Jade

Hand Carved Jade Pendants and Necklaces - Carved in New Zealand by Local Artists and Jade Carvers

This collection contains our wide selection of handcrafted New Zealand Jade Jewellery. Local artists carve all of our pendants and necklaces from the highest quality New Zealand jade.

Scroll down, and you can view the individual jade necklaces and pendants that we have available for sale. For every item, we provide a description of the materials used, and we describe and explain the significance of the design and its traditional meaning.

We have taken individual photographs and brief videos of each piece, and we provide detailed information on the physical dimensions of every pendant and necklace. We are proud to provide unique jewellery, handcrafted from rare and beautiful New Zealand jade.

Jade carving has a long tradition in New Zealand. Early Māori recognised the material as valuable for making tools, jewellery and for negotiating and striking agreements and establishing relationships among tribes to promote trade. Pounamu, as it is named in Māori, was a very early and valuable form of tender.

With the advent of the iron age, jade's use for making tools diminished and it became primarily valued for its rarity and beauty. This led to a stronger focus on carving jewellery and sculptural pieces in jade. Interestingly, early designs paid tribute to things important to Māori. A matau (or hook) design, a toki, or adze – both objects that were fundamental to a tribes survival, captured in valuable pounamu and worn in honour of these valuable tools.

Jewellery was also carved with spiritual meaning:

  • The Manaia, which is believed to be a rendition of a kind God, a pendant worn to establish a connection with ancestors
  • The Tiki – First Man, a symbol of loyalty and strength and believed to foster fertility
  • The Pikorua, or twist – a symbol of relationships and their enduring and strong foundations. Often gifted to recognise partnerships between individuals, but also given across tribal boundaries to establish connections for trade and to negotiate peace
  • The Wheku – the face of an ancestor. These were typically carved in wood and positioned at the gable of a meeting house. A symbol of honour to ancestral spirits. These are also carved in jade and worn as recognition of heritage and regard for one's ancestors.

If you are interested in understanding more about the various carving designs and the spiritual qualities of jade, you can find more information HERE.

Jade is not only a beautiful material, but it is also very tough. In New Zealand, it is formed in our South Island's alpine fault under immense heat and pressure. The molten rock folds, twists and mixes, changing crystalline structures and producing a greenstone of beauty and strength – New Zealand Pounamu. This means that jade jewellery is resilient and will last forever if cared for.

We provide all pieces on hand-plaited, highest quality polyester cord. This is a flexible and strong cord that will last a long time and can be replaced from time to time if necessary. We can make these cords adjustable, or provide then at a fixed length determined by you, with a loop and jade toggle fixture – your choice. Generally, we will supply the pendants with an adjustable cord so that you can position the piece to suit.

Somewhat unique to New Zealand jade is the variation in colour and structure of the stone found here. Minerals around the melting rock become included in the molten mass, and they change the colour and look of the jade as it cools and solidifies. This has produced some glorious variations in our local jade, making it visually unique and very Kiwi. The physical composition of New Zealand jade is the same as nephrite jade found in other parts of the world, but our jade, our pounamu is steeped with our history and certainly has captured and contains a piece of our land.

In New Zealand jade carvings have a spiritual significance that comes from the Māori tradition of handing significant pieces of jade art down through their families. They believe that jade absorbs and hold mana, or the spirit, of every person who has worn it. This gives specific pieces of jade historical and familial value – they become family heirlooms and are regarded as 'Taonga' or treasures. Because the spirits of ancestors are believed to be captured in the stone, these pieces are treated as family members - revered and respected. They form a significant part of the family history, and it is not unusual for the history of the family to be verbally passed on with the particular piece of jade.

This high regard for jade is not unique to New Zealand. Many other cultures also have profound spiritual respect for jade, and it can be found recorded in their histories – the Chinese have mined and worked jade for over 9,000 years and regard it as a symbol of wealth and status. They also, like Māori, believe that it can have a positive impact on physical and mental well-being.

An old Chinese proverb says "Gold has a price, Jade is priceless" – it is the unique quality of each piece of jade that stands it apart from other valuable gemstones. This is one of the qualities that is spectacularly evident in jade from New Zealand and which ensures that each piece of hand carved jewellery is individual and unique.

To read more about the different types of New Zealand Jade we use for our jewellery, we have more information for you HERE.

We guarantee the quality of our jewellery and will accept returns up to 30 days of your receipt if the piece you have selected isn't quite what you expected - see our returns policy HERE.

Please contact us with any questions - use LiveChat if we're online, or send us an email: info@nzpacific.com

We Offer Free Worldwide Shipping – although local import duties or taxes, if any, will be your responsibility to pay.

 

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  • Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade, niho, drop pendant.Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade, niho, drop pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    SAFFRON
    SAFFRON Marvel in the simple beauty of SAFFRON, an elegant work of art carved from the most exquisite New Zealand Flower Jade. Delight in the dramatic gradients of colour that provide a feast for your senses! SAFFRON is a tactile piece of natural beauty. Check out our brief video...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a hook pendant carved from New Zealand Flower Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable Kalahari cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a hook pendant carved from New Zealand Flower Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable Kalahari cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    KISSED BY THE SUN
    KISSED BY THE SUN - a medium sized hook pendant. KISSED BY THE SUN is a pendant carved by Shaun Gardiner with his quintessential design flair and singular carving talent! A hook like no other - a joyful piece crafted from an exceptional piece...
    $450.00 NZD
    $648.00 NZD
    $450.00 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
    LONG NIGHTS MOON
    LONG NIGHTS MOON - exquisite, hand made, art to wear! A large disc pendant carved in jade. Carved from rare, cloudy grey New Zealand jade - prized for its origin in the Nelson region - this large disc pendant is a striking example of...
    $1,380.00 NZD
    $1,380.00 NZD
  • A beautiful little, handcarved kiwi pendant. This piece is carved from jade from Aceh and is a remarkably unique piece of handmade jewellery. made by NZ Pacific and for sale on our website. Shipping is free worldwide.A beautiful little, handcarved kiwi pendant. This piece is carved from jade from Aceh and is a remarkably unique piece of handmade jewellery. made by NZ Pacific and for sale on our website. Shipping is free worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    ROWI
    Absolutely love this piece - a finely carved little pendant that we've named after our threatened ROWI kiwi. This little bird is the rarest of all of our kiwi - there are about 450 left. They spend their time in the Ōkarito Forest in South...
    $393.00 NZD
    $393.00 NZD
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  • Hand carved jade frog pendant. Hand made amphibian necklace, carved from British Columbian Jade.Hand carved jade frog pendant. Hand made amphibian necklace, carved from British Columbian Jade.
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    AMPHIBIAN
    Meet AMPHIBIAN - our hand carved jade frog. We love him - he's carved to make you smile! Handmade from a piece of British Columbian jade with tons of character, this little guy is on the climb - carved with lots of movement, bunched muscles and...
    $460.00 NZD
    $460.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade Hook Pendant. Matau necklace hand carved. Jade Hook pendant provided with adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Delivered with Express Courier.Hand carved New Zealand Jade Hook Pendant. Matau necklace hand carved. Jade Hook pendant provided with adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch. Delivered with Express Courier.
    NZ Pacific
    THE HUNTER
    THE HUNTER - a deadly jade hook that nicely symbolises the respected matau. These are carved from a lovely New Zealand jade. THE HUNTER make a wonderful little gift - or a great matching pair for friends. PLEASE USE THE DROP-DOWN MENU TO SELECT THE PIECE...
    $294.00 NZD
    $294.00 NZD
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  • This picture shows a large hand carved forest man face pendant. The cord is hand plaited and adjustable.This picture shows a large hand carved forest man face pendant. The cord is hand plaited and adjustable.
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    WOODWOSE
    This is an absolute stunner! A mystical, mysterious WOODWOSE - a wild man of the woods! Carved from a superb piece of British Columbian Jade - a large, bold protector of the forests! WOODWOSE an unusual piece - a little piece of unique jade art...
    $488.00 NZD
    $488.00 NZD
  • A hand carved seahorse pendant. We have carved this from beautiful nephrite jade and we bind them with our hand-plaited cords. We ship these worldwide with express courier anywhere in the world.A hand carved seahorse pendant. We have carved this from beautiful nephrite jade and we bind them with our hand-plaited cords. We ship these worldwide with express courier anywhere in the world.
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    HIPPOCAMPE
    We're delighted to bring our classic Seahorse pendant to you in jade! 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. HIPPOCAMPE is beautifully carved with...
    $343.00 NZD
    $343.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade hook pendant.Hand carved New Zealand Jade hook pendant.
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    POUNAMU MIST
    POUNAMU MIST - Pounamu Matau Pendant Carved from luminous, bright green jade, this matau (hook) pendant is a bold statement of craftsmanship and natural beauty.  Made by Donna Summers, POUNAMU MIST is crafted from a distinctive piece of New Zealand jade, showcasing a striking interplay...
    $398.00 NZD
    $398.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade whale tail pendant.Hand carved New Zealand Jade whale tail pendant.
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    BOUNTIFUL
    BOUNTIFUL - jade whale tail pendant Embrace the spirit of the deep with this stunning whale tail pendant, carved from vibrant flower jade. This piece captures the powerful grace of one of the ocean's most majestic creatures, rendered in one of Earth's most beautiful stones....
    $458.00 NZD
    $458.00 NZD
  • This fuchsia flower drop pendant is beautifully hand made with gorgeous flair. It is fashionable and perfect for a women with style. Hand carved from a gorgeous piece of New Zealand Flower jade and sterling silver - this is an elegant and beautiful piece of art to wear.This fuchsia flower drop pendant is beautifully hand made with gorgeous flair. It is fashionable and perfect for a women with style. Hand carved from a gorgeous piece of New Zealand Flower jade and sterling silver - this is an elegant and beautiful piece of art to wear.
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    FUCHSIA
    FUCHSIA Unique and beautiful! Hand carved Kōtukutuku tree FUCHSIA pendant from New Zealand Marsden Jade and sterling silver. The fuchsia blossom is a mesmerising dance of colour and form, with slender, arching petals and vivid colours which creating a striking contrast against its deep...
    $768.00 NZD
    $768.00 NZD
  • This picture shows British Columbian jade kaka feather earrings with sterling silver hooks. Hand made unique and contemporary feather earrings by Kerry Thompson. Hand carved here in New Zealand from British Columbian Jade. One pair only.This picture shows British Columbian jade kaka feather earrings with sterling silver hooks. Hand made unique and contemporary feather earrings by Kerry Thompson. Hand carved here in New Zealand from British Columbian Jade. One pair only.
    NZ Pacific
    KAKA FEATHER
    KAKA FEATHER Wonderful Pounamu KAKA FEATHER earrings - the embodiment of freedom. These KAKA FEATHER earrings bring an exquisite touch of luxury to your wardrobe. Hand carved from British Columbian Jade, each one is unique and artfully paired with sterling silver hooks. Turn heads with these timeless,...
    $888.00 NZD
    $888.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade half-shield with koru pendant.Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade half-shield with koru pendant.
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    WAYSTONE
    WAYSTONE - shield with koru pendant, carved in flower jade A striking half shield pendant carved from premium New Zealand Flower Jade, showcasing the stone's dynamic and sought-after coloration. This substantial piece features a polished koru design at its centre, a symbol representing new...
    $788.00 NZD
    $788.00 NZD
  • This is a hand carved Black Jade bird head pendant with New Zealand Jade insert. This is a smaller sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.This is a hand carved Black Jade bird head pendant with New Zealand Jade insert. This is a smaller sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.
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    BIRDS EYE VIEW
    BIRDS EYE VIEW - contemporary black jade pendant A beautiful black jade birds head pendant (with flair) with New Zealand Jade eye. This little piece was born from a broken twist - rather than trow the damaged piece away, Nick refashioned it into this...
    $598.00 NZD
    $598.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand flower Jade rectangle drop with sterling silver rakau (talking stick) pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful orange and green marsden flower jade medium sized rectangle drop necklace with silver cast rakau, talking stick, provided on a black adjustable cord.Hand carved New Zealand flower Jade rectangle drop with sterling silver rakau (talking stick) pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful orange and green marsden flower jade medium sized rectangle drop necklace with silver cast rakau, talking stick, provided on a black adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    RAKAU
    RAKAU In the artists words... "This for me represents a rakau (Stick) and could be a talking stick of a wise person." A beautiful pendant carved from New Zealand Flower Jade, Pounamu. This is a medium sized, rectangle drop with a silver cast RAKAU,...
    $644.00 NZD
    $644.00 NZD
  • This piece is a small oval round, disc pendant hand carved in New Zealand jade.This piece is a small oval round, disc pendant hand carved in New Zealand jade.
    NZ Pacific
    SNOW MOON
    SNOW MOON - small, pounamu disc pendant Carved from the same rare Nelson pounamu as its counterpart, WOLF MOON. This pendant reveals the stone’s captivating duality - a soft cream blending into cool green-grey, each swirl reflecting the region’s unique geology. Madelyne Gourdin has...
    $368.00 NZD
    $368.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade half-shield pendant.Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade half-shield pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    INCANDESCENT
    INCANDESCENT - flower jade shield pendant Crafted from exceptional flower jade, this shield pendant is a modern interpretation of a classic form. Its defining feature is a robust, convex profile, meticulously shaped to create a strong, eye-catching silhouette. The surface is polished to a...
    $788.00 NZD
    $788.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Inanga circle disc drop with sterling silver shard pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful light and varied green Inanga Pounamu, jade medium sized circle disc, drop necklace with silver cast insert, provided on a black adjustable cord.Hand carved New Zealand Inanga circle disc drop with sterling silver shard pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful light and varied green Inanga Pounamu, jade medium sized circle disc, drop necklace with silver cast insert, provided on a black adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    INANGA MOON
    INANGA MOON In the artists words... "This piece is made of inanga with a shard of cast silver. Inanga is named so after a small minnow or fish, known as whitebait." Hold INANGA MOON to the light and see this beauty shine! Ana has used...
    $718.00 NZD
    $718.00 NZD
  • This is a large hand carved New Zealand Jade tiki pendant. It is made from New Zealand Jade and Paua shell.This is a large hand carved New Zealand Jade tiki pendant. It is made from New Zealand Jade and Paua shell.
    NZ Pacific
    WISDOM KEEPER
    WISDOM KEEPER - a large HEI TIKI pendant.  This formidable Hei Tiki pendant is a masterfully executed carving in deep green pounamu. The piece commands attention through its scale and the precision of its traditional form, which is distinguished by the artist's deliberate and...
    $1,888.00 NZD
    $1,888.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Flower jade Rei Puta pendant with four Koru engraving.Hand carved New Zealand Flower jade Rei Puta pendant with four Koru engraving.
    NZ Pacific
    ROOTS
    ROOTS: A Large Rei Puta Pendant in New Zealand Flower Jade  ROOTS is a substantial Rei Puta pendant, masterfully carved from soft green New Zealand Flower Jade. This ancient form is rich in heritage, historically used to encode and preserve intergenerational familial information. The...
    $955.00 NZD
    $955.00 NZD
  • A hand carved heart pendant made from New Zealand jade.A hand carved heart pendant made from New Zealand jade.
    NZ Pacific
    PASSION
    PASSION - A wonderful heart pendant. Hand carved in beautiful New Zealand Pounamu, Jade. This is a visually gorgeous piece, curved and sensuous, carved from a beautiful piece of stone. The perfect piece of jewellery for someone you love. This is carved with a...
    $517.00 NZD
    $517.00 NZD
  • Hand carved British Columbian jade koru pendant. Delivered to you on a hand plaited black cord which is adjustable. Free delivery worldwide.Hand carved British Columbian jade koru pendant. Delivered to you on a hand plaited black cord which is adjustable. Free delivery worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    MANUKA
    MANUKA is a substantial, hand-carved pendant distinguished by its clean lines and balanced proportions. The focal point is a single, precisely executed koru motif, symbolising continuity and renewal. Rendered in semi-translucent British Columbian jade, the stone exhibits a subtle interplay of speckled green tones,...
    $350.00 NZD
    $350.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand jade, complex twist drop pendant. Hand made complex twist pendant hand carved in New Zealand. Made by NZ Pacific, jade jewellery for sale online. One only hand made by Kerry Thompson.Hand carved New Zealand jade, complex twist drop pendant. Hand made complex twist pendant hand carved in New Zealand. Made by NZ Pacific, jade jewellery for sale online. One only hand made by Kerry Thompson.
    NZ Pacific
    PATH OF LIFE
    PATH OF LIFE - a gorgeous pendant, carved in a dark green New Zealand Pounamu. Artist: Kerry Thompson THE PARTNER - carved as the commanding counterpart to its smaller twin, this pendant completes the pair Kerry Thompson conceived as a testament to partnership. Reversing...
    $3,588.00 NZD
    $3,588.00 NZD
  • This pendant is a medium sized and cupped koru necklace carved from a lovely piece of New Zealand Jade. Kyohei Noguchi carved this piece for us so the workmanship is outstanding. Handmade in New Zealand, a beautiful piece of jade jewellery. Provided with an adjustable brown cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.This pendant is a medium sized and cupped koru necklace carved from a lovely piece of New Zealand Jade. Kyohei Noguchi carved this piece for us so the workmanship is outstanding. Handmade in New Zealand, a beautiful piece of jade jewellery. Provided with an adjustable brown cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    AWAKEN
    AWAKEN - Hand carved by Kyohei Noguchi. AWAKEN is a medium sized New Zealand Jade cupped Koru. The koru carved in relief in the heart of the disc is a beautiful traditional symbol of fresh starts, rebirth and a positive outlook on life. AWAKEN is...
    $707.00 NZD
    $707.00 NZD
  • Hand carved large New Zealand flower Jade facet drop pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful orange and green marsden flower jade large facet drop necklace with black adjustable cord.Hand carved large New Zealand flower Jade facet drop pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful orange and green marsden flower jade large facet drop necklace with black adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    BEDROCK FLOWER
    BEDROCK FLOWER An exquisite piece of Art to Wear, carved from a gorgeous piece of New Zealand flower jade - this is a rare, exceptional stone! Tactile, weighty and stunning, BEDROCK FLOWER is a piece to be worn and handled. In the artists words......
    $828.00 NZD
    $828.00 NZD
  • This is a large hand carved New Zealand Jade wheku pendant. It is made from New Zealand Jade and Paua shell.This is a large hand carved New Zealand Jade wheku pendant. It is made from New Zealand Jade and Paua shell.
    NZ Pacific
    WHEKU
    WHEKU - a large Wheku sculpture Ancestral Visage in Pounamu This commanding sculptural piece is a large scale rendering of the traditional wheku form, hewn from dark green pounamu. The stylised ancestral face, with its powerful, linear features, is executed with formidable precision. As...
    $2,555.00 NZD
    $2,555.00 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 pendant is a large sized koru necklace carved from a blue/grey piece of New Zealand Jade. Kyohei Noguchi carved this piece for us so the workmanship is outstanding. Handmade in New Zealand, a beautiful piece of jade jewellery.This pendant is a large sized koru necklace carved from a blue/grey piece of New Zealand Jade. Kyohei Noguchi carved this piece for us so the workmanship is outstanding. Handmade in New Zealand, a beautiful piece of jade jewellery.
    NZ Pacific
    LIVE FREE
    LIVE FREE - Exquisite Large Koru Pendant in Rare Nelson Nephrite Jade LIVE FREE is meticulously handcrafted from rare blue-grey nephrite jade sourced from Nelson, New Zealand. The raw stone was discovered by the artist when walking in a river valley close to his...
    $1,222.00 NZD
    $1,222.00 NZD
  • Ross Crump double twist with koru pendant. Hand carved from rare New Zealand Flower jade this is a beautiful pounamu pendant. The cord is length adjustable. It is a delicate and very beautiful greenstone pendant. For sale online by NZ Pacific.Ross Crump double twist with koru pendant. Hand carved from rare New Zealand Flower jade this is a beautiful pounamu pendant. The cord is length adjustable. It is a delicate and very beautiful greenstone pendant. For sale online by NZ Pacific.
    NZ Pacific
    ILLUSION
    ILLUSION A large, double twist with a spectacular central koru. This really is a beautiful piece! Carved for us by Ross Crump - every critical element for fine jade art has come together - a great design, beautiful stone and exceptional craftsmanship.  ILLUSION is a wonderful...
    $888.00 NZD
    $888.00 NZD
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  • This is a hand carved Black Jade 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 Black Jade drop pendant with New Zealand Jade insert. This is a medium sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.
    NZ Pacific
    SOUL'S CURRENT
    SOUL'S CURRENT - Crafted with fine detail, this lustrous deep black jade pendant combines artistry with elegance. SOUL'S CURRENT features a graceful circular form with smooth curves that culminate in a sweeping koru-style heart - and at the centre features a lovely little piece...
    $644.00 NZD
    $644.00 NZD

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