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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  • Hand made woolly mammoth tusk moon face necklace. Made by NZ Pacific and sale online only.Hand made woolly mammoth tusk moon face necklace. Made by NZ Pacific and sale online only.
    NZ Pacific
    QUIET MOMENT
    QUIET MOMENT Hand carved moon face necklace made from Woolly Mammoth tusk. Carved from a very special piece of ancient tusk handcrafted into an attractive and unique necklace. These are beautiful, delicate pendants in the gorgeous pale, golden hues that are unique to mammoth...
    CHF 95.00
    CHF 95.00
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  • 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...
    CHF 349.00
    CHF 349.00
  • Woolly mammoth tusk manta ray pendant. Hand carved Mammoth Tusk manta ray pendant. Provided with adjustable cord.Woolly mammoth tusk manta ray pendant. Hand carved Mammoth Tusk manta ray pendant. Provided with adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    WHAI
    WHAI - Hand Carved Manta Ray Pendant in ancient Woolly Mammoth Tusk This is a lovely pendant that beautifully reflects these marvellous ocean flyers. Anyone who has dived with these gentle and graceful underwater creatures will appreciate this pendant. Carved from beautiful golden mammoth tusk with lots...
    CHF 121.00
    CHF 121.00
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  • Hand made New Zealand Jade moon face necklace with Sterling Silver. Made by NZ Pacific and sale online only. Delivered with sterling silver chain and packaged in a woven kete pouch.woman wearing moonface pendant in jade and silver
    NZ Pacific
    MOONLIGHT
    MOONLIGHT - Hand carved moon face necklace made from New Zealand Inanga Jade and Sterling Silver. A very special piece handcrafted into an attractive and unique necklace. This piece radiates serenity! The underlying premise of this design is harmony, intuition, and feminine energy, with...
    CHF 242.00
    CHF 242.00
  • Black jade Italian Horn pendant. Handmade jade jewellery made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Black Jade Goat Horn pendant worn for protection over evil eye, bad luck and promotes fertility. Ancient symbolic necklace hand made in Australian Black Jade.Black jade Italian Horn pendant. Handmade jade jewellery made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Black Jade Goat Horn pendant worn for protection over evil eye, bad luck and promotes fertility. Ancient symbolic necklace hand made in Australian Black Jade.
    NZ Pacific
    CORNICELLO
    CORNICELLO “Tuosto, stuorto e cu a’ punta” - tough and twisted at the tip Originally carved by artisans in Naples Italy, this horn-shaped pendant was, and still is by many, believed to offer protection from the evil eye, to ward off bad luck. It...
    CHF 124.00
    CHF 124.00
  • A photo of a New Zealand Jade bangle. This is a one off, statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand by Jeromy. 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 bangle. This is a one off, statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand by Jeromy. Unique Art to Wear. Gifts for all lovers of hand made Art to Wear. One only collectors pendant. Delivery is free worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    A LOVER'S EMBRACELET
    A LOVER'S EMBRACELET - New Zealand Jade Bangle Artist: JEROMY VAN RIEL An outstanding bangle carved from New Zealand pounamu - carved with thoughtful symbolism influenced by the artist's close connection to māori tradition when growing up. Here is a description of this piece...
    CHF 3,363.00
    CHF 3,779.00
    CHF 3,363.00
  • Hand carved jade ginkgo open ring with sterling silver.Hand carved jade ginkgo open ring with sterling silver.
    NZ Pacific
    ICHŌ NO YUBIWA
    ICHŌ NO YUBIWA - Hand made Ginkgo ring in Silver and Jade Wear the enduring symbol of the ginkgo. This adjustable silver ring features an iconic leaf design, centered by a unique pounamu stone for a touch of grounded elegance. This gorgeous ring is...
    CHF 316.00
    CHF 316.00
  • This is a hand carved Sterling Silver Kawakawa leaf 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 Sterling Silver Kawakawa leaf pendant with New Zealand Jade insert. This is a medium sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.
    NZ Pacific
    KAWAKAWA SOUL
    KAWAKAWA SOUL - Silver and Jade Kawakawa leaf pendant Bursting with natural beauty and Kiwi charm, this sterling silver and jade kawakawa leaf pendant captures the essence of one of New Zealand’s native bush shrubs. This delicate kawakawa leaf, is elegantly crafted in oxidised...
    CHF 340.00
    CHF 340.00
  • Hand carved turtle hatchling pendant. The egg is carved from green British Columbian jade and the turtle from bone. Designed and carved by NZ Pacific and for sale online.Hatchling turtle jade and bone pendant
    NZ Pacific
    HATCHLING
    HATCHLING - Magnificent Art to Wear! A Gorgeous Turtle Hatchling Pendant, Hand Carved in British Columbian Jade and Bone A pendant for lovers of all things unique, beautifully handcrafted and unexpected.This little turtle hatchling is hand carved from green nephrite jade and bone. It's...
    CHF 242.00
    CHF 242.00
  • Hand Carved Deer Antler Owl PendantHand Carved Deer Antler Owl Pendant
    NZ Pacific
    YOU'RE A HOOT
    YOU'RE A HOOT - Hand Carved Deer Antler Owl Pendant YOU'RE A HOOT - here's our tribute to the RURU - hand carved in deer antler. In New Zealand we have a native owl - the Ruru. The Ruru is a night owl in the...
    CHF 162.00
    CHF 162.00
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  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade bangle with matte finish, by Ric Moor. This is a spectacular one off, bracelet hand made in New Zealand from gorgeous Jade. Unique art to wear, delivered in a woven kete pouch. Real New Zealand Jade. Outstanding craftsmanship by New Zealand Master Carver Ric Moor.Hand carved New Zealand Jade bangle with matte finish, by Ric Moor. This is a spectacular one off, bracelet hand made in New Zealand from gorgeous Jade. Unique art to wear, delivered in a woven kete pouch. Real New Zealand Jade. Outstanding craftsmanship by New Zealand Master Carver Ric Moor.
    NZ Pacific
    BOUGIE
    ...add a little BOUGIE to your wrist... Carved from New Zealand Marsden Jade, this bangle is an outstanding piece of jewellery - solid stone, polished to a sleek matte, it is both mysterious and exquisite.  This bracelet has been carved from a beautiful, and visually...
    CHF 1,566.00
    CHF 1,566.00
  • Hand carved mammoth tusk pendant. Hand made by NZ Pacific for sale online. Delivered with a sterling silver chain and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved mammoth tusk pendant. Hand made by NZ Pacific for sale online. Delivered with a sterling silver chain and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    SHINE BRIGHT NECKLACE
    SHINE BRIGHT NECKLACE Hand carved Woolly Mammoth tusk diamond pendant, with sterling silver surround. We have two options available; a light and a dark piece. Please use the drop-down menu to make your selection. The video shows the 'dark' piece. The Mammoth Tusk used...
    CHF 82.00
    CHF 82.00
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  • A beautiful hand made, bronze tiki pendant.Man wearing bronze tiki pendant
    NZ Pacific
    POAKA TIKI
    POAKA TIKI - visually powerful Bronze Tiki pendant IN THE ARTISTS WORDS... This is fully 3D Hei Tiki Boar (poaka) w/ Pounamu eyes. Carved with tusks to match the hunter and an open hand to symbolise the holding of a Tewhatewha (a fighting staff)....
    CHF 656.00
    CHF 656.00
  • Hand carved Red Jasper Stone contemporary heart pendant. Carved by NZ Pacific in Jasper Stone. This is a heart drop pendant made from natural materials.Hand carved Red Jasper Stone contemporary heart pendant. Carved by NZ Pacific in Jasper Stone. This is a heart drop pendant made from natural materials.
    NZ Pacific
    JASPER HEART
    JASPER HEART - Contemporary Jasper Stone heart Pendant A beautiful heart pendant hand carved in a fabulous piece of Red Jasper Stone. Take a moment to watch the brief video we have made of this piece slowly revolving is the best way to appreciate...
    CHF 145.00
    CHF 145.00
  • woman wearing silver fern pendanrThis is a hand carved Sterling Silver Fern leaf pendant with Siberian Jade insert. This is a medium sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.
    NZ Pacific
    SILVER FERN
    SILVER FERN - Silver and Siberian Jade Fern leaf pendant Bursting with natural beauty and Kiwi charm, this sterling silver and Siberian jade fern leaf pendant captures the essence of one of New Zealand’s national symbols.  Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this pendant...
    CHF 360.00
    CHF 360.00
  • A gorgeous black jade toki pendant, carved with New Zealand's silver fern in relief. This is a pendant we designed for the Rugby World Cup. It is the fern that our national team the All Blacks wear on their jerseys, and the black is the colour of their team uniform. A fantastic and visually striking pendant, designed and carved by NZ Pacific.A gorgeous black jade toki pendant, carved with New Zealand's silver fern in relief. This is a pendant we designed for the Rugby World Cup. It is the fern that our national team the All Blacks wear on their jerseys, and the black is the colour of their team uniform. A fantastic and visually striking pendant, designed and carved by NZ Pacific.
    NZ Pacific
    THE BLACK FERN
    We source the finest black jade from Australia and use it to carve a range of custom pieces. This beautifully bound Toki is carved from this jade. It is a spectacular, deep black with a fern carved in relief into the heart of this epic design... introducing...
    CHF 151.00
    CHF 151.00
    CHF 151.00
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  • This picture shows a Labradorite stone toki pendant that we have hand carved.Woman wearing labradorite toki pendant
    NZ Pacific
    AZURE TOKI
    AZURE TOKI - A super cool, contemporary, toki pendant. This one is full of surprises! Carved from a select piece of Labradorite, this toki pendant is a piece of captured magic. Its sleek, contemporary form belies a hidden, dynamic world within. Presenting a serene,...
    CHF 127.00
    CHF 158.00
    CHF 127.00
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  • A gorgeous hand carved black jade reef knot pendant with sterling silver. Hand made in Black Jade with Sterling Silver and provided with adjustable cord.A gorgeous hand carved black jade reef knot pendant with sterling silver. Hand made in Black Jade with Sterling Silver and provided with adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    HERACLES KNOT
    HERACLES KNOT The reef knot’s legacy: a symbol of unity and balance, used historically to secure sails, bind cargo and, ceremonially, in rituals of partnership. Wearing it signifies respect for tradition and the quiet power of connection. For those who find beauty in purpose,...
    CHF 217.00
    CHF 217.00
  • 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......
    CHF 403.00
    CHF 403.00
  • A striking hand carved dagger pendant. These are carved with a Red Jasper Stone head and a hardwood handle. It is provided with a Sterling Silver chain. We ship these worldwide with express courier.A striking hand carved knife pendant. These are carved with a Red Jasper Stone head and a hardwood handle. The cords are hand plaited in our waxed polyester which is robust, strong and durable. We ship these worldwide with express courier.
    NZ Pacific
    PLUM DAGGER
    PLUM DAGGER - Jasper with Hardwood and Sterling Silver Dagger Pendants We are really delighted with this design! Fashioned with a dirk, or dagger, in mind, these are beautiful pieces that can be worn as a pendant or displayed on your desk and used...
    From CHF 265.00
    From CHF 265.00
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  • Black jade goddess pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Black Jade jewellery for sale online. Midnight Goddess is provided on a black adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Black jade goddess pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Black Jade jewellery for sale online. Midnight Goddess is provided on a black adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    MIDNIGHT GODDESS
    MIDNIGHT GODDESS - the Venus of Willendorf figurine, hand carved in Black Jade. This is a gorgeous piece to hold, rounded and weighty. The original Venus of Willendorf was discovered in Austria and is believed to have been carved around 30,000 BCE. Although there is...
    CHF 179.00
    CHF 224.00
    CHF 179.00
  • This pendant is a hand carved boat paddle. We have carved this with a Black jade blade or a green jade blade with sterling silver handle. Provided with an adjustable cord.Paddle pendant
    NZ Pacific
    RIVERBLADE
    RIVERBLADE Handcrafted Jade Paddle Pendant  - A Wilderness Lover’s Treasure Celebrate your passion for paddling with this cool handmade pendant, inspired by the spirit of adventure. Each piece features a finely detailed paddle blade crafted from lustrous green or black jade, symbolising strength and a...
    CHF 173.00
    CHF 173.00
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  • This picture shows a large sized Snowflake Obsidian stone skull pendant that we have hand carved. It is polished to a soft shine and is a very striking piece. Provided with an adjustable red cord.This picture shows a large sized Snowflake Obsidian stone skull pendant that we have hand carved. It is polished to a soft shine and is a very striking piece. Provided with an adjustable red cord.
    NZ Pacific
    SHADOW
    SHADOW - A very cool skull pendant! Hand carved from Snowflake Obsidian, an uncommon stone believed by some to have healing properties. The skull is an ancient symbol that has long been adopted to evoke a host of strong emotional responses - ranging from...
    CHF 205.00
    CHF 205.00
  • Sterling Silver drop pendant with Black Jade centre and Gold Plated interior. Provided with a sterling silver chain.Sterling Silver drop pendant with Black Jade centre and Gold Plated interior. Provided with a sterling silver chain.
    NZ Pacific
    LA PROCRÉATION
    LA PROCRÉATION - a gorgeous and unique pendant. We've used Sterling Silver with a subtle gold-plated interior, and a lovely deep black piece of jade for the centre piece. We made this to symbolise fertility, procreation, new life and the future. LA PROCRÉATION... a quirky,...
    CHF 214.00
    CHF 214.00
  • 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
    STURGEON MOON
    STURGEON MOON - pounamu disc pendant - hand made art to wear! A magnificent disc pendant, hand crafted by Madelyne Gourdin. What's not to love about this piece - gorgeous and rare New Zealand Jade from the Nelson region, thoughtfully and beautifully carved and...
    CHF 205.00
    CHF 272.00
    CHF 205.00
  • Hand carved black jade star pendant. Hand made black jade star pendant with adjustable cord.Hand carved black jade star pendant. Hand made black jade star pendant with adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    LUMINARY
    LUMINARY - Black jade star pendant A beautiful, contemporary necklace hand carved from deep black jade. This is a lovely little pendant that will appeal if you're after something a little different. We have carved this from Black Jade - a deep black colour...
    CHF 145.00
    CHF 145.00
  • These are stunning large sized drop flower jade earrings carved in New Zealand by Josey Coyle. It is carved from a beautiful green piece of New Zealand Flower Jade and with Sterling Silver hooks and findings.These are stunning large sized drop flower jade earrings carved in New Zealand by Josey Coyle. It is carved from a beautiful green piece of New Zealand Flower Jade and with Sterling Silver hooks and findings.
    NZ Pacific
    DES FLEURS
    DES FLEURS These long, bold drop earrings are a celebration of nature’s playful side, crafted from beautiful New Zealand flower jade. The stone’s soft orange and pale green mimic the lively hues of a sunset-kissed meadow, and their substantial size ensures they will command...
    CHF 316.00
    CHF 316.00
  • A wonderful, intricate pendant handcarved by Yuri in bone. A beautifully sensual and fascinating form that reflects the complexity and wonder of human relationships.A wonderful, intricate pendant handcarved by Yuri in bone. A beautifully sensual and fascinating form that reflects the complexity and wonder of human relationships.
    NZ Pacific
    LOVERS REALM
    LOVERS REALM - Bone carving work at its finest! A wonderful, intricate twist pendant handcarved by Yuri in bone. A beautifully sensual and fascinating form that reflects the complexity and wonder of human relationships. This is a one-off piece, beautifully hand crafted by Yuri...
    CHF 379.00
    CHF 379.00
  • This picture shows a vase pendant that we designed in black jade. It is a black vase necklace that is carved in detail. A really attractive and eye-catching piece of handmade jewellery. The cord is hand plaited braid in charcoal grey and maui blue and the length can be adjusted. Delivered to you in a woven kete pouch and shipped with Express Courier.This picture shows a vase pendant that we designed in black jade. It is a black vase necklace that is carved in detail. A really attractive and eye-catching piece of handmade jewellery. The cord is hand plaited braid in charcoal grey and maui blue and the length can be adjusted. Delivered to you in a woven kete pouch and shipped with Express Courier.
    NZ Pacific
    OINOCHOE
    OINOCHOE - a wonderful vase pendant, traditionally used to pour wine! Hand carved in Australian Black Jade, this is a little beauty - a little quirky and a lot of fun! The carving is exquisite, with lovely attention to detail. We've hand plaited a...
    CHF 232.00
    CHF 232.00
  • This is a wonderful New Zealand Jade and bone drop pendant with bird carving.This is a wonderful New Zealand Jade and bone drop pendant with bird carving.
    NZ Pacific
    MANAWA ORA
    MANAWA ORA - a magnificent, work of art to wear! Hand carved by Andrew Doughty. A description of this piece in the artists words... This taonga has been named Manawa ora which means Hope. I like that it also hasthe double meaning of 'breath...
    CHF 875.00
    CHF 875.00

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