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 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 168.00
    CHF 261.00
    CHF 168.00
  • Man wearing bone pendantA 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 190.00
    CHF 190.00
  • 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 2,127.00
    CHF 2,127.00
  • Woman wearing jade eternity pendantEternity symbol pendant in jade
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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 140.00
    CHF 175.00
    CHF 140.00
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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 119.00
    CHF 119.00
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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 128.00
    CHF 160.00
    CHF 128.00
  • 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 237.00
    CHF 237.00
  • 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 229.00
    CHF 229.00
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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 168.00
    CHF 168.00
  • 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 213.00
    CHF 266.00
    CHF 213.00
  • 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 239.00
    CHF 239.00
  • 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 299.00
    CHF 374.00
    CHF 299.00
  • 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 229.00
    CHF 287.00
    CHF 229.00
  • 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 3,632.00
    CHF 3,632.00
  • 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 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 75.00
    CHF 75.00
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    Out Of Stock
  • 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 2,034.00
    CHF 2,034.00
  • 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 190.00
    CHF 190.00
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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 113.00
    CHF 113.00
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  • 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 473.00
    CHF 473.00
  • 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 245.00
    CHF 306.00
    CHF 245.00
  • 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 143.00
    CHF 143.00
  • 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 2,978.00
    CHF 3,722.00
    CHF 2,978.00
  • This photo shows a large flower jade drop shaped pendant. It a a lovely green and orange jade. The cord is a four plait beige and is adjustable in length. One only large, contemporary drop necklace from Jade, by Ric Moor.This photo shows a large flower jade drop shaped pendant. It a a lovely green and orange jade. The cord is a four plait beige and is adjustable in length. One only large, contemporary drop necklace from Jade, by Ric Moor.
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    VITALITY
    VITALITY A New Zealand flower jade drop - wear it for its beauty and for its calming impact on you body and soul. A beautifully carved Roimata pendant made from a gorgeous New Zealand Flower Jade. You will see from the photos VITALITY has beautiful soft...
    CHF 191.00
    CHF 239.00
    CHF 191.00
  • Hand carved pounamu drop pendant. Flower Jade necklace hand made in New Zealand. A contemporary drop pendant carved from rare New Zealand flower jade. NZ Pacific jade jewellery for sale online.Hand carved pounamu drop pendant. Flower Jade necklace hand made in New Zealand. A contemporary drop pendant carved from rare New Zealand flower jade. NZ Pacific jade jewellery for sale online.
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    HAU'OLI
    Our exquisite jade drop pendant, HAU'OLI, was masterfully crafted by the legendary Ric Moor – cheers Ric, this one is a beauty! This pendant has been carved to showcase and highlight a beautiful piece of flower jade. The stone is a gorgeous strong colour -...
    CHF 153.00
    CHF 191.00
    CHF 153.00
  • 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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    SERAPH
    A gorgeous half-shield shaped pendant, carved from a piece of New Zealand Pounamu. Hand carved by Ric Moor. This exquisite half-shield shaped pendant is a fine and subtle creation, carved from a single piece of New Zealand Pounamu, a stone loved for its beauty...
    CHF 241.00
    CHF 301.00
    CHF 241.00
  • A photo of a New Zealand Jade whale tail in a wave sculpture with Rata Burr stand. This is a statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand by Ana Krakosky. Unique Art to display. Gifts for all lovers of hand made sculptures.A photo of a New Zealand Jade whale tail in a wave sculpture with Rata Burr stand. This is a statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand by Ana Krakosky. Unique Art to display. Gifts for all lovers of hand made sculptures.
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    WHALE IN A WAVE
    WHALE IN A WAVE - hand crafted by Ana Krakosky. In the artists words... Whale in a Wave is formed out of my very best Marsden jade and mounted on a rata burr. The form of the waves takes inspiration from The Great Wave off...
    CHF 3,722.00
    CHF 3,722.00
  • A hand carved large New Zealand Jade Haast Eagle knife display art. A large sized hand made Jade Haast eagle knife by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to display.A hand carved large New Zealand Jade Haast Eagle knife display art. A large sized hand made Jade Haast eagle knife by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to display.
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    SHARP VISION
    SHARP VISION is a stylised Haast Eagle knife. Hand carved from beautiful and rare jade. The blade is a beautiful New Zealand Blue Jade from Nelson, this is a rare stone that we see very little of. The handle is carved from a wonderfully translucent Siberian...
    CHF 4,522.00
    CHF 4,522.00
  • This photo shows a beautiful large sized flower jade drop. It is hand carved from a piece of New Zealand pounamu, with fascinating orange and green inclusions throughout the stone. We have this on a brown coloured, adjustable four plait cord. We ship this worldwide with an express courier service. Postage is free.This photo shows a beautiful large sized flower jade drop. It is hand carved from a piece of New Zealand pounamu, with fascinating orange and green inclusions throughout the stone. We have this on a brown coloured, adjustable four plait cord. We ship this worldwide with an express courier service. Postage is free.
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    OPTIMIST
    OPTIMIST - a beautiful jade drop. It reminds us of the enduring optimism that is invariably along for the ride when you hit the road! This pendant will make a great travel companion and a reminder (in stone) to never lose the optimism. OPTIMIST...
    CHF 213.00
    CHF 213.00
  • 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 green 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 green coloured cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    HUSH
    HUSH - a contemporary Koru pendant. Beautiful, delicately carved and graceful! HUSH 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 and feel...
    CHF 175.00
    CHF 252.00
    CHF 175.00
  • This picture shows a pendant that we have carved in a combination of sterling silver and woolly mammoth. It shows a symbolic kiss, with two heads coming together and both embracing a woolly mammoth heart. The necklace is a sterling silver chain.This picture shows a pendant that we have carved in a combination of sterling silver and woolly mammoth. It shows a symbolic kiss, with two heads coming together and both embracing a woolly mammoth heart. The necklace is a sterling silver chain.
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    KISS
    KISS - Hand Made Sterling Silver with Woolly Mammoth Tusk Heart Pendant Send your loved one a KISS! No matter where they are, an unexpected gift handmade from rare material, will bridge the distance beautifully.  The silver in this piece gives it a beautiful heft...
    CHF 142.00
    CHF 142.00
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