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 picture shows a little wooden acorn pendant with sterling silver chain. The cap is sterling silver and is embossed with some decorative markings which give the silver cap some detail and character. Hand made by Ana Krakosky.acorn pendant
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    KNOTTY ISSUE
    KNOTTY ISSUE - A lovely little Acorn pendant - hand carved from New Zealand Petrified Wood with a detailed sterling silver cap and loop for a chain or cord. The acorn, a small yet mighty seed, carries the promise of a mighty oak within...
    €258,95 EUR
    €258,95 EUR
  • This pendant is handcrafted from Red Jasper Stone. It replicates a human heart. It is supplied with an adjustable oat cord.This pendant is handcrafted from Red Jasper Stone. It replicates a human heart. It is supplied with an adjustable black cord.
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    THE ENGINE ROOM
    THE ENGINE ROOM - Jasper Heart Pendants Something for all the heart surgeons, cardiac nurses or lovers of the human heart 🫀As a shout out to all of you close to the heart, we decided to add one to our collection - hand carved in...
    €247,95 EUR
    €247,95 EUR
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  • Gorgeous Paua shell and sterling silver ringHand wearing paua and silver ring
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    ROCKPOOL
    ROCKPOOL - a gorgeous Sterling Silver ring, with New Zealand cold water pāua shell insert by Michel Girardin. ROCKPOOL - a beautiful handmade pāua shell and silver ring! This is a very striking piece made from pāua shell from Stewart Island off the South...
    €194,95 EUR
    €194,95 EUR
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  • Jasper Ankh Cross PendantJasper Ankh Cross Pendant
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    JASPER ANKH CROSS
    JASPER ANKH CROSS - A beautiful Ankh cross, carved in Red Jasper. This is a wonderful stone - deep blood red with silver inclusions - unique and fascinating! This shape has its roots in ancient Egypt. It was a hieroglyphic used to symbolise 'life'...
    €142,95 EUR
    €142,95 EUR
  • 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.
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    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...
    €101,95 EUR
    €101,95 EUR
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  • Gorgeous and Unique Aroha Stone Art to WearGorgeous and Unique Aroha Stone Art to Wear
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    LILA
    LILA - hand-carved toki pendant, made from Aroha stone. This is a lovely pendant carved from an uplifting pink/purple piece of New Zealand Aroha Stone that glitters in the light. LILA is the perfect carving if you are looking for a small, unique symbol...
    €101,95 EUR
    €101,95 EUR
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  • Beautiful Paua Shell and Sterling Silver earrings.Woman wearing paua earrings
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    BLUE HORIZON
    BLUE HORIZON - handcrafted Paua Shell and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings. A bold and beautiful look for your ears! Gorgeous and visually striking Paua and Sterling Silver combine beautifully in our BLUE HORIZON earrings, handcrafted by Swiss artist Michel Girardin. At their heart lies wonderful...
    €201,95 EUR
    €201,95 EUR
  • Wonderful, Black Jade, Art to WearWonderful, Black Jade, Art to Wear
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    ARABIAN NIGHT
    ARABIAN NIGHT - Hand carved in Black Jade Like its namesake, this piece will become your storyteller - a collector of memories, a partner on adventures and a companion on your journeys. This is a quirky piece, beautifully carved, bound and ready to wear. Take...
    €166,95 EUR
    €166,95 EUR
  • This small sized couples embrace pendant is made from Australian Black Jade and Jadeite Stone. We've hand carved this piece for all the lovers out there. Free postage worldwide. Black Jade and Jadeite Stone couple hugging jewellery. Provided with an adjustable mushroom coloured cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.This small sized couples embrace pendant is made from Australian Black Jade and Jadeite Stone. We've hand carved this piece for all the lovers out there. Free postage worldwide. Black Jade and Jadeite Stone couple hugging jewellery. Provided with an adjustable mushroom coloured cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    HEART TO HEART
    HEART TO HEART Hand carved, Australian Black Jade and White Jade lovers. This is quite the marvellous little carving - the Snow Jade figurine can be lifted from the embrace and removed. This loving couple are connected through their embrace, yet still retain their...
    €253,95 EUR
    €253,95 EUR
  • Hand carved Aroha stone toki pendantHand carved Aroha stone toki pendant
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    AROHA GLITTER
    AROHA GLITTER - hand-carved toki pendant, made from Aroha stone. This is a lovely pendant carved from an uplifting pink/purple piece of New Zealand Aroha Stone that glitters in the light. AROHA GLITTER is the perfect carving if you are looking for a small...
    €87,95 EUR
    €87,95 EUR
  • 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.
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    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...
    €154,95 EUR
    €154,95 EUR
  • A Stylish New Zealand Jade and Sterling Silver RingMan wearing jade ring
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    LIGHTFALL
    LIGHTFALL - a gorgeous Sterling Silver ring, with New Zealand Pounamu insert, by Michel Girardin. LIGHTFALL is a beautiful handmade ring. The silver has been hand cast and the New Zealand Pounamu insert is wonderfully eye-catching. A little piece of New Zealand to carry with...
    €288,95 EUR
    €288,95 EUR
  • Woman wearing Paua shell and sterling silver earringsHand made paua and sterling silver stud earrings
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    SEASKY
    SEASKY - handcrafted Paua Shell and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings. A gorgeous look for your ears! Discover the beauty of Paua and Sterling Silver with our SEASKY earrings, handcrafted by Swiss artist Michel Girardin. At its heart lies wonderful Paua Shell paired with beautiful Sterling...
    €206,95 EUR
    €206,95 EUR
  • A hand carved large Black Jade drop, roimata, necklace. The cord is a black colour and is a fixed length. A large sized hand made drop necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to wear.A woman wearing black jade pendants
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    AWE AND WONDER
      AWE AND WONDER - elegance pure... No matter what happens in life, never lose your sense of AWE AND WONDER! This is a very large black jade drop pendant. Kerry has carved an outstanding piece of Wyoming Black Jade to promote its unique two-tone...
    €449,95 EUR
    €449,95 EUR
  • This pendant is a hand carved dragon boat paddle. We have carved this with a Green Nephrite jade blade and a hardwood handle. It is a necklace that was carved for suffered of breast cancer who are members of the Pink Dragons, a group or cancer fighters who take part in Dragon Boat racing events around the world.Woman and man wearing dragon boat paddle pendants
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    GREEN DRAGON
    GREEN DRAGON We designed this little paddle for a dear friend who supports pink paddling events around the world for women fighting breast cancer. It is hand made, the handle carved from hard wood and the blade from Green Jade. A lovely little pendant for lovers of...
    €85,95 EUR
    €85,95 EUR
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  • A gorgeous Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver ringPerson wearing mother of pearl and silver ring
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    NACRE
    NACRE - a gorgeous Sterling Silver ring, with Australian White Mother of Pearl insert by Michel Girardin. NACRE is a beautiful handmade ring, large and very expressive. The silver has been hand cast and the Australian Mother of Pearl insert is a rare chatoyant...
    €194,95 EUR
    €194,95 EUR
  • Woman wearing sterling silver airplane pendantSterling Silver Plane Pendants for Travel Lovers
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    ATLAS
    ATLAS - Hand Made Sterling Silver Pendants for Travel Lovers! ATLAS - World Traveler This pendant captures that singular moment of lift-off... that small miracle when tons of metal and machinery decide to trust the air and become something lighter. The aircrafts form simple...
    €154,95 EUR
    €154,95 EUR
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  • Man wearing paua and silver ringSterling silver and paua shell ring
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    TWILIGHT LAGOON
    TWILIGHT LAGOON - a gorgeous Sterling Silver ring, with New Zealand cold water pāua shell insert by Michel Girardin. TWILIGHT LAGOON is a beautiful handmade pāua shell ring! This is a very striking piece made from pāua shell from Stewart Island off the South...
    €186,95 EUR
    €186,95 EUR
  • Woman wearing black jade horse pendantThis medium sized horse pendant is made from Australian Black Jade. We've hand carved this piece for all the horse lovers out there. Free postage worldwide. Black Jade Stone horse head jewellery.
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    RUFFIAN
    RUFFIAN - Hand carved Black Jade horse pendant For all horse lovers out there! Take a look at RUFFIAN - also known as the Queen of the Fillies! A famous racehorse with a massive heart! We're big horse lovers down here at NZ Pacific -...
    €202,95 EUR
    €253,95 EUR
    €202,95 EUR
  • Woman wearing jade bangleA Gorgeous Marsden Jade Bangle
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    SUNDOWN
    SUNDOWN ...add a little luxury to your wrist with a hand made jade bangle. This is a spectacular piece carved from a single piece of New Zealand Marsden Jade. Carved from New Zealand Jade, this is an outstanding piece of arm jewellery - solid...
    €895,95 EUR
    €895,95 EUR
  • Beautiful New Zealand Jade and Sterling Silver RingPerson wearing jade and silver ring
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    FOREST GATE
    FOREST GATE - a gorgeous Sterling Silver ring, with New Zealand Pounamu insert, by Michel Girardin. FOREST GATE is a beautiful handmade pounamu and silver ring. The silver has been hand cast and its contrast with the New Zealand Pounamu is wonderfully eye-catching. A little...
    €299,95 EUR
    €299,95 EUR
  • Hand carved Black jade ballet dancer pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Black Jade jewellery for sale online. Ballerina pendant that is provided on a black adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved Black jade ballet dancer pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Black Jade jewellery for sale online. Ballerina pendant that is provided on a silver grey adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    WHIMSY EN POINTE
    WHIMSY EN POINTE - hand carved in Black Jade.  Meet our WHIMSY EN POINTE pendant - a celebration of curves, creativity, and the magic that happens when dance defies convention. Carved from lustrous black jade, this plump ballet dancer, mid-pirouette, seems to laugh at...
    €232,95 EUR
    €232,95 EUR
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  • This picture shows a medium sized hand carved jade koru pendant. It is a darker green colour which is quite translucent where the jade is thin. The cord is bound in a macrame style and is adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best.Woman wearing jade koru pendant
    NZ Pacific
    CALM IN THE EYE
    CALM IN THE EYE - A Spectacular Jade Koru Pendant.  Here is something we have never seen before - and it is magnificent. CALM IN THE EYE is a medium-sized koru pendant hand-carved by Mae Latham from superb dark green Marsden jade. The stone...
    €460,95 EUR
    €460,95 EUR
  • Woolly Mammoth Pendants, Hand Carved in Woolly Mammoth Tusk!Mammoth pendant standing on a snowy mountain with prehistoric mammoths in the background
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    MASTODON
    MASTODON - They're back .... We have made a hand carved Woolly Mammoth pendant - from genuine fossilised, woolly mammoth tusk. This is a beautiful little pendant with lots of character - a fabulous and very unique gift. The Mammoth Tusk used for this...
    €206,95 EUR
    €206,95 EUR
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  • Beautiful paua shell and sterling silver earringsWoman wearing paua shell earrings
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    OCEAN'S KISS
    OCEAN'S KISS - handcrafted Paua Shell and Sterling Silver Drop Earrings. A gorgeous look for your ears! Take a look at the combined beauty of Paua and Sterling Silver in our OCEAN'S KISS earrings, handcrafted by Swiss artist Michel Girardin. At their heart lies...
    €180,95 EUR
    €180,95 EUR
  • This pendant is a hand carved contemporary dove bird pendant. Carved in jadeite stone. It is a finely shaped piece with gentle and soft lines and is a great representation of the peace that doves traditionally represent. We ship these worldwide with express courier. A fantastic and meaningful gift.This pendant is a hand carved contemporary dove bird pendant. Carved in jadeite stone. It is a finely shaped piece with gentle and soft lines and is a great representation of the peace that doves traditionally represent. We ship these worldwide with express courier. A fantastic and meaningful gift.
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    PEACE
    PEACE - Doves represent PEACE and so does this little beautiful pendant. A lovely small dove pendant -  hand carved from a beautiful Jadeite. Jadeite is rarer and harder than nephrite jade and comes in some glorious, subtle colours - this particular stone is a light greyish,...
    €129,95 EUR
    €129,95 EUR
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade pendant with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.Hand carved New Zealand Jade pendant with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.
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    UNITY TRIAD
    UNITY TRIAD - hand carved contemporary pendant in New Zealand Jade.  The top stone is carved from Australian Black Jade, the main body from New Zealand Marsden jade and the central loop from rare kahurangi stone. This is a wonderful work of art to...
    €460,95 EUR
    €460,95 EUR
  • Hand Carved heart pendant in Black JadeHand Carved heart pendant in Black Jade
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    KINDRED SPIRIT
    KINDRED SPIRIT - A beautiful hand carved, Australian Black Jade Stone heart style pendant. We have carved this from Black Jade - a deep black colour with lighter inclusions in the stone. This is a natural structure that forms with the stone where minerals...
    €115,95 EUR
    €144,95 EUR
    €115,95 EUR
  • 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...
    €151,95 EUR
    €189,95 EUR
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  • Man wearing bone ringHand carved Hotei good fortune ring. Made from Red Deer antler in New Zealand. Hand made from deer antler by master bone carver Fumio Noguchi. Spectacular collectable work of art, made to wear. One only ring, delivered to you with express courier.
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    HOTEI
    HOTEI - Good Fortune God Ring, Hand Carved in Deer Antler by Fumio Noguchi This beautiful ring depicts HOTEI, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Good Fortune. What makes this piece extra special is Fumio's intentional use of contrast between the raw, organic...
    €460,95 EUR
    €460,95 EUR

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