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 carved New Zealand Jade drop pendant with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.Hand carved New Zealand Jade drop pendant with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    BLUE AMAZON
    BLUE AMAZON -  A beautiful drop pendant, hand carved in New Zealand Jade with Blue Amazon. A wonderful work of art to wear by New Zealand Jade Artist, Jen Hung. BLUE AMAZON features a broad claw form, carved from pale New Zealand inanga jade....
    £311.00 GBP
    £311.00 GBP
  • This is a hand carved deer antler daydreaming character pendant. It is made from deer antler, bone. This is a medium-large sized necklace with adjustable cord.Man wearing daydreaming pendant
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    DAYDREAMER
    DAYDREAMER - carved in deer antler, this little daydreaming character is a peaceful, joyful pendant DAYDREAMER - This is a fun piece and we think a a superb example of creative carving. Great craftsmanship using the natural variation in deer antler to create a...
    £109.00 GBP
    £109.00 GBP
  • This large crab claw pendant is carved from a lovely deep green piece of New Zealand jade. It has an adjustable Khaki coloured cord which can be slipped over the head and adjusted to the length that you prefer. Hand carved in New Zealand from our local jade by Kyohei Noguchi.This large crab claw pendant is carved from a lovely deep green piece of New Zealand jade. It has an adjustable Khaki coloured cord which can be slipped over the head and adjusted to the length that you prefer. Hand carved in New Zealand from our local jade by Kyohei Noguchi.
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    JADE NIPPER
    JADE NIPPER - New Zealand Jade crab claw pendant carved by Kyohei Noguchi. Cast your mind back to exploring a rocky shore - the glimpse of a crab as it scuttles across the rocks, its distinctive claw raised as it navigates the tidal zone....
    £334.00 GBP
    £334.00 GBP
  • This picture shows a carved kea pendant in bone. It is provided with a hand-plaited orange and olive cord that is length adjustable. Shipping is included and we ship worldwide.This picture shows a carved kea pendant in bone. It is provided with a hand-plaited orange and olive cord that is length adjustable. Shipping is included and we ship worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    TIRIHOU
    TIRIHOU - a beautiful, Kea pendant, carved in Bone with New Zealand Jade inlaid eyes. Carved from bone, this pendant captures a kea mid-swoop, its wings swept back and head tilted at that signature inquisitive angle. The artist has emphasised the bird’s curved beak...
    £378.00 GBP
    £378.00 GBP
  • Hand carved Australian Black Jade whale tail pendant. Small whale tail necklace with adjustable cord.Hand carved Australian Black Jade whale tail pendant. Small whale tail necklace with adjustable cord.
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    MIDNIGHT RIDER
    Hand made, small whale tail pendants carved from Australian Black Jade - 'Shout out to our aussie mates across the ditch'. The Whale - massive guardians of the ocean renowned for the protective love they show their offspring. They are often seen in our...
    £71.00 GBP
    £88.00 GBP
    £71.00 GBP
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  • This is a hand carved Sterling Silver lantern drop 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 lantern drop pendant with New Zealand Jade insert. This is a medium sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.
    NZ Pacific
    THE LANTERN
    THE LANTERN - Modern Art Deco pendant Step into a world of timeless elegance with this striking 'LANTERN' pendant, where sleek sterling silver meets the deep, earthy glow of pounamu (New Zealand jade). Inspired by the bold geometry and refined glamour of Art Deco, this...
    £266.00 GBP
    £266.00 GBP
  • This picture shows a pendant that we designed in black jade. It is a little black bear that has a walking stance and is carved in detail. A really attractive and eye-catching piece of handmade jewellery. The cord is black and the length can be adjusted.This picture shows a pendant that we designed in black jade. It is a little black bear that has a walking stance and is carved in detail. A really attractive and eye-catching piece of handmade jewellery. The cord is black and the length can be adjusted.
    NZ Pacific
    BLACK BEAR
    BLACK BEAR A hand carved Black Bear pendant. This is a beautifully carved piece modelled on a Panda Bear. The carving is exquisite and with lovely attention to detail. Have a look at the paw prints on this beaut! We will let the photos...
    £156.00 GBP
    £195.00 GBP
    £156.00 GBP
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  • This photo shows a drop pendant suspended from a silver clasp and silver chain. The jade is a lovely light chatoyant Inanga jade with subtle leaf patterned sterling silver on the front. A lovely chatoyant New Zealand Inanga jade pendant carved for us by Josey Coyle.This photo shows a drop pendant suspended from a silver clasp and silver chain. The jade is a lovely light chatoyant Inanga jade with subtle leaf patterned sterling silver on the front. A lovely chatoyant New Zealand Inanga jade pendant carved for us by Josey Coyle.
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    CHATOYANT INANGA
    CHATOYANT INANGA - is a wonderful Inanga Jade drop pendant carved for us by artist Josey Coyle.  Josey applies a contemporary eye and design flair to the traditional art of jade carving producing spectacular results. CHATOYANT INANGA is a great example of this... a...
    £311.00 GBP
    £311.00 GBP
  • Hand carved hoop earrings, made from Black Jade with sterling silver. An NZ Pacific design. Large Black Jade and Silver hoop earrings.Hand carved hoop earrings, made from Black Jade with sterling silver. An NZ Pacific design. Large Black Jade and Silver hoop earrings.
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    AIR TO AIR
    AIR TO AIR - Gorgeous Black Jade Earrings Hand carved from stunning Black Jade, finished with sterling silver hooks. The Black Jade has a wonderful liquorice green colour - sublime! These are beautiful, large and expressive hoop earrings, we're sure you'll standout from the crowd! An NZ...
    £177.00 GBP
    £177.00 GBP
  • Snow Jade, Jasper, Black Jade and Green Jade stone stack pendant with sterling silver chain.Person wearing a necklace with a pendant in a natural setting
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    PEACEFUL DREAMING
    PEACEFUL DREAMING - A stone stack pendant, carved in Snow Jade, Red Jasper, Australian Black Jade, Green Jade with Sterling Silver post. The stones move freely on the post - up and down, round and round. This is a fantastic work of ART TO...
    From £262.00 GBP
    From £262.00 GBP
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  • This is a beautiful hand carved Red Jasper Stone toki pendant. A really cool piece that is made from this rare and beautiful material. The red jasper has a very distinctive look and each piece is different. We ship this worldwide and the cost of shipping is included in the price. Provided with adjustable cords and packaged in a woven kete pouch.This is a beautiful hand carved Red Jasper Stone toki pendant. A really cool piece that is made from this rare and beautiful material. The red jasper has a very distinctive look and each piece is different. We ship this worldwide and the cost of shipping is included in the price. Provided with adjustable cords and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    BLOOD MOON
    BLOOD MOON - Beautiful toki pendants carved from Red Jasper. This is a lovely piece, carved with curves and buffed to a soft shine - a bold and beautiful necklace. We have carved this from Red Jasper Stone - a deep red colour with metallic grey inclusions....
    £127.00 GBP
    £158.00 GBP
    £127.00 GBP
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  • This is a hand carved Sterling Silver Saddleback, Kokako, bird pendant with British Columbian Jade insert. This is a medium sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.This is a hand carved Sterling Silver Saddleback, Kokako, bird pendant with British Columbian Jade insert. This is a medium sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.
    NZ Pacific
    KŌKAKO
    KŌKAKO - bird design pendant in sterling silver and jade Crafted in fine detail, this is a gorgeous Kōkako, pendant! Hand made in Sterling Silver with British Columbian Jade insert. The Kōkako is now thought to be extinct. These birds had an orange wattle at the...
    £307.00 GBP
    £307.00 GBP
  • Hand carved pendant made from black jade with sterling silver. NZ Pacific contemporary Koru pendant for sale online.Hand carved pendant made from black jade with sterling silver. NZ Pacific contemporary Koru pendant for sale online.
    NZ Pacific
    SURF BREAK
    SURF BREAK Hand carved from Black Jade, finished with sterling silver - a necklace that will stand out in any crowd.  SURF BREAK makes a statement with its bold design and unique shape. Crafted from high-quality materials, this pendant will make a lasting impression....
    £88.00 GBP
    £88.00 GBP
  • This photo shows a medium sized surfboard pendant hand carved from Lignum Vitae wood with Mother of Pearl and Paua Shell inlay, alongside; brass and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in brown that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.This photo shows a medium sized surfboard pendant hand carved from Lignum Vitae wood with Mother of Pearl and Paua Shell inlay, alongside; brass and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in brown that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.
    NZ Pacific
    PACIFIC NIGHT RIDER
    PACIFIC NIGHT RIDER For those who feel the salt in their veins and hear the waves in their dreams, this one-of-a-kind pendant is a wearable ode to the ocean’s soul. Expertly shaped into a sleek, surfboard-inspired silhouette, its fluid lines echo the grace of a breaking wave, carved...
    £355.00 GBP
    £355.00 GBP
  • 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.person wearing jade moonface pendant
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    MOONSHADOW
    MOONSHADOW - Hand carved moon face necklace made from New Zealand Marsden Jade and Sterling Silver. A very special piece of New Zealand Jade handcrafted into an attractive and unique necklace. This piece radiates serenity! The underlying premise of this design is harmony, intuition,...
    £222.00 GBP
    £222.00 GBP
  • Hand carved mammoth tusk earrings. Hand made by NZ Pacific for sale online. Ancient Woolly Mammoth Tusk earrings, packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved mammoth tusk pendant with matching earrings
    NZ Pacific
    SHINE BRIGHT
    SHINE BRIGHT A pair of simple, elegant diamond-shaped 'dangle' earrings we have hand made from woolly mammoth tusk and sterling silver.  Hand carved from Woolly Mammoth tusk, with sterling silver hooks. Watch the short video to appreciate the beauty of this ancient material. The...
    £69.00 GBP
    £69.00 GBP
  • This is a wonderful New Zealand Jade and Mother of Pearl drop pendant.This is a wonderful New Zealand Jade and Mother of Pearl drop pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    HOKAHOKA
    HOKAHOKA - to soar, to fly - a stand out, unique drop pendant for lovers of art to wear! Hand carved by Andrew Doughty in New Zealand Jade with Mother of Pearl. This drop pendant is a wonderfully creative fusion of ancient symbolism and...
    £378.00 GBP
    £378.00 GBP
  • This pendant is a hand carved YELLOW EYED penguin. We've carved this from a lovely piece of black jade and we provide it with an adjustable cord. Shipping is free worldwide.This pendant is a hand carved YELLOW EYED penguin. We've carved this from a lovely piece of black jade and we provide it with an adjustable cord. Shipping is free worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    YELLOW EYE
    YELLOW EYE - A hand carved Australian Black Jade pendant for all you lovers of penguins! This really is a glorious piece - beautifully carved and polished to a low shine. The black jade is superb and glows with the spirit of this little fighter!...
    £155.00 GBP
    £155.00 GBP
  • GINKGO RINGWoman holding a mug with a close-up of silver and jade ring
    NZ Pacific
    GINKGO RING
    GINKGO RING - Hand made Ginkgo ring in Silver and Jade Get ready to fall in love with this adjustable Ginkgo ring from artist Madelyne Gourdin - a true wearable work of art that actually fits! At its heart, you’ll find a stunning piece...
    £289.00 GBP
    £289.00 GBP
  • This kowhai flower drop pendant is beautifully hand made with gorgeous flair. It is fashionable and perfect for a women with style. Hand carved from a gorgeous piece of New Zealand jade with Gold leaf coating and sterling silver - this is an elegant and beautiful piece of art to wear.This kowhai flower drop pendant is beautifully hand made with gorgeous flair. It is fashionable and perfect for a women with style. Hand carved from a gorgeous piece of New Zealand jade with Gold leaf coating and sterling silver - this is an elegant and beautiful piece of art to wear.
    NZ Pacific
    KŌWHAI DROP
    KŌWHAI DROP - Unique and beautiful! Hand carved Kōwhai flower drop pendant from New Zealand jade with gold leaf and sterling silver detailing. The Kōwhai is a beautiful and much loved tree and flower in our part of the world. This pendant is a wonderful, contemporary representation of...
    £346.00 GBP
    £346.00 GBP
  • Hand carved Labradorite Trevally fish pendants.Hand carved Labradorite Trevally fish pendants.
    NZ Pacific
    TREVALLY
    TREVALLY - For our fish lovers! Magnificent Trevally fish pendants, each piece hand carved in shimmering labradorite stone! But here’s what makes these truly special: no two are ever the same. The labradorite itself shifts and glows differently in every piece, and the carving...
    £175.00 GBP
    £175.00 GBP
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  • 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.
    NZ Pacific
    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...
    £217.00 GBP
    £217.00 GBP
  • Hand carved Deer Antler Chalice Pendant with removable lid.Hand carved Deer Antler Chalice Pendant with removable lid.
    NZ Pacific
    CHALICE
    The CHALICE Pendant – Handcarved in Deer Antler A whisper of antiquity, reimagined for the modern soul. Our CHALICE pendant is an original, hand-carved tribute to the timeless amphora - the ancient vessel of storage, ceremony, and story. We’ve given this classic form a...
    £88.00 GBP
    £88.00 GBP
  • 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.
    NZ Pacific
    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...
    £212.00 GBP
    £212.00 GBP
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  • A striking hand carved Pulaski axe pendant for firemen and firewoman. These are carved with a jade or black jade 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.A striking hand carved Pulaski axe pendant for firemen and firewoman. These are carved with a jade or black jade 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
    PULASKI
    PULASKI Hand carved contemporary Green and Black Jade PULASKI axe. A trusted companion for firefighters the world over. We've captured the design in black and green jade - a pendant for the 'firefighter' in your life! These PULASKI pendants are stunners. The wood used for...
    £120.00 GBP
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  • Jadeite star pendant. Star shaped necklace hand made from white Jadeite stone. Delivered on an adjustable blue cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Jadeite star pendant. Star shaped necklace hand made from white Jadeite stone. Delivered on an adjustable blue cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    ALPHA CRUCIS
    ALPHA CRUCIS - Brightest star in Southern Cross Constellation. A beautiful, contemporary necklace hand carved in Jadeite. This is a lovely little star pendant with form. It feels beautiful in the hand - important when you reach for it which is something that seems...
    £129.00 GBP
    £129.00 GBP
  • This is a hand carved drop with koru pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of Tiger Iron. For sale online from NZ Pacific. Delivered with adjustable cord.This is a hand carved drop with koru pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of Tiger Iron. For sale online from NZ Pacific. Delivered with adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    TIGEREYE
    TIGEREYE This piece is one in our series called CUSTOS OPTATUM - "Guardian of Wishes". Each piece in this series represents a vessel to carry our wishes, those personal aspirations that you have for yourself or someone close to you. A beautiful hand carved...
    £67.00 GBP
    £67.00 GBP
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  • 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...
    £200.00 GBP
    £200.00 GBP
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  • A hand carved medium sized white nephrite Jade square box with ball inside necklace. The cord is blue and adjustable in length. A medium sized hand made cube/box with ball necklace in white nephrite Jade stone. One off work of art to wear.Woman in an art gallery looking at a colorful abstract painting wearing a pendant
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    THE ILLUSIONIST
    THE ILLUSIONIST -  ball within a cube This is a fascinating piece carved from a single piece of white nephrite Jade from Burma. A cube with a ball captured within - free to move but not to wander! This is a lovely work of...
    £265.00 GBP
    £265.00 GBP
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  • This photo shows a triangle disc pendant hand carved from ebony with nz paua shell, Mother of Pearl alongside; brass and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in black that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.This photo shows a triangle disc pendant hand carved from ebony with nz paua shell, Mother of Pearl alongside; brass and silver. This is a stand out one off necklace for those who appreciate art to wear. It is provided with a cord in black that is a fixed length with Paua Shell Toggle. We ship this piece worldwide and shipping is included in the price.
    NZ Pacific
    DELTA MANDALA
    DELTA MANDALA is crafted for the seeker of beauty and meaning, this disc-shaped pendant unites the transformative power of the Delta (Δ) - the universal symbol of change - with the serene unity of the mandala, a sacred circle representing cosmic order. DELTA MANDALA -...
    £444.00 GBP
    £444.00 GBP

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