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 pendant is a contemporary, large sized and beautiful koru drop necklace carved from New Zealand Inanga Jade. Ross Crump carved this piece for us so the workmanship is outstanding. Handmade in New Zealand, a beautiful piece of jade jewellery.This pendant is a contemporary, large sized and beautiful koru drop necklace carved from New Zealand Inanga Jade. Ross Crump carved this piece for us so the workmanship is outstanding. Handmade in New Zealand, a beautiful piece of jade jewellery.
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    MASTERY
    MASTERY - carved by Ross Crump This is a large sized, bold and gorgeous Inanga Jade Koru! Everything about this carving screams New Zealand - the stone Ross used for this is a wonderful two-toned green Inanga Pounamu - the design... the inimitable Koru. ...
    £279.00 GBP
    £279.00 GBP
  • Hand carved incredible stained bone gargoyle face carving. A stunning work of art. This pendant was hand carved in bone with buffalo horn inlay for the eyes by Yuri Terenyi. A one off collectors item that has been hand crafted to be worn or displayed.Hand carved incredible stained bone gargoyle face carving. A stunning work of art. This pendant was hand carved in bone with buffalo horn inlay for the eyes by Yuri Terenyi. A one off collectors item that has been hand crafted to be worn or displayed.
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    MY FAIR LADY
    Gargoyles are believed to have found their way to us around the 13th century - figurines designed as waterspouts in France. They evolved to represent guardians against evil, spiritual protectors of churches, fearsome enough to scare off evil spirits and demons. MY FAIR LADY is...
    £266.00 GBP
    £266.00 GBP
  • This picture shows a hand carved jade contemporary half-shield pendant. It is a semi-transluscent 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-transluscent 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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    SHIELDED
    SHIELDED - New Zealand Jade Shield Pendant A Timeless Symbol of Connection Crafted with intention, SHIELDED is a meaningful way to carry the presence of someone dear to you, even when they’re far away. The Details: Exquisite Pounamu: meticulously carved from a striking piece...
    £222.00 GBP
    £222.00 GBP
  • 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.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.
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    KORU AWA
    KORU AWA - River Spiral A large sized contemporary koru pendant, carved from a beautiful dark green New Zealand Pounamu. KORU AWA is a pendant carved from the land of New Zealand - wear it and feel that connection with solid ground. If you...
    £186.00 GBP
    £266.00 GBP
    £186.00 GBP
  • Man sitting on a stoop in an urban setting with a city street in the background wearing a skull pendantA hand carved SKULL pendant made from deer antler with Pyrope Garnet eyes. This is a work of art carved in deer antler, bone. We deliver this pendant to you on a plaited black cord. Delivery with Express Courier is included in the price.
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    EYES ON YOU
    EYES ON YOU is an incredible piece of raw art, hand carved from deer antler with striking Pyrope Garnet eyes. A graphic skull design with a flat back. The material is natural and raw, EYES ON YOU is a fantastic pendant for skull lovers. The...
    £279.00 GBP
    £279.00 GBP
  • 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 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 Express Courier.
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    WIN BY A NOSE
    WIN BY A NOSE - a spectacular piece of wearable art for ornithologists, bird watchers and all lovers of our feathered friends!  WIN BY A NOSE is a magnificent piece, hand carved from Marsden Jade. The subtle detail in this piece are gorgeous -...
    £368.00 GBP
    £368.00 GBP
  • This photo shows a drop pendant suspended from a black cord. The jade is a lovely light flower jade with sterling silver. A lovely soft New Zealand flower jade pendant carved for us by Josey Coyle.This photo shows a drop pendant suspended from a black cord. The jade is a lovely light flower jade with sterling silver. A lovely soft New Zealand flower jade pendant carved for us by Josey Coyle.
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    AURORA’S VEIL
    AURORA’S VEIL - is a lovely pendant carved by a wonderful jade carver, and artist, Josey Coyle.  The heavens seem to have spilled their secrets in the heart of the stone - a dance of green and gold, swirling like the Northern Lights in...
    £305.00 GBP
    £305.00 GBP
  • This photo shows a beautiful jade swan hook suspended from a hand plaited black cord. This swan hook was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a master jade carver from New Zealand.This photo shows a beautiful jade swan hook suspended from a hand plaited black cord. This swan hook was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a master jade carver from New Zealand.
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    SWAN
    SWAN - carved by Jen Hung. SWAN is hand carved from a beautiful piece of New Zealand Jade. The design is sleek and slender, finely carved so that the translucence of the stone is promoted. A wonderful contemporary piece of jade jewellery. Clear in...
    £355.00 GBP
    £355.00 GBP
  • A delicate green jade fern leaf pendant with an adjustable neck cord. Green stone fern leaf necklace with adjustable cord. Delivery included.A delicate green jade fern leaf pendant with an adjustable neck cord. Green stone fern leaf necklace with adjustable cord. Delivery included.
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    NGAHERE
    NGAHERE - Forest - Hand Carved Jade Fern Leaf Pendants A beautiful part of the New Zealand forest is the glorious fern that populates its floor. Any of you who have walked through New Zealand's beautiful, rugged forest will appreciate these gorgeous plants. NGAHERE...
    £88.00 GBP
    £88.00 GBP
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  • This photo shows a beautiful jade swan hook suspended from a hand plaited brown cord. This swan hook was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a master jade carver from New Zealand.This photo shows a beautiful jade swan hook suspended from a hand plaited brown cord. This swan hook was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a master jade carver from New Zealand.
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    STILL WATERS
    STILL WATERS - hand carved by Jen Hung. STILL WATERS is hand carved from a beautiful piece of deep green New Zealand Jade. The design represents a Swan, and has been beautifully executed. The overall aura of the carving is very peaceful, the curves...
    £400.00 GBP
    £400.00 GBP
  • Cannabis Leaf Jade Stone pendant. Handmade jade Cannabis flower jewellery made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Jade stone Marijuana leaf pendant for men and women. Unique art to wear from NZ Pacific. Delivered on an adjustable cord.Cannabis Leaf Jade Stone pendant. Handmade jade Cannabis flower jewellery made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Jade stone Marijuana leaf pendant for men and women. Unique art to wear from NZ Pacific. Delivered on an adjustable cord.
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    MERRY JANE
    MERRY JANE - for Cannabis lovers the world over! A beautifully carved Cannabis leaf for lovers of this distinctive plant! We have hand carved this in Jade we sourced in Aceh, Indonesia. A wonderful, mottled green stone with dark inclusions, gloriously semi-translucent. We have...
    £132.00 GBP
    £132.00 GBP
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  • This piece is a hand carved contemporary bone shield pendant. Yuri Terenyi has carved this from Bone. It is a delightful, artistic piece of jewellery. One only necklace.This piece is a hand carved contemporary bone shield pendant. Yuri Terenyi has carved this from Bone. It is a delightful, artistic piece of jewellery. One only necklace.
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    GRIFFIN
    GRIFFIN - A copy of an ancient wooden carving from Scythian times. The original was considerably larger, and was part of a harness used for horses. This piece - a double GRIFFIN - is carved in bone.  For those who love beautiful artwork with a...
    £220.00 GBP
    £220.00 GBP
  • This is a hand carved bone contemporary female pendant. Yuri Terenyi has carved this from Stained Bone with Woolly Mammoth Tusk and Paua Shell inlay on the back of the pendant. It is a delightful, large and artistic piece of jewellery. One only necklace. The necklace is provided on an adjustable cord in a hand made, custom, wooden box.A woman wearing a bone pendant
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    SLEEPING BEAUTY
    SLEEPING BEAUTY This is a piece for someone who loves striking, original Art to Wear! SLEEPING BEAUTY is a gorgeous piece carved from an amalgam of materials.  The hair is carved from bone and stained a copper brown using homemade dye. The face is carved...
    £533.00 GBP
    £533.00 GBP
  • 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.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.
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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...
    £74.00 GBP
    £74.00 GBP
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  • Hand carved New Zealand Flower Jade Koru 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 Flower Jade Koru 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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    SAMATHA
    SAMATHA - An outstanding Koru Pendant carved by New Zealand Jade Artist, Jen Hung. Jen described the meaning of this piece to us as follows: the brown bar is to remind people to contain their thoughts, emotion and calculation and go to calm and silent...
    £266.00 GBP
    £266.00 GBP
  • A hand carved koru pendant from New Zealand Inanga Jade. The cord is a tan/khaki colour and is an adjustable length. A large hand made Koru necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson.A hand carved koru pendant from New Zealand Inanga Jade. The cord is a tan/khaki colour and is an adjustable length. A large hand made Koru necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson.
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    INANGA HEART
    INANGA HEART  INANGA HEART is a large pendant and has been carved from a beautiful piece of New Zealand Inanga Jade. This is quite a unique Koru design and it is perfect for the stone - fine and slender, but with a commanding aura....
    £355.00 GBP
    £444.00 GBP
    £355.00 GBP
  • Aceh Jade Stone ankh cross pendant. Handmade jade jewellery made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Jade stone ankh cross for men and women. Unique art to wear from NZ Pacific.Aceh Jade Stone ankh cross pendant. Handmade jade jewellery made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Jade stone ankh cross for men and women. Unique art to wear from NZ Pacific.
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    JADE ANKH CROSS
    JADE ANKH CROSS A beautifully carved Ankh cross symbolising, and celebrating, LIFE. This shape has its roots in ancient Egypt. It was a hieroglyphic used to symbolise 'life' and has been found in ancient scripts and artwork. We have hand carved this in Jade we...
    £114.00 GBP
    £114.00 GBP
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  • This is a handcarved love heart pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of British Columbia Jade stone. This is a superbly carved and very unique piece if custom jewellery. For sale online from NZ Pacific.This is a handcarved love heart pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of British Columbia Jade stone. This is a superbly carved and very unique piece if custom jewellery. For sale online from NZ Pacific.
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    HUG ME TIGHT
    HUG ME TIGHT Wear your heart on your sleeve with this gorgeous, hand-carved British Columbian Jade heart pendant... or send a message to someone you'd like to hug tight! Hand carved in a super fine piece of green jade from British Columbia, and polished...
    £148.00 GBP
    £148.00 GBP
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  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade leaf pendant with adjustable cord. This piece is a stand out work of creativity and skill and we love Raegan Bregmen's creations. Unique, one only, New Zealand made necklace for sale. Free shipping worldwide.Hand carved New Zealand Jade leaf pendant with adjustable cord. This piece is a stand out work of creativity and skill and we love Raegan Bregmen's creations. Unique, one only, New Zealand made necklace for sale. Free shipping worldwide.
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    LEAF FALL
    LEAF FALL Abundance ~ Renewal ~ New Life Hand carved, LEAF FALL is a wonderful subtle piece that symbolises an impending change - a soft movement from one time to the next. Look closely at this piece and you will see a movement from Summer...
    £266.00 GBP
    £266.00 GBP
  • 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 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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    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...
    £406.00 GBP
    £406.00 GBP
  • Hand carved small New Zealand jade drop earrings. Made by NZ Pacific from real jade.Hand carved small New Zealand jade drop earrings. Made by NZ Pacific from real jade.
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    DULCET
    DULCET - jade drop earrings A whisper of translucent green, these delicate jade drops hold their secrets close. Carved to hover between opacity and light, they catch the eye with a soft, watercolour glow - hinting at depth without ever fully revealing it. Each...
    £67.00 GBP
    £67.00 GBP
  • A 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.A 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...
    £175.00 GBP
    £175.00 GBP
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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...
    £177.00 GBP
    £177.00 GBP
  • 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...
    £556.00 GBP
    £556.00 GBP
  • 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...
    £173.00 GBP
    £173.00 GBP
  • 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...
    £266.00 GBP
    £266.00 GBP
  • 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...
    £199.00 GBP
    £199.00 GBP
  • 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...
    £190.00 GBP
    £253.00 GBP
    £190.00 GBP
  • 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.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.
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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...
    £266.00 GBP
    £266.00 GBP
  • 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.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.
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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...
    £266.00 GBP
    £266.00 GBP

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