bursting with natural beauty and Kiwi charm, this sterling silver and jade mānuka flower pendant captures the essence of one of New Zealand’s most treasured trees. The delicate mānuka blossom, adored...
    $777.00 NZD
    $777.00 NZD
  • These are hand made elephant pendants, carved in a Deer Antler. The cord is length adjustable. Provided in a woven kete pouch and delivered with express courier.These are hand made elephant pendants, carved in a Deer Antler. The cord is length adjustable. Provided in a woven kete pouch and delivered with express courier.
    NZ Pacific
    RUMBLE
    RUMBLE - Hand carved in Deer Antler... beautiful elephant pendants with lots of character - a fabulous and very unique gift. A very cool piece for lovers of the magnificent elephant! Research indicates that African Elephants use individual 'Rumble' sounds to call out to each...
    $178.00 NZD
    $178.00 NZD
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  • Sterling silver ring with chatoyant New Zealand Jade insertwoman wearing jade ring
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    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
  • Silver and White Jade Fantail PendantSilver and White Jade Fantail Pendant
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    FANTAIL'S FLIGHT
    FANTAIL'S FLIGHT - Silver and White Jade Fantail pendant. A Celebration of Aotearoa’s Beloved Fantail, locally called a piwakawaka! Bursting with natural beauty and Kiwi charm, this fantail pendant, handcrafted from sterling silver and white jade, captures the essence of one of New Zealand’s...
    $850.00 NZD
    $850.00 NZD
  • A Very Cool Skeleton Monk pendant, Carved in JasperA Very Cool Skeleton Monk pendant, Carved in Jasper
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    REST IN PEACE
    REST IN PEACE - A skeleton Monk, carved in Red Jasper. This is a wonderful stone - deep blood red with silver inclusions - mysterious and fascinating! REST IN PEACE - and indeed this lovely monk is.... This is a fantastic work of ART TO WEAR!...
    $577.00 NZD
    $577.00 NZD
  • A photo of a New Zealand whale bone, Aotea Stone, ruby and sapphire face pendant. This is a one off, statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand by Jeremy. Unique Art to Wear. Gifts for all lovers of hand made Art to Wear. One only collectors pendant. Delivery is free worldwide. Included is a wooden boxA photo of a New Zealand whale bone, Aotea Stone, ruby and sapphire face pendant. This is a one off, statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand by Jeremy. Unique Art to Wear. Gifts for all lovers of hand made Art to Wear. One only collectors pendant. Delivery is free worldwide. Included is a wooden box
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    SPIRITS IN SPACE SUITES
    SPIRITS IN SPACE SUITES - A Beautiful Hand Carved Face Pendant MATERIALS - Whale Bone and Aotea Stone with Raw Rubies and Sapphires Artist: JEROMY VAN RIEL Here is a description of this piece in the words of the artist... An exploration of non-duality...
    $2,300.00 NZD
    $2,499.00 NZD
    $2,300.00 NZD
  • Hand carved Jasper Eternity heart pendantHand carved Jasper Eternity heart pendant
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    AMORE DURATURO
    AMORE DURATURO - enduring love Hand carved in a wonderful piece of deep red Jasper stone. This is a beautiful eternity pendant. Gorgeous and unique - gift this piece to someone very special. You won't regret it! AMORE DURATURO can be positioned wherever you...
    $333.00 NZD
    $333.00 NZD
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  • Gorgeous Jade EarringsGorgeous Jade Earrings
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    THE EVERGLADES
    THE EVERGLADES - Beautifully carved, medium sized, elegant disc earrings, hand made from New Zealand Jade. Hand carved by Ric Moor from stunning white and green Pounamu. These were carved to be worn and enjoyed - whether it be you or someone you love!...
    $323.00 NZD
    $323.00 NZD
  • Hand Carved New Zealand Jade arrowhead drop pendantHand Carved New Zealand Jade arrowhead drop pendant
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    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
  • Stand Out Art to Wear! Hand Carved in Whale BoneStand Out Art to Wear! Hand Carved in Whale Bone
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    THE LAST EYRIE
    THE LAST EYRIE - Whale Bone Haast Eagle pendant Stand out art to wear! A gorgeous whale bone pendant. This large pendant is carved from a single piece of whale rib. The bone is over 150 years old, having been kept by one family...
    $2,070.00 NZD
    $2,070.00 NZD
  • A Wonderful Drop Pendant, Hand Carved in PounamuA Wonderful Drop Pendant, Hand Carved in Pounamu
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    OSCILLATE
    OSCILLATE - A gorgeous large, contemporary drop pendant, carved from a piece of New Zealand Marsden Jade, Pounamu. Hand carved by Ric Moor. OSCILLATE is a commanding, large-scale drop pendant - a freely sculpted form that we think is quite beautiful. Its weighty, smooth...
    $798.00 NZD
    $798.00 NZD
  • Handmade Paua shell and sterling silver ringWoman wearing paua shell ring
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    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
  • Small bronze tiki pendantWoman wearing bronze tiki pendant
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    LITTLE TIKI, MIGHTY HEART
    LITTLE TIKI, MIGHTY HEART - visually powerful, small sized, Bronze Tiki pendant Embrace the strength and spirit of the tiki with this handcast bronze pendant, a bold reimagining of a classic symbol. The tiki, a revered guardian representing wisdom, protection, and ancestral connection, is...
    $300.00 NZD
    $300.00 NZD
  • Beautiful Siberian White Jade and Sterling Silver RingBeautiful Siberian White Jade and Sterling Silver Ring
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    HAILSTONE
    HAILSTONE - hand made in Silver and Siberian Jade We love this piece, a signet ring of substance, crafted by Madelyne Gourdin. Its purpose is to present the central stone: a fine piece of White Siberian Jade. The HAILSTONE ring pairs a solid silver...
    $825.00 NZD
    $825.00 NZD
  • Hand crafted sterling silver with jade huia pendantHand crafted sterling silver with jade huia pendant
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    HUIA'S CALL
    HUIA'S CALL - a wonderful interpretation of a female Huia beak in sterling silver with New Zealand Jade Crafted in fine detail, this is a gorgeous Huia pendant! Hand made in Sterling Silver with a bright and lustrous New Zealand Jade wattle. This is...
    $925.00 NZD
    $925.00 NZD
  • Woman wearing jade and silver pendantA 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. One only Fidget pendant.
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    THE FIDGETER
    THE FIDGETER - for those of us who like movement :) This is a gorgeous pendant - a piece that highlights everything we love about jade art, and in particular the creative design from Ana! This piece moves around the central pins so that...
    $1,000.00 NZD
    $1,000.00 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
  • Woman wearing a hair pin in a bun hair styleHand carved bone hair pin with double sided koru design.
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    SWEET DREAMS
    SWEET DREAMS - Hand Carved Bone Hair Pin by Amanda Thompson.. this is a beauty! This wonderful hair pin is decorated with a double sided koru design. This is etched into the bone and then inked so that it is revealed in all its...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD

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