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 picture shows a Labradorite stone drop pendant that we have hand carved.This picture shows a Labradorite stone drop pendant that we have hand carved.
    NZ Pacific
    AZURE CLINCHER
    AZURE CLINCHER - A super cool, contemporary, drop pendant. This one is full of surprises! Hand carved from Labradorite. Labradorite is a mesmerizing feldspar mineral - this particular stone will captivate you with its enchanting azure shimmer. This optical phenomenon occurs when light enters...
    $250.00 NZD
    $250.00 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 black cord.
    NZ Pacific
    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 pendant is handcrafted from rare Amber. It replicates a human heart. It is supplied with an adjustable oat cord.This pendant is handcrafted from rare Amber. It replicates a human heart. It is supplied with an adjustable oat cord.
    NZ Pacific
    HEART ON MY CHEST
    HEART ON MY CHEST Something for all the heart surgeons, cardiac nurses or lovers of the human heart 🫀As a shout out to all of you close to the heart, we decided to add one to our collection - hand carved in Amber. This is a...
    $477.00 NZD
    $477.00 NZD
  • 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.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.
    NZ Pacific
    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
  • A striking hand carved knife pendant. These are carved with a Red Jasper Stone 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. These are carved with a Red Jasper Stone 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
    PLUM DAGGER
    PLUM DAGGER We are really delighted with this design! Fashioned with a dirk, or dagger, in mind, these are beautiful pieces that can be worn as a pendant or displayed on your desk and used to open that old-fashioned correspondence - the letter! Each...
    $544.00 NZD
    $544.00 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.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.
    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
  • A large and beautiful hand carved partner hoongi pendant in sugilite. This piece is carved from purple Sugilite stone by Jeromy Van Riel with opal and rubys. This is a wonderful work of art to wear and comes with a hand-plaited cord and a bone toggle. A beautiful, unique pendant by Jeromy Van Riel for sale online.A large and beautiful hand carved partner hoongi pendant in sugilite. This piece is carved from purple Sugilite stone by Jeromy Van Riel with opal and rubys. This is a wonderful work of art to wear and comes with a hand-plaited cord and a bone toggle. A beautiful, unique pendant by Jeromy Van Riel for sale online.
    NZ Pacific
    HOONGI
    HOONGI - Carved in Sugilite stone and embellished with Australian Lightning Ridge Opal, and Ruby pieces from Vietnam. Hand made by Jeromy Van Riel. Glorious carving and beautiful materials - this is a wonderful pendant if you are after something unique, a piece of...
    $1,955.00 NZD
    $1,955.00 NZD
  • A hand carved heart pendant made from New Zealand Flower jade.A hand carved heart pendant made from New Zealand Flower jade.
    NZ Pacific
    LAVISH LOVE
    LAVISH LOVE - carved in New Zealand Flower Jade. LAVISH LOVE - A hand carved heart pendant made from New Zealand Flower jade, locally called - Pounamu. This is a visually gorgeous piece, curved and sensuous, carved from a beautiful piece of stone. The perfect piece...
    $333.00 NZD
    $333.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a donut disc pendant hand carved from Lignum Vitae with premium nz paua shell, Mother of Pearl 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 brown that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.This photo shows a donut disc pendant hand carved from Lignum Vitae with premium nz paua shell, Mother of Pearl 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 brown that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.
    NZ Pacific
    COASTAL RHYTHM
    COASTAL RHYTHM Dive into the sun-soaked spirit of the beach with our COASTAL RHYTHM pendant, a vibrant beauty by New Zealand artist Yannis Petzold. Handcrafted for free souls and ocean dreamers, this pendant channels the untamed beauty of coastal living, blending earthy resilience with...
    $868.00 NZD
    $868.00 NZD
  • This is a very dark green flower bud pendant carved here in New Zealand by Josey Coyle. It is handmade carved jade double flower buds one placed above the other on a fine silver wire. The top is a T-shaped tube through which a silver necklace chain passes. The jade florets are handcarved from beautiful dark green New Zealand Marsden Jade and the chain is handmade from sterling silver wire.This is a very dark green flower bud pendant carved here in New Zealand by Josey Coyle. It is handmade carved jade double flower buds one placed above the other on a fine silver wire. The top is a T-shaped tube through which a silver necklace chain passes. The jade florets are handcarved from beautiful dark green New Zealand Marsden Jade and the chain is handmade from sterling silver wire.
    NZ Pacific
    FLOWER BUDDIES
    This necklace is a little work of art - feminine, light, delicate and fanciful. FLOWER BUDDIES - hand made by Josey Coyle in Sterling Silver and gorgeous New Zealand Marsden Jade. This is a wonderful piece of jewellery. A pair of gorgeous jade flowers...
    $980.00 NZD
    $980.00 NZD
  • This piece is a fine, zen circle shaped pendant. It was carved from a lovely piece of red jasper stone. It is suspended on an black braided cord that is length adjustable.This piece is a fine, zen circle shaped pendant. It was carved from a lovely piece of red jasper stone. It is suspended on an black braided cord that is length adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    LIFE RING
    LIFE RING - Hand carved in a wonderful piece of red Jasper stone. This is a beautiful zen circle pendant. Gorgeous and unique - gift this piece to someone very special. You won't regret it! LIFE RING can be positioned wherever you like on...
    $333.00 NZD
    $333.00 NZD
  • A hand carved heart pendant made from New Zealand jade.A hand carved heart pendant made from New Zealand jade.
    NZ Pacific
    TENDERNESS
    TENDERNESS: A New Zealand Jade Heart Pendant Embrace the essence of tenderness with this exquisite, large-scale jade heart. Carved from a rare, semi-translucent green jade sourced in New Zealand, its light and bright hue captures a feeling of pure, uplifting joy. This is a...
    $380.00 NZD
    $380.00 NZD
  • Hand carved dragon Pendant. Made from warthog tusk in New Zealand. Unique dragon necklace hand made from warthog tusk by master bone carver Fumio Noguchi. Spectacular collectable work of art, made to wear. One only pendant, delivered to you at no extra cost with express courier.Hand carved dragon Pendant. Made from warthog tusk in New Zealand. Unique dragon necklace hand made from warthog tusk by master bone carver Fumio Noguchi. Spectacular collectable work of art, made to wear. One only pendant, delivered to you at no extra cost with express courier.
    NZ Pacific
    KUDARI-RYU
    KUDARI-RYU -  THE MESSENGER FROM THE GOD A standout piece of carved art by Fumio Noguchi - a collectors piece carved in traditional netsuke style. Fumio's description of this piece... KUDARI-RYU - The Dragon has been in the heaven and is now getting back to...
    $5,777.00 NZD
    $5,777.00 NZD
  • 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
  • This piece is a contemporary disc pendant hand carved in New Zealand jade.This piece is a contemporary disc pendant hand carved in New Zealand jade.
    NZ Pacific
    CLIFF FACE
    CLIFF FACE - a very cool and unique pounamu pendant A fracture transformed. This pendant was shattered, then reborn. One side remains smooth, polished, untouched. The other is raw and jagged, a deliberate chaos of broken edges reforged into the design. CLIFF FACE captures...
    $448.00 NZD
    $448.00 NZD
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  • A gorgeous hand carved black jade reef knot pendant with sterling silver. Hand made in Black Jade with Sterling Silver and provided with adjustable cord.A gorgeous hand carved black jade reef knot pendant with sterling silver. Hand made in Black Jade with Sterling Silver and provided with adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    REEF KNOT
    REEF KNOT The reef knot’s legacy: a symbol of unity and balance, used historically to secure sails, bind cargo and, ceremonially, in rituals of partnership. Wearing it signifies respect for tradition and the quiet power of connection. For those who find beauty in purpose,...
    $445.00 NZD
    $445.00 NZD
  • Hand carved black jade heart. Made from Australian black jade. White heart insert is carved from natural bone material. Made by NZ Pacific.Hand carved black jade heart. Made from Australian black jade. White heart insert is carved from natural bone material. Made by NZ Pacific.
    NZ Pacific
    BRAVEHEART
    BRAVEHEART Hand carved Black Jade heart pendant with a little white heart insert made from natural bone. This is a beautiful little pendant, it looks lovely whichever side you choose to wear to the front. This jade has white inclusions which appear as pale...
    $215.00 NZD
    $215.00 NZD
  • Hand made woolly mammoth tusk triple drop necklace with Sterling Silver and matching earrings.Hand made woolly mammoth tusk triple drop necklace with Sterling Silver. Mammoth tusk triple drop pendant with Sterling silver surround and chain. Made by NZ Pacific and sale online only. Packaged in a woven kete pouch and shipped to you with Express Courier.
    NZ Pacific
    ANCIENT TRIO
    ANCIENT TRIO - where style meets ancient reincarnation! Hand carved triple drop necklace made from Woolly Mammoth tusk and Sterling Silver. This is a beautiful, eye-catching pendant, made from three rounded spheres of woolly mammoth tusk. Each piece of tusk is hand shaped and...
    $277.00 NZD
    $277.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a medium sized surfboard pendant hand carved from Lignum Vitae wood with Mother of Pearl and Paua Shell inlay, alongside; brass and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in brown that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.This photo shows a medium sized surfboard pendant hand carved from Lignum Vitae wood with Mother of Pearl and Paua Shell inlay, alongside; brass and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in brown that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.
    NZ Pacific
    PACIFIC NIGHT RIDER
    PACIFIC NIGHT RIDER For those who feel the salt in their veins and hear the waves in their dreams, this one-of-a-kind pendant is a wearable ode to the ocean’s soul. Expertly shaped into a sleek, surfboard-inspired silhouette, its fluid lines echo the grace of a breaking wave, carved...
    $798.00 NZD
    $798.00 NZD
  • Hand carved black jade petrel bird pendant. Made by NZ Pacific, unique jewellery for sale online. Black Jade petrel bird necklaces with adjustable cords. Delivered with express courier and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved black jade petrel bird pendant. Made by NZ Pacific, unique jewellery for sale online. Black Jade petrel bird necklaces with adjustable cords. Delivered with express courier and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    TĀIKO
    TĀIKO - Black Petrel Like your average Kiwi - these birds are great travellers! They spend half their lives in the oceans around Ecuador and Peru and their breeding seasons down here in New Zealand - wonderful, graceful seabirds that every sailor of the...
    $444.00 NZD
    $444.00 NZD
  • Small Butterfly design pendant carved in Red Agate. Real Agate jewellery for sale online with NZ Pacific. Small butterfly pendant hand made in red agate, provided with adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Small Butterfly design pendant carved in Red Agate. Real Agate jewellery for sale online with NZ Pacific. Small butterfly pendant hand made in red agate, provided with adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    SCARLET
    SCARLET Imagine a delicate butterfly, expertly carved from radiant, soft red agate, catching the light with every one of its graceful movements. Its wings, kissed by nature's fiery hues, flutter with a life of their own, ready to take flight at any moment. This...
    $388.00 NZD
    $388.00 NZD
  • A hand carved koru pendant from New Zealand Inanga Jade. The cord is a tan/khaki colour and is an adjustable length. A large hand made Koru necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson.A hand carved koru pendant from New Zealand Inanga Jade. The cord is a tan/khaki colour and is an adjustable length. A large hand made Koru necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson.
    NZ Pacific
    INANGA HEART
    INANGA HEART  INANGA HEART is a large pendant and has been carved from a beautiful piece of New Zealand Inanga Jade. This is quite a unique Koru design and it is perfect for the stone - fine and slender, but with a commanding aura....
    $998.00 NZD
    $998.00 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.
    NZ Pacific
    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 we...
    $255.00 NZD
    $255.00 NZD
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  • This is a hand carved woolly mammoth tusk with amber contemporary pendant. It is made from woolly mammoth tusk with amber. This is a small sized necklace and is a very unique, one only, pendant that is a collectors piece. Hand carved by New Zealand artist, Sami.This is a hand carved woolly mammoth tusk with amber contemporary pendant. It is made from woolly mammoth tusk with amber. This is a small sized necklace and is a very unique, one only, pendant that is a collectors piece. Hand carved by New Zealand artist, Sami.
    NZ Pacific
    WOVEN TIES
      WOVEN TIES - HAND CARVED in ANCIENT MAMMOTH TUSK and AMBER, RARE AND BEAUTIFUL! WOVEN TIES is a superb example of the beauty of hand carved jewellery. This piece is a mix of materials - Woolly Mammoth Tusk for the frame and an insert...
    $977.00 NZD
    $977.00 NZD
  • This pendant is handcrafted from rare Kauri Gum Amber. It is supplied with an sterling silver chain. It is a graceful and very interesting piece that will attract admiration and comment. Hand carved here in New Zealand.This pendant is handcrafted from rare Kauri Gum Amber. It is supplied with an sterling silver chain. It is a graceful and very interesting piece that will attract admiration and comment. Hand carved here in New Zealand.
    NZ Pacific
    THE HUHU
    Exquisiteness! Carved in New Zealand Kauri Gum... THE HUHU is a beautiful, hand carved drop pendant with a Huhu bug carved in detailed relief into the front face. A unique pendant beautifully hand carved in a way the mixes fine detail with a rugged naturalness....
    $955.00 NZD
    $955.00 NZD
  • This piece is a contemporary disc pendant hand carved in New Zealand jade.This piece is a contemporary disc pendant hand carved in New Zealand jade.
    NZ Pacific
    STURGEON MOON
    STURGEON MOON - pounamu disc pendant - hand made art to wear! A magnificent disc pendant, hand crafted by Madelyne Gourdin. What's not to love about this piece - gorgeous and rare New Zealand Jade from the Nelson region, thoughtfully and beautifully carved and...
    $558.00 NZD
    $558.00 NZD
  • A hand carved New Zealand Jade pendant. The cord and binding is black coloured and is adjustable.A hand carved New Zealand Jade pendant. The cord and binding is black coloured and is adjustable.
    NZ Pacific
    ALWAYS WITH ME
    ALWAYS WITH ME - hand carved pounamu hairpin pendant This is a striking piece carved in a pale, mottled green piece of jade. It is a functioning hairpin that we have added an adjustable cord to so that it can be worn as a...
    $398.00 NZD
    $398.00 NZD
  • This is a hand carved Sterling Silver lantern drop pendant with New Zealand Jade insert. This is a medium sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.This is a hand carved Sterling Silver lantern drop pendant with New Zealand Jade insert. This is a medium sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.
    NZ Pacific
    THE LANTERN
    THE LANTERN - Modern Art Deco pendant Step into a world of timeless elegance with this striking 'LANTERN' pendant, where sleek sterling silver meets the deep, earthy glow of pounamu (New Zealand jade). Inspired by the bold geometry and refined glamour of Art Deco, this...
    $598.00 NZD
    $598.00 NZD
  • Hand carved Red Jasper Stone contemporary drop pendant. Carved by NZ Pacific in Jasper Stone. This is a modern drop pendant made from natural materials.Hand 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

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