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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  • WILDERNESS is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.WILDERNESS
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    WILDERNESS
    WILDERNESS - Beautiful Bone Twist Pendant Another stunning and intricate carved pendant by one of the best bone carvers around - Yuri Terenyi. This piece displays Yuri's exceptional talent, his attention to detail and his creative artistry. WILDERNESS is carved from cow bone and stained...
    $752.00 AUD
    $752.00 AUD
  • Hand Carved Jade Kiwi PendantsA 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.
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    ROWI
    ROWI - Hand Carved Jade Kiwi Pendants 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...
    $259.00 AUD
    $324.00 AUD
    $259.00 AUD
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  • Sterling Silver drop pendant with Red Jasper Stone centre and Sterling Silver chain.Sterling Silver drop pendant with Red Jasper Stone centre and Sterling Silver chain.
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    LA FERTILITÀ
    LA FERTILITÀ - a gorgeous and unique pendant. LA FERTILITÀ... a quirky, beautiful piece of hand made jewellery for lovers of original art to wear! For LA FERTILITÀ we've used Sterling Silver with a subtle gold-plated interior, and a lovely red Jasper Stone centre...
    $328.00 AUD
    $328.00 AUD
  • This necklace is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.This necklace is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.
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    HEAD TO HEAD
    HEAD TO HEAD - The design is a complex manaia form - two manaia facing one another. A powerful piece of art to wear. Another stunning and intricately carved pendant by one of the best bone carvers around - Yuri Terenyi. This piece displays...
    $1,029.00 AUD
    $1,029.00 AUD
  • Hand carved contemporary jade koru jewellery. Made by Donna Summers for NZ Pacific from New Zealand greenstone.Hand carved contemporary jade koru jewellery. Made by Donna Summers for NZ Pacific from New Zealand greenstone.
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    OCULUS RIDGE
    OCULUS RIDGE - Jade Koru A beautiful, bold, contemporary koru pendant carved in New Zealand jade. Donna Summers’ precise, fluid carving highlights the stone’s natural drama, balancing strength with subtlety. If you appreciate the quiet power of natural beauty this might be the pendant...
    $320.00 AUD
    $320.00 AUD
  • This picture shows a hand carved jade contemporary half-shield pendant. It is a semi-translucent green colour. The cord is hand plaited and adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best.This picture shows a hand carved jade contemporary half-shield pendant. It is a semi-translucent green colour. The cord is hand plaited and adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best.
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    BESIDE ME
    BESIDE ME - New Zealand Jade Shield Pendant A Captivating Talisman of Connection Carved from deep green, moody pounamu, this striking pendant thrums with quiet energy. When gifted, BESIDE ME creates a tangible bond - wear it close when distance separates you from someone...
    $394.00 AUD
    $492.00 AUD
    $394.00 AUD
  • This piece is a large sized, oval round, disc pendant. It is suspended on a chocolate brown coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.This piece is a large sized, oval round, disc pendant. It is suspended on a chocolate brown coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.
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    EDGE OF EARTH
    EDGE OF EARTH - A disc pendant, carved from New Zealand jade Minimalist yet striking, this pendant puts the spotlight on its stunning stone, showcasing a mesmerising blend of colours and textures. Flawlessly carved, EDGE OF THE EARTH features a sleek, buffed finish, offering...
    $295.00 AUD
    $369.00 AUD
    $295.00 AUD
  • This picture shows a large hand-carved contemporary koru pendant. It is carved from New Zealand Kokopu jade and is suspended from a hand-plaited, black cord.This picture shows a large hand-carved contemporary koru pendant. It is carved from New Zealand Kokopu jade and is suspended from a hand-plaited, black cord.
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    MOTHERLAND
    MOTHERLAND - Kokopu Jade Koru Pendant The Pounamu used for this medium-large sized and beautifully carved Koru is stunning! A truly original and unique carving made from kokopu jade with colours and inclusions we are unlikely to see again! Hold MOTHERLAND up to the...
    $374.00 AUD
    $468.00 AUD
    $374.00 AUD
  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable red cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.Man wearing jade pendant
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    EUDAIMONIC
    EUDAIMONIC - in harmony with one's inner spirit A very cool contemporary koru pendant, carved from a beautiful dark green New Zealand Pounamu. The carving is finely executed giving the piece a lightness that belies its size. The stone complements this - it is...
    $394.00 AUD
    $492.00 AUD
    $394.00 AUD
  • This photo shows a contemporary koru with whale tail pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable Black cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.Man wearing a jade pendant
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    FIN OF MOANA
    FIN OF MOANA - an absolutely stunning contemporary whale tail pendant carved for us by Shaun Gardiner. Shaun has used a gorgeous, semi-translucent piece of pounamu with a wonderful inner life. Hold this piece up to the light and you will see the distinctive...
    $394.00 AUD
    $492.00 AUD
    $394.00 AUD
  • Hand carved natural stained bone contemporary disc pendant with creative and unique carvings on the front face of each individual piece.Hand carved natural stained bone contemporary disc pendant with creative and unique carvings on the front face of each individual piece.
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    ZEITGEIST
    ZEITGEIST - the spirit of a generation... Wonderful Bone Pendants! These beautiful little disc carvings are new to our collection. They were carved for us by Yuri's partner Aahmes Quince - an artist in her own right. We have a variety to offer you all with unique...
    $98.00 AUD
    $122.00 AUD
    $98.00 AUD
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  • A hand carved and intricate koru pendant made for us by Yuri Terenyi. This is a beautiful little piece and is emblematic of the well known and loved Koru design. It is carved from bone in a round shape with decorative design carved into the koru. It is suspended from a sage green cord with a blue floret and the necklace is adjustable.A hand carved and intricate koru pendant made for us by Yuri Terenyi. This is a beautiful little piece and is emblematic of the well known and loved Koru design. It is carved from bone in a round shape with decorative design carved into the koru. It is suspended from a red/khaki cord with a red floret and the necklace is adjustable.
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    NAIAD
    NAIAD is a unique, hand carved pendant made from natural bone. It features a graceful design with intricate koru carvings that flow artfully along the front and back. This exquisite piece is sure to appeal to those seeking a pendant with a timeless beauty. NAIAD...
    $241.00 AUD
    $301.00 AUD
    $241.00 AUD
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  • Hand carved bone dolphin pendant with black adjustable cord.Hand carved bone dolphin pendant with black adjustable cord.
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    DOLPHIN DANCE
    DOLPHIN DANCE - a wonderful, fantastical dolphin pendant, smooth and wonderful... Hand carved from bone. DOLPHIN DANCE is a fabulous gift for someone who loves the ocean - and maybe that's you! If you like handcrafted, traditional art to wear, and if you appreciate...
    $155.00 AUD
    $155.00 AUD
  • This necklace is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.This necklace is carved from cow bone and stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of wearable art that is sure to catch the eye. The shape is a complex twist form and has been beautifully hand carved by bone carver Yuri Terenyi.
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    MALOYA
    MALOYA - a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps MALOYA is carved from a single piece of cow bone and is stained with a homemade tea dye. It is a unique piece of art that has been made to wear. If ever a piece...
    $700.00 AUD
    $700.00 AUD
  • This picture shows a hand carved black jade circle pendant with sterling silver inlay. It is suspended from an adjustable Black cord. Delivery is free worldwide.This picture shows a hand carved black jade circle pendant with sterling silver inlay. It is suspended from an adjustable Black cord. Delivery is free worldwide.
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    ENSŌ
    ENSŌ - ZEN Circle Normally drawn with one or two fluid brushstrokes, ENSŌ represents a moment in time when the mind is free and the body can create unimpeded by worldly constraints. A symbol of total enlightenment, a minimalist symbol for strength and elegance...
    $389.00 AUD
    $486.00 AUD
    $389.00 AUD
  • Hand holding a green knife with a forest backgroundHand made Jade knife with inset cartridge heads. Carved from a lovely piece of local New Zealand Jade. The quality of the workmanship and design is outstanding - this is a gorgeous display piece.
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    357 MAGNUM
    357 MAGNUM - a large sculptural knife carved from New Zealand pounamu. This is an earthy tactile piece, beautifully balanced with sharp, clean lines - a lovely design that has been carved beautifully! 357 MAGNUM was carved by John Elson and reflects his fascination...
    $864.00 AUD
    $864.00 AUD
  • Hand carved contemporary jade broken sea shell jewellery. Made by Donna Summers for NZ Pacific from New Zealand greenstone. Authentic jade jewellery for sale online. These are a beautiful and feminine necklace and would make the perfect gift for the women in your life.Hand carved contemporary jade broken sea shell jewellery. Made by Donna Summers for NZ Pacific from New Zealand greenstone. Authentic jade jewellery for sale online. These are a beautiful and feminine necklace and would make the perfect gift for the women in your life.
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    SEA SWEPT
    SEA SWEPT A rough sea sweeps a shell from the ocean floor and the process of returning to the elements begins. Donna has captured this journey beautifully in jade. This piece represents the remnants of a seashell that has largely returned to the ocean...
    $322.00 AUD
    $402.00 AUD
    $322.00 AUD
  • A lovely New Zealand jade drop pendant. This piece is made from a semi-translucent jade and is a wonderful deep green colour. Carved by Ric Moor for NZ Pacific and delivered worldwide. Provided with an adjustable Khaki cord.A lovely New Zealand jade drop pendant. This piece is made from a semi-translucent jade and is a wonderful deep green colour. Carved by Ric Moor for NZ Pacific and delivered worldwide. Provided with an adjustable Khaki cord.
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    YOUR EDGE
    YOUR EDGE - a beautiful drop pendant, sleek and fine, carved in New Zealand Jade. The jade is a lovely deep green with a creamy clarity. By this we mean that it lets a diffused light through the stone. It is very nice! Unique...
    $197.00 AUD
    $246.00 AUD
    $197.00 AUD
  • 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 DHL 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 DHL Express Courier.
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    SIGHTED
    SIGHTED - a piece of wearable art for ornithologists, bird watchers and all lovers of our feathered friends!  Hand carved in New Zealand pounamu by Kyohei Noguchi - SIGHTED is his representation of the beautiful Huia bird. This a lovely piece, hand carved from New Zealand Kawakawa Jade...
    $822.00 AUD
    $822.00 AUD
  • This pendant is a gorgeous and intricately carved mermaid hook pendant. Carved by renowned bone carver Yuri Terenyi for us. This is a masterpiece. It is a mermaid with her tail culminating into a hook. The craftsmanship displayed in this piece is extraordinary - a collectors item, or a piece to wear and love.This pendant is a gorgeous and intricately carved mermaid hook pendant. Carved by renowned bone carver Yuri Terenyi for us. This is a masterpiece. It is a mermaid with her tail culminating into a hook. The craftsmanship displayed in this piece is extraordinary - a collectors item, or a piece to wear and love.
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    L'AMACA DELLE SIRENE
    L'AMACA DELLE SIRENE - the mermaids hammock L'AMACA DELLE SIRENE is a gorgeous piece! Carved in bone for us by Yuri Terenyi. A pendant that will take your heart to the ocean (on a good day!) - it is enchanting and sensual, beautifully carved and ready...
    $393.00 AUD
    $393.00 AUD
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  • Woman wearing jade pendantHand carved New Zealand flower Jade disc drop pendant with smaller pounamu and silver insert. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful orange and green jade disc necklace with black adjustable cord.
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    NEW LIFE WITHIN
    NEW LIFE WITHIN In the artists words... "The shape of this pendant is simple and aesthetically pleasing. The circle could be interpreted to mean life without beginning or end. In this case I would interpret the smaller circle as a new life also." A...
    $649.00 AUD
    $649.00 AUD
  • POKERFACE - a traditional Gambier Island figurine, carved as a pendant. This piece was hand carved for us by Yuri Terenyi. This is a work of art and is a collectable piece of traditional bone carving. It can be worn as a special piece of jewellery or displayed. This is art made to wear at its finest.POKERFACE - a traditional Gambier Island figurine, carved as a pendant. This piece was hand carved for us by Yuri Terenyi. This is a work of art and is a collectable piece of traditional bone carving. It can be worn as a special piece of jewellery or displayed. This is art made to wear at its finest.
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    POKERFACE
    ONE ONLY POKERFACE - a traditional Gambier Islands figurine, carved as a pendant. This piece was hand carved for us by Yuri Terenyi and is a work of collectable, ethnic art. It can be worn as a special piece of jewellery or displayed. Hand...
    $592.00 AUD
    $739.00 AUD
    $592.00 AUD
  • Hand carved bone fish skeleton pendant. Hand made bone fish necklace. Fish themed jewellery. Ocean themed pendant. One only necklace provided with adjustable cord and free delivery.Hand carved bone fish skeleton pendant. Hand made bone fish necklace. Fish themed jewellery. Ocean themed pendant. One only necklace provided with adjustable cord and free delivery.
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    PISCIS
    PISCIS - hand carved with great detail and care. A pendant for lovers of the ocean and of course the fish that inhabit it. Creative, unique and beautifully hand made. From one of the world's greatest fishing regions (no bias here!), we bring you 'PISCIS' -...
    $153.00 AUD
    $153.00 AUD
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  • Hand made jade star pendant. Star shaped necklace hand made from Jade, delivered with Express Courier. We provide this pendant on an adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand made jade star pendant. Star shaped necklace hand made from Jade, delivered with Express Courier. We provide this pendant on an adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    POLARIS
    Polaris - guiding star A beautiful, contemporary necklace hand carved from a lovely piece of Aceh nephrite jade. The stone is a soft green which complements the gently curved shape of the star. The finish is a silky polish that is lovely to handle...
    $191.00 AUD
    $239.00 AUD
    $191.00 AUD
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  • This photo shows a beautiful flower jade bamboo hook suspended from a hand plaited brown cord. The bamboo hook was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a master jade carver from New Zealand.This photo shows a beautiful flower jade bamboo hook suspended from a hand plaited brown cord. The bamboo hook was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a master jade carver from New Zealand.
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    BAMBOO HOOK
    BAMBOO HOOK - carved by Jen Hung. BAMBOO HOOK is hand carved from what can only be described as a beautiful piece of New Zealand Flower Jade. The colours in this jade are wonderful - green and orange hues collide perfectly. Another classic piece from Jen Hung - clear...
    $395.00 AUD
    $395.00 AUD
  • A lovely disc design with cupping on one side and the lightly convex form on the other - a little feature that captures the light and gives the piece a sense of movement and form. Hand made from New Zealand Jade by Ric Moor. Delivered with an adjustable black cord.A lovely disc design with cupping on one side and the lightly convex form on the other - a little feature that captures the light and gives the piece a sense of movement and form. Hand made from New Zealand Jade by Ric Moor. Delivered with an adjustable black cord.
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    BEACON
    A unique pendant from Ric Moor - made from lovely New Zealand jade. BEACON has a wonderful semi-translucent top half when held to the light. Add a beautiful piece of Art to Wear to your daily style... BEACON can be worn either side facing...
    $334.00 AUD
    $432.00 AUD
    $334.00 AUD
  • This pendant is a gorgeous and intricately carved mermaid and merman pendant. Carved by renowned bone carver Yuri Terenyi for us, this is a little masterpiece. The craftsmanship displayed in this piece is extraordinary - a collectors item, or a piece to wear and love.This pendant is a gorgeous and intricately carved mermaid and merman pendant. Carved by renowned bone carver Yuri Terenyi for us, this is a little masterpiece. The craftsmanship displayed in this piece is extraordinary - a collectors item, or a piece to wear and love.
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    MOANA'S PARADISE
    MOANA'S PARADISE - with her head held high and a song sung true. It is MOANA'S PARADISE that calls to you. Hand carved in bone by Yuri Terenyi, this is an outstanding little work of art. Detailed and wonderfully expressive - a siren of the sea...
    $741.00 AUD
    $741.00 AUD
  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable oat cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable oat cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    FERN
    FERN - a medium sized koru pendant, carved from a beautiful New Zealand pounamu. FERN is a pendant carved from the land of New Zealand - wear it and feel that connection with solid ground. This particular piece has been carved from a marvellous...
    $394.00 AUD
    $492.00 AUD
    $394.00 AUD
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  • This photo shows a beautiful New Zealand flower jade toki suspended from a hand plaited adjustable cord. The binding around the top of the toki is a creme and brown colour. The cord is length adjustable which allows the pendant to be positioned where it suits you best. The toki was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a wonderful jade carver from New Zealand.This photo shows a beautiful New Zealand flower jade toki suspended from a hand plaited adjustable cord. The binding around the top of the toki is a creme and brown colour. The cord is length adjustable which allows the pendant to be positioned where it suits you best. The toki was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a wonderful jade carver from New Zealand.
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    MANIOTOTO
    MANIOTOTO is a wonderful toki hand carved from a lovely, varied piece of New Zealand Flower Jade. Lots of colour and character reflecting the ground it formed in. MANIOTOTO is unique in its colours, and in the binding and finish. MANIOTOTO - named after an...
    $515.00 AUD
    $515.00 AUD
  • This piece is a medium sized, oval round, disc pendant. It was carved for us by Ric Moor from a lovely deep green and orange piece of New Zealand flower jade. It is suspended on an black coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.This piece is a medium sized, oval round, disc pendant. It was carved for us by Ric Moor from a lovely deep green and orange piece of New Zealand flower jade. It is suspended on an black coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.
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    MEADOW
    MEADOW A beautiful carved disc pendant with gorgeous colour variation and structure - hand made in New Zealand Marsden jade. MEADOW is a true treasure, crafted to celebrate the profound significance and natural allure of New Zealand jade. The design highlights a stunning cross-section...
    $295.00 AUD
    $369.00 AUD
    $295.00 AUD

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