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 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...
    CHF 197.00
    CHF 256.00
    CHF 197.00
  • 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...
    CHF 438.00
    CHF 438.00
  • 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...
    CHF 233.00
    CHF 291.00
    CHF 233.00
  • 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...
    CHF 304.00
    CHF 304.00
  • 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...
    CHF 175.00
    CHF 218.00
    CHF 175.00
  • This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable black coloured cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable black coloured cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    DIG DEEP
    DIG DEEP - a contemporary Koru pendant. Beautiful, delicately carved and graceful! DIG DEEP is a pendant carved from the pounamu of New Zealand. A rare and beautiful local jade with exceptional colour - this is clearly reflected in this piece of stone! Wear it...
    CHF 171.00
    CHF 265.00
    CHF 171.00
  • A hand carved masterpiece. A beautiful contemporary pendant carved from bone by Yuri Terenyi for NZ Pacific. This is a true piece of wearable art which is collectible. A one-off masterpiece and quite unique. Provided with an adjustable pale honey cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.A hand carved masterpiece. A beautiful contemporary pendant carved from bone by Yuri Terenyi for NZ Pacific. This is a true piece of wearable art which is collectible. A one-off masterpiece and quite unique. Provided with an adjustable pale honey cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    GARLAND
    GARLAND Wear it or gift it, GARLAND is a wonderful work of Art to Wear! We can't speak highly enough about the craftsmanship required to carve a piece like this. It falls beautifully, and looks deceptively simple. In reality it is very complex -...
    CHF 192.00
    CHF 192.00
  • Hand carved large New Zealand Argillite Stone Matau, hook carving displayed in a New Zealand Pākohe stand sculpture. Hand carved here in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. This is a 'one only' sculpture, a beautiful display piece.Hand carved large New Zealand Argillite Stone Matau, hook carving displayed in a New Zealand Pākohe stand sculpture. Hand carved here in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. This is a 'one only' sculpture, a beautiful display piece.
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    KINGFISHER
    KINGFISHER A spectacular sculptural Matau, carved by Kerry Thompson. This is an outstanding artwork carved in New Zealand Argillite. A matau sculpture presented on a stand made from a chip of Argillite. KINGFISHER - ONE ONLY - Please view the video of Kerry Thompson...
    CHF 2,159.00
    CHF 2,159.00
  • This piece is a fine, delicate eternity shaped pendant. It was carved from a lovely green piece of British Columbian jade. It is suspended on an plum coloured cord that is length adjustable.This piece is a fine, delicate eternity shaped pendant. It was carved from a lovely green piece of British Columbian jade. It is suspended on an green coloured cord that is length adjustable.
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    ETERNITY
    ETERNITY – hand-carved from premium British Columbian jade, this pendant showcases the stone’s distinctive semi-translucent green depth, and is polished to an impeccable high-gloss finish. The timeless infinity motif is rendered with precision, embodying both symbolic meaning and refined craftsmanship. Its compact, deliberate proportions...
    CHF 178.00
    CHF 178.00
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  • These are handmade skull pendants carved from deer antler with Synthetic Ruby Red Corundum. A fantastic piece if you like skulls and would like a medium sized piece. The cord is adjustable so you can wear this where it suits you best. We ship these free worldwide.These are handmade skull pendants carved from deer antler with Synthetic Ruby Red Corundum. A fantastic piece if you like skulls and would like a medium sized piece. The cord is adjustable so you can wear this where it suits you best. We ship these free worldwide.
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    LASER-EYED LARRY
    LASER-EYED LARRY - he’s not angry, just amused… and slightly radioactive! LASER-EYED LARRY - your new favourite (and slightly judgmental) undead accessory. Hand-carved from ethically sourced deer antler, this skull pendant stares into your soul with its piercing ruby red eyes, glowing like a demonic...
    CHF 121.00
    CHF 121.00
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  • This picture shows a stylised couple in a close embrace sharing a kiss. The pendant is hand carved from a bright faultless piece of British Columbian jade. The cord is a 3-ply plaited green which is adjustable.This picture shows a stylised couple in a close embrace sharing a kiss. The pendant is hand carved from a bright faultless piece of British Columbian jade. The cord is a 3-ply plaited green which is adjustable.
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    PASSIONATE EMBRACE
    PASSIONATE EMBRACE - Hand Carved British Columbian Jade Pendant Treat yourself to a PASSIONATE EMBRACE, an emblem of passionate, true love. This beautiful, hand-carved pendant is perfect for showing your passion and commitment. We have carved this from a silky smooth and faultless piece of British...
    CHF 162.00
    CHF 162.00
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade 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 Jade 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.
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    SUNSET OVER THE ALPS
    SUNSET OVER THE ALPS A beautiful piece of New Zealand Kokopu jade and a ton of creativity from Jen Hung - the result is this beautiful, contemporary toki/drop pendant. Like all of Jen's work, this is a wonderfully creative piece of jewellery. The perfect...
    CHF 241.00
    CHF 241.00
  • Hand carved black jade crucifix pendant. The cross has been carved from Australian black jade and the Christ from Woolly Mammoth Tusk. This is a beautiful crucifix that has been handmade by NZ Pacific. For sale online and shipping is free.Hand carved black jade crucifix pendant. The cross has been carved from Australian black jade and the Christ from Woolly Mammoth Tusk. This is a beautiful crucifix that has been handmade by NZ Pacific. For sale online and shipping is free.
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    REDEEMER
    REDEEMER A simple Black Jade crucifix pendant with an intricate, hand carved Christ made from Woolly Mammoth Tusk. These are intricately carved and quite beautiful - the pictures and video show the quality of the workmanship clearly. We have carved these from Black Jade - a...
    CHF 233.00
    CHF 233.00
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  • A hand carved curved contemporary drop pendant. This is a piece of genuine jade jewellery, hand carved by Raegan Bregmen. He has used rare New Zealand jade and has utilised his experience and carving skill to highlight the natural beauty of the stone. Delivered worldwide, postage is included in the price.A hand carved curved contemporary drop pendant. This is a piece of genuine jade jewellery, hand carved by Raegan Bregmen. He has used rare New Zealand jade and has utilised his experience and carving skill to highlight the natural beauty of the stone. Delivered worldwide, postage is included in the price.
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    ARAHURA ROIMATA
    ARAHURA ROIMATA This is a beautiful gentle design combining a tactile contemporary drop shape with flowing curves. Raegan has carved ARAHURA ROIMATA from a beautiful soft green piece of inanga jade with some darker, mauve coloured inclusions. This colour combination is quite rare producing what is locally called kokopu...
    CHF 171.00
    CHF 171.00
  • 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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    NATURE
    A unique pendant from Ric Moor - made from lovely New Zealand jade. NATURE has a wonderful semi-translucent centre when held to the light. Add a beautiful piece of Art to Wear to your daily style... NATURE can be worn either side facing front....
    CHF 270.00
    CHF 270.00
  • A hand carved masterpiece. A beautiful, large, contemporary pendant carved from bone by Yuri Terenyi for NZ Pacific. This is a true piece of wearable art which is collectible. A one-off pendant representing a mother and child. Provided with an adjustable chocolate brown cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.A hand carved masterpiece. A beautiful, large, contemporary pendant carved from bone by Yuri Terenyi for NZ Pacific. This is a true piece of wearable art which is collectible. A one-off pendant representing a mother and child. Provided with an adjustable chocolate brown cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    MADRE E BAMBINO
    MADRE E BAMBINO - Mother and Child A beautiful representation of a mother and child. A large and striking pendant, hand carved in bone by Yuri Terenyi. We provide MADRE E BAMBINO with an adjustable Chocolate Brown coloured Cord and Harvest Gold Floret. MADRE E BAMBINO is...
    CHF 242.00
    CHF 242.00
  • This picture shows a flower jade birds head. The bird is an extinct kokako - a saddleback that used to line in New Zealand's South Island. The cord is plaited and length adjustable. It is in two colours - khaki and burnt gold. We ship this worldwide.This picture shows a flower jade birds head. The bird is an extinct kokako - a saddleback that used to line in New Zealand's South Island. The cord is plaited and length adjustable. It is in two colours - khaki and burnt gold. We ship this worldwide.
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    KOKAKO
    KOKAKO - Hand carved in New Zealand Flower Jade. The inspiration for this piece is the South Island Saddleback - the KOKAKO The KOKAKO is now thought to be extinct - so we've brought it back and in the loveliest jade imaginable for this piece! These...
    CHF 304.00
    CHF 379.00
    CHF 304.00
  • 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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    PISCARY
    PISCARY - A very cool contemporary koru pendant, carved from a beautiful dark green New Zealand Pounamu with a minty green base. PISCARY is a pendant carved from the land of New Zealand - wear it and feel that connection with solid ground. If you...
    CHF 233.00
    CHF 291.00
    CHF 233.00
  • This piece is a disc pendant, hand carved for us by Ric Moor from a lovely milky green piece of New Zealand jade. It is suspended on a olive coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.This piece is a disc pendant, hand carved for us by Ric Moor from a lovely milky green piece of New Zealand jade. It is suspended on a olive coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.
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    GREEN IRIS
    GREEN IRIS  - a disc pendant, hand carved from New Zealand Jade. This piece can be worn either side facing front. It is a visually very strong piece of jewellery because the jade is such a striking mix of colours. We are very fortunate...
    CHF 291.00
    CHF 291.00
  • A photo of a New Zealand Jade Traditional Maori Heru, comb. 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.A photo of a New Zealand Jade Traditional Maori Heru, comb. 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.
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    HE WAKA
    HE WAKA - a Celebration of Unity Artist: JEROMY VAN RIEL Here is a description of this piece from the artist... Inscription reads- Salutations in the spirit of our illustrious ancestors who navigated the tumultuous oceans to this bountiful and utopic land of ours,...
    CHF 3,687.00
    CHF 3,687.00
  • A hand carved large bone double fern leaf necklace. A beautiful large double fern leaf pendant carved from bone for NZ Pacific. This is a true piece of wearable art and is provided with an adjustable black cord.A hand carved large bone double fern leaf necklace. A beautiful large double fern leaf pendant carved from bone for NZ Pacific. This is a true piece of wearable art and is provided with an adjustable cord.
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    STRONGER TOGETHER
    STRONGER TOGETHER Large double fern leaf pendants, hand carved in Bone. In Japanese culture ferns represent family. The leaves are STRONGER TOGETHER and they protect one another. We have a range of adjustable cords to choose - please use the drop-down menu to make...
    CHF 76.00
    CHF 76.00
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  • Hand carved large New Zealand Argillite Stone Wall hanging toki. Hand made wall hanging toki displayed in New Zealand Pākohe stone. Hand carved here in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. This is a 'one only' sculpture, a beautiful display piece.Hand carved large New Zealand Argillite Stone Wall hanging toki. Hand made wall hanging toki displayed in New Zealand Pākohe stone. Hand carved here in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. This is a 'one only' sculpture, a beautiful display piece.
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    WALL HANGING TOKI
    WALL HANGING TOKI A spectacular large Toki sculpture for your wall, carved by Kerry Thompson. This is a wonderful, traditional artwork carved in New Zealand Argillite - known locally as Pākohe. The detail in this piece is beautiful - kowhaiwhai designs carved into the...
    CHF 2,065.00
    CHF 2,065.00
  • Hand carved bone starfish pendant. Ocean themed pendants carved by NZ Pacific. Moana pendants for sale online. Hand made stained bone sea star by Yuri Terenyi. We provide these starfish on adjustable cords. Postage is included in the price.Hand carved bone starfish pendant. Ocean themed pendants carved by NZ Pacific. Moana pendants for sale online. Hand made stained bone sea star by Yuri Terenyi. We provide these starfish on adjustable cords. Postage is included in the price.
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    ASTEROIDEA
    ASTEROIDEA - hand carved bone starfish For lovers of starfish! We have something very special for you!! These little guys have played a big role in legend, literature and popular culture over the years, so it was time to have something special carved. We...
    CHF 192.00
    CHF 192.00
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  • Stained Bone and natural bone orca. Hand carved pendant made by NZ Pacific. Hand carved Bone orca necklace hand made by Yuri Terenyi.Stained Bone and natural bone orca. Hand carved pendant made by NZ Pacific. Hand carved Bone orca necklace hand made by Yuri Terenyi.
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    FRIENDLY ORCA
    FRIENDLY ORCA We've had Yuri carve some beautiful Orca pendants for us. Yuri has used an ancient Islamic staining technique to give these wonderful mammals their definition. Yuri makes the dye to his own recipe for the very interesting stain. An apex predator with no natural...
    CHF 115.00
    CHF 115.00
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  • This piece is a medium sized oval round, cupped disc pendant. It was carved for us by Ric Moor from a lovely dark and varied green piece of New Zealand jade. It is suspended on a brown coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.This piece is a medium sized oval round, cupped disc pendant. It was carved for us by Ric Moor from a lovely dark and varied green piece of New Zealand jade. It is suspended on a brown coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.
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    COMFORT ME
    COMFORT ME A stunning, medium sized, cupped disc pendant - carved from lovely New Zealand jade. COMFORT ME - a beautiful jade pendant to wear and enjoy. This piece can be worn either side facing front. A great pendant to gift to someone who treasures...
    CHF 238.00
    CHF 238.00
  • 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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    SOUL KISS
    For mermaid lovers! A beautiful piece of carved art - SOUL KISS - handmade in bone. This is a beauty - we've named it SOUL KISS - take a look at this embrace, from top to toe these two share a soul - a power to...
    CHF 480.00
    CHF 480.00
  • A photo of a New Zealand Luminal diopside (Nelson field), whalebone, spectrolite, 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 Luminal diopside (Nelson field), whalebone, spectrolite, 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 SUITS
    SPIRITS IN SPACE SUITS MATERIALS - Luminal diopside (from Nelson field in New Zealand), whalebone, spectrolite, ruby and sapphire. Artist: JEROMY VAN RIEL Here is a description of this piece from the artist... Perhaps my favourite piece. This stone’s colour won’t stay still. Natural...
    CHF 3,017.00
    CHF 3,017.00
  • This picture shows a hand carved jade half-shield with Koru pendant. It is a semi-translucent green colour. This is a wonderful piece of jewellery. The cord is hand plaited and adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best. This piece was carved for us by Ric Moor. Delivery is free worldwide.This picture shows a hand carved jade half-shield with Koru pendant. It is a semi-translucent green colour. This is a wonderful piece of jewellery. The cord is hand plaited and adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best. This piece was carved for us by Ric Moor. Delivery is free worldwide.
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    SHINE ON ME
    SHINE ON ME A gorgeous half-shield shaped pendant, made from a piece of New Zealand Pounamu. Hand carved by Ric Moor. SHINE ON ME - we love the jade, the carving and the exquisite craftsmanship! The stone used for this piece is a lovely,...
    CHF 310.00
    CHF 310.00
  • Green jade contemporary shield drop pendant hand carved for you by NZ Pacific. Hand carved jewellery made from jade and for sale online. One only pendant with adjustable green cord.Green jade contemporary shield drop pendant hand carved for you by NZ Pacific. Hand carved jewellery made from jade and for sale online. One only pendant with adjustable green cord.
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    SVALINN
    SVALINN Hand carved contemporary shield pendant made from a lovely varied green nephrite jade and bound with a Manuka Green cord. It is polished to a low sheen and has a wonderful feel in the hand. The perfect piece if you like nordic designs...
    CHF 145.00
    CHF 145.00
  • Hand carved large New Zealand Jade and Argillite Matau, hook carving displayed in a New Zealand Inanga Pounamu stand sculpture. Hand carved here in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. This is a 'one only' sculpture, a beautiful display piece.Hand carved large New Zealand Jade and Argillite Matau, hook carving displayed in a New Zealand Inanga Pounamu stand sculpture. Hand carved here in New Zealand by Kerry Thompson. This is a 'one only' sculpture, a beautiful display piece.
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    KA TOHE AU
    KA TOHE AU - I will Persevere A spectacular sculptural Matau, carved by Kerry Thompson. This is an outstanding artwork carved in New Zealand pounamu and argillite. The matau sculpture is presented on a stand made from a beautiful inanga pounamu - a rare...
    CHF 3,778.00
    CHF 3,778.00

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