Alex Sands

DEEP STRENGTH - a lovely, smaller sized, whale bone Toki pendant This is a very cool, smaller-sized toki, hand carved from whale bone. this particular piece came from a rib bone and shows the characteristic granular look that we love in this material. It's structured,...

OCEAN'S MIGHT - a lovely, medium sized, whale bone Toki pendant OCEAN'S MIGHT is carved from a chunky piece of rib bone and exhibits the beautiful textured grain that is typical of whale rib. The bone is polished to a soft shine to soften...

OCEAN'S BREATH - a beautiful whale bone Toki pendant Carved from whalebone, OCEAN'S BREATH is a tough toki made to be worn. Wear it and watch it get better and better! Don't be afraid to make it a constant companion. This particular piece of bone...

THE LONG DIVE - large whale bone Toki pendant Carved from the rib bone of a mighty sperm whale, this striking toki carries the legacy of one of the ocean’s deepest divers. The bone’s natural texture shines through - structured, rugged, and full of...

GENTLE GIANT - hand carved, whalebone Toki.  Carved from the rib of a whale that beached on the northern shores in New Zealand. A beautifully grained and coloured piece - it has plenty of character but tight enough to take on a good polish. Displaying...

DESERT DAWN - a beauty! A medium sized notched flower jade toki pendant. The jade is gorgeous - predominantly pale green with splashes of gold and orange on the bottom edge. The toki shape is based on a traditional Māori adze, a tool symbolising...

CALL OF THE WILD - handmade matau pendant carved from a very distinctive piece of New Zealand jade. This is a real show-stopper! A strong pendant, beautifully carved and visually arresting. Take a moment to view the video to appreciate this wonderful rendition of a...

ARCTIC AMITY - jade twist pendant, carved in the 'softest' coloured stone you will see! A gorgeous jade from New Zealand - the colour is a subtle and beautiful pale bluey/green. The twist design is locally called a 'Pikorua' and is a symbol of...

KOROWAI TIKI - A Stunning Inanga Jade Tiki pendant hand carved in New Zealand. KOROWAI TIKI carved in Inanga jade - this particular stone is a gorgeous pale minty green colour with darker coloured striations running through it. An uncommon coloured jade and, I think,...

BELOVED - a wonderful heart pendant. Hand carved in 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 if you like tradition with a twist! This is carved...

FOREST FLOOR - Jade armband carved from a lovely piece of New Zealand jade. This Pounamu armband will look great on your wrist! It is a unisex piece designed to make a wonderful travel companion. We sell a number of these armbands to travellers -...

DAYBREAK - Jade armband made from a lovely orange/green slice of New Zealand flower jade. A pounamu armband to light up your wrist with a little sunshine! A unisex piece designed to travel with you on all your adventures. We sell a number of these...

SUNNY WRIST - Jade armband made from a lovely orange/green slice of New Zealand flower jade. Light up your wrist with a little sunshine! SUNNY WRIST is a unisex piece that will make a wonderful travel companion. We sell a number of these armbands to...

MOSS AND MIST - A small and beautiful koru, crafted from New Zealand Inanga Jade. Carved by Yuki Tanaka. The koru is worn as a symbol of re-birth, growth and development. It is typically carved with delicate spirals and decorative swirls - this is...

LOVE HEART - A lovely little heart pendant, hand carved in New Zealand Pounamu. This is a lovely small piece, carved from a beautiful piece of stone. The perfect piece of jewellery for someone you love. LOVE HEART is provided with an adjustable red...

A LOT OF LOVE - a lovely little heart pendant, hand carved in beautiful New Zealand Pounamu. This is a simple little piece carved from a gorgeous piece of stone. The perfect piece of jewellery for someone you love. A LOT OF LOVE is...

THE DETOUR is a wonderful twist pendant carved by Māori artist Peter Mitchell. A faultless twist carving, finished in a beautifully polished two tone matte design. If you like handcrafted, traditional art to wear, and if you appreciate beautiful craftsmanship - check this piece out,...

PLUSH - double twist pendant, carved in New Zealand Totoweka Jade. A dynamic double twist carved from highly prized totoweka jade, PLUSH is a sleek pendant that showcases the stone's rich character and fluid lines. The form resolves in a perfectly judged offset point,...

BRUSHSTROKE - A smaller sized, double twist pendant. Sleek and sculptural, this double twist pendant is masterfully carved from distinctive New Zealand flower jade. The design spirals gracefully before resolving in a striking offset point. This is a beautiful piece, carved in a full-bodied design...

SALT WATER BLISS - New Zealand Marsden Jade Whale Tail Pendant SALT WATER BLISS - let this pendant remind you of the sea and all of its' magical inhabitants! A beautiful sperm whale tail pendant - one of the greatest ocean creatures immortalised in one...

SEA THROUGH ME - New Zealand Kokopu Jade Whale Tail Pendant SEA THROUGH ME - let this pendant remind you of the sea and all of its' magical inhabitants! A graceful humpback whale tail, miniaturised and beautifully carved from distinctive kokopu jade. The small scale...

SPIRIT ECHO - New Zealand Jade Pekapeka Pendant ONE ONLY - Gorgeous Pekapeka pendant, hand carved from Pounamu with Pāua Shell and Mother of Pearl eyes. SPIRIT ECHO is a beauty! Wear it either side for a different look! On one side, the Pekapeka...

MISTY - a gorgeous pair of hand carved drop earrings made from wonderful, subtly coloured New Zealand Inanga Pounamu, Jade. Check out the colour of these! This is a stunning jade, unique to New Zealand. MISTY have been carved to best utilise this very...

SUNNY HILLSIDE - Large and Beautiful Marsden Jade Drop Earrings Beautifully carved, elegant drop earrings hand made from top grade NEW ZEALAND Marsden Jade, locally called Pounamu. SUNNY HILLSIDE are carved from a lovely deep green Jade that cascades into beautiful sandy-orange colours towards the...

SURF ON - a beautiful, large, semi-translucent Inanga Jade Roimata with lashed binding. Made from a gorgeous light inanga Pounamu, this is a beautiful and unusual piece of jewellery.  It is a larger sized pendant with a beautiful, elongated drop form, a shape known...

WINDOW TO THE SOUL - Beautiful New Zealand Jade Tiki A study in classic form and consistent material. Carved from mid-green jade of remarkable uniformity, this medium tiki adopts the traditional upright stance - tilted head and hands braced on the thighs. The clean,...

MORNING MOONLIGHT - a gorgeous Drop pendant hand carved from New Zealand Aotea stone. Aotea is a rare and very beautiful material found in limited quantities in New Zealand's South Westland. A simple, classic drop carved from aotea stone. This pendant embraces the stone's...

EYES WIDE - a very Large Traditional Manaia Pendant, Hand Carved in New Zealand Pounamu with Pāua Shell eyes A powerfully carved manaia, this pendant radiates a commanding guardian presence. Meticulously hand-carved from New Zealand jade. The traditional application of Pāua shell eyes completes...

FALL - Flower Jade Shield Pendant FALL is a pendant carved from a really nice piece of flower jade. The stone is a soft, pale green with those warm, orangey shades running through it that this type of jade is known for. It's shaped...

OCEAN GIANT: A Matau Pendant in New Zealand Aotea Stone OCEAN GIANT is a commanding Matau pendant, hand-carved from vibrant, rare Aotea stone from New Zealand’s South Westland. This substantial piece, measuring 72mm in length, features a strong, angular design that emphasises both its...