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 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...
    £262.00 GBP
    £262.00 GBP
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade bubbles drop pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful light and dark green jade drop of bubbles necklace with black adjustable cord.Hand carved New Zealand Jade bubbles drop pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful light and dark green jade drop of bubbles necklace with black adjustable cord.
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    BUBBLES
    BUBBLES - This is a fun and playful piece inspired by blowing bubbles as a child.. A very cool piece of Art to Wear carved in New Zealand Jade, Pounamu. This is a quirky, creative pendant hand made for us by Ana Krakosky. The...
    £345.00 GBP
    £345.00 GBP
  • A striking hand carved knife pendant. These are carved with a green jade head and a hardwood handle. The necklace is made of leather and has a clasp fixture. We ship these worldwide with express courier.A striking hand carved knife pendant. These are carved with a green jade head and a hardwood handle. The necklace is made of leather and has a clasp fixture. We ship these worldwide with express courier.
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    THE GUARD
    THE GUARD We are really delighted with this design! Fashioned with a dirk, or dagger, in mind, these are beautiful little pieces that can be worn as a pendant, used to hold your keys or just displayed on your desk and used to open that...
    £238.00 GBP
    £238.00 GBP
  • Hand made large New Zealand argillite toki pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Rueben Tipene. Hand made jewellery. Unique large argillite Toki with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.Hand made large New Zealand argillite toki pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Rueben Tipene. Hand made jewellery. Unique large argillite Toki with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.
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    TAUTOKO
    TAUTOKO - Support Meet TAUTOKO, a slender finely carved, toki crafted to embody the essence of support, looking out for your family, friends and community. TAUTOKO is a very clean drop-shaped toki with a subtle koru design carved into the front face. A beautiful traditional...
    £306.00 GBP
    £306.00 GBP
  • A photo of a sterling silver fashionable chain with New Zealand Jade. This is stylish womens statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand.A photo of a sterling silver fashionable chain with New Zealand Jade. This is stylish womens statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand.
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    TRAVERSE
    TRAVERSE - An absolute work of art! Hand made from gorgeous New Zealand Pounamu, Jade, with sterling silver. Hand crafted with artistry, precision and exquisite attention to detail. The Jade is hand carved from a dark piece of New Zealand Jade.  A wonderful gift for...
    £429.00 GBP
    £429.00 GBP
  • This fuchsia 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 Flower jade and sterling silver - this is an elegant and beautiful piece of art to wear.This fuchsia 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 Flower jade and sterling silver - this is an elegant and beautiful piece of art to wear.
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    FUCHSIA
    FUCHSIA Unique and beautiful! Hand carved Kōtukutuku tree FUCHSIA pendant from New Zealand Marsden Jade and sterling silver. The fuchsia blossom is a mesmerising dance of colour and form, with slender, arching petals and vivid colours which creating a striking contrast against its deep...
    £336.00 GBP
    £336.00 GBP
  • Hand carved bat Pendant. Made from Deer antler in New Zealand. Unique bat necklace hand made from deer antler by master bone carver Fumio Noguchi. Spectacular collectable work of art, made to wear. One only pendant, delivered to you with express courier.Hand carved bat Pendant. Made from Deer antler in New Zealand. Unique bat necklace hand made from deer antler by master bone carver Fumio Noguchi. Spectacular collectable work of art, made to wear. One only pendant, delivered to you with express courier.
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    BARBASTELLE
    BARBASTELLE - behold the Night's Whisperer: A Fumio Noguchi Masterpiece Crafted from the crown of a deer antler, this pendant captures a moment of wild elegance, a symphony of shadow and motion, played out in the depth not the night. Fumio Noguchi has breathed...
    £393.00 GBP
    £393.00 GBP
  • This is a hand carved dolphin pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of Tiger Iron. This is a superbly carved and very unique dolphin necklace. For sale online from NZ Pacific. Delivered with adjustable cord.This is a hand carved dolphin pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of Tiger Iron. This is a superbly carved and very unique dolphin necklace. For sale online from NZ Pacific. Delivered with adjustable cord.
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    DIVE TIGER
    DIVE TIGER - we couldn't resist this stone! Called Tiger's Iron, it is also known as Tigereye or Banded Ironstone, and has a fabulous earthy brown colour wth tons of variation. We have carved these wonderful, fantastical dolphin pendants from this striking stone.  Tiger's...
    £66.00 GBP
    £66.00 GBP
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  • 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.
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    FROSTY MOON
    FROSTY MOON - contemporary, art to wear! A cupped disc pendant. This cupped disc pendant, crafted from exquisite Nelson jade, features a subtly offset series of five notches along its lower curve - a deliberate, modern touch that plays with balance and form. The...
    £243.00 GBP
    £243.00 GBP
  • Hand carved New Zealand jade snake earrings. One only Jade and sterling silver snake earrings.Hand carved New Zealand jade snake earrings. One only Jade and sterling silver snake earrings.
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    SNAKE EARS
    SNAKE EARS - carved by Emma Elson for the Year of the Snake. A time of wisdom, intuition and transformation. SNAKE EARS are carved from a lovely light and semi-translucent piece of New Zealand jade which is found exclusively in our South Island. It...
    £118.00 GBP
    £118.00 GBP
  • Hand carved wooden toki with triple Paua shell inlay, Silver and Brass. Stand out, one only, unique wooden Toki by Yannis Petzold. Delivered with a fixed length cord and Paua Shell Toggle. Delivered in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved wooden toki with triple Paua shell inlay, Silver and Brass. Stand out, one only, unique wooden Toki by Yannis Petzold. Delivered with a fixed length cord and Paua Shell Toggle. Delivered in a woven kete pouch.
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    PĀUA TRIO
    PĀUA TRIO An exceptional work of carved art. This is a wonderfully creative piece made from a range of exotic and beautifully rich materials. Hand crafted for us by Yannis Petzold. The Materials.... The toki is carved from a recycled piece of Lignum Vitae -...
    £370.00 GBP
    £370.00 GBP
  • Hand carved deer antler dragon turtle pendantHand carved deer antler dragon turtle pendant
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    STONEBACK
    STONEBACK - The Vigilant Contemplator Carved not from the antler's crown but from its dense heart, STONEBACK is the essence of primordial patience. This dragon turtle is captured in a moment of perfect stillness, hunched upon a rugged perch of volcanic stone. His posture...
    £174.00 GBP
    £174.00 GBP
  • A 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.A 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...
    £275.00 GBP
    £275.00 GBP
  • Hand carved manta ray pendant. Black jade manta pendant hand carved by NZ Pacific. Black jade jewellery for sale online.Hand carved manta ray pendant. Black jade manta pendant hand carved by NZ Pacific. Black jade jewellery for sale online.
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    SAND SURFER
    SAND SURFER - hand carved Australian Black Jade manta ray pendant.  This is a lovely pendant that beautifully reflects these marvellous sand cruisers. Anyone who has dived with these gentle and graceful underwater creatures will appreciate this pendant. Take a moment to watch the short video...
    £174.00 GBP
    £174.00 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 -...
    £362.00 GBP
    £362.00 GBP
  • A gorgeous hand carved black jade bowline knot pendant with sterling silver. Hand made in Black Jade with Sterling Silver and provided with thick black cord.A gorgeous hand carved black jade bowline knot pendant with sterling silver. Hand made in Black Jade with Sterling Silver and provided with thick black cord.
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    SAILORS KNOT
    SAILORS KNOT - anchor your journey! JEWELLERY FOR LOVER'S OF THE SEA! A gorgeous bowline knot, hand carved in Black Jade with Sterling Silver.  Made for those who carry the sea in their spirit, this hand-carved black jade bowline embodies maritime utility and efficiency....
    £195.00 GBP
    £195.00 GBP
  • This is a handcrafted New Zealand Pounamu, Jade and sterling silver ring. This is a solid little work of art. We ship this worldwide for free and are happy to answer any questions that you may have about these or other products on our website.This is a handcrafted New Zealand Pounamu, Jade and sterling silver ring. This is a solid little work of art. We ship this worldwide for free and are happy to answer any questions that you may have about these or other products on our website.
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    LAVA ROCK
    LAVA ROCK - we only have one... and we love this fashion forward ring. Hand crafted by Ana Krakosky in New Zealand. Ana has used New Zealand Marsden Jade and sterling silver to make this very cool Volcanic Lava ring! We will ship this...
    £306.00 GBP
    £306.00 GBP
  • 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.
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    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...
    £131.00 GBP
    £131.00 GBP
  • This is a gorgeous little dolphin pendant carved in green nephrite jade. The cord is fine and length adjustable so you can position the little jade dolphin where it suits you best. Shipping is free worldwide.This is a gorgeous little dolphin pendant carved in green nephrite jade. The cord is fine and length adjustable so you can position the little jade dolphin where it suits you best. Shipping is free worldwide.
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    LIBERTY
    LIBERTY - Freedom! A cheeky little hand carved Jade dolphin pendant. If you're a lover of dolphins (and who's not?!) this little guy is a beautiful representation. Made in recognition of the world's smallest and rarest dolphin - Māui. This little guy is only found...
    £108.00 GBP
    £108.00 GBP
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  • This is a beautiful koru pendant designed with a little inspiration from our national airline, Air New Zealand. Hand carved Jade koru pendant.This is a beautiful koru pendant designed with a little inspiration from our national airline, Air New Zealand. It is carved from green jade which we source in Aceh and it is a lovely bright green with some dark speckled inclusions. A wonderful pendant.
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    ALL ABOARD
    ALL ABOARD Hand carved, contemporary koru style jade pendants. This piece is inspired by our national airline, Air New Zealand. Koru designs are well known and loved in New Zealand as symbols of a positive future and we've designed this piece with that sentiment...
    £131.00 GBP
    £131.00 GBP
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  • This is a beautiful hand carved woolly mammoth tusk turtle pendant. A really cool piece that is made from this rare and beautiful material. The mammoth has a very distinctive grain and each piece is different. We ship this worldwide and the cost of shipping is included in the price.This is a beautiful hand carved woolly mammoth tusk turtle pendant. A really cool piece that is made from this rare and beautiful material. The mammoth has a very distinctive grain and each piece is different. We ship this worldwide and the cost of shipping is included in the price.
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    HONU
    HONU - the magnificent turtle! A creature we couldn't resist including in our nautical range. Hand carved in Ancient Woolly Mammoth Tusk. The Mammoth Tusk used for this piece is CERTIFIED 34,690 YEARS OLD (+/- 815 years). All our Woolly Mammoth pieces are provided with our...
    £112.00 GBP
    £112.00 GBP
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  • Hand carved by Rueben Tipene, this lovely Jadeite pendant is hand made and an absolute delight. One pendant only, postage is included in the price. One White Siberian Jade pendant. White Siberian Jadeite oval disc pendant. Perfect gift for someone special. The shape of the pendant is a disc form.Hand carved by Rueben Tipene, this lovely Jadeite pendant is hand made and an absolute delight. One pendant only, postage is included in the price. One White Siberian Jade pendant. White Siberian Jadeite oval disc pendant. Perfect gift for someone special. The shape of the pendant is a disc form.
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    RAUMATI
    RAUMATI - Summer Hand carved by Rueben Tipene - a beautiful pendant for someone to treasure. Hand made from a minty green/white Siberian Jadeite, RAUMATI is a one-off piece carved to showcase this fascinating stone.  We're sure this will make a lovely gift! ART TO WEAR IS OUR...
    £260.00 GBP
    £260.00 GBP
  • A photo of a New Zealand Jade drop pendant with sterling silver. This is a stylish statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand by Ana Krakosky. Unique Art to Wear. Gifts for all lovers of hand made Art to Wear. One only Fidget pendant.A photo of a New Zealand Jade drop pendant with sterling silver. This is a stylish statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand by Ana Krakosky. Unique Art to Wear. Gifts for all lovers of hand made Art to Wear. One only Fidget pendant.
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    THE FIDGETER
    THE FIDGETER - for those of us who like movement :) This is a gorgeous pendant - a piece that highlights everything we love about jade art, and in particular the creative design from Ana! This piece moves around the central pins so that...
    £437.00 GBP
    £437.00 GBP
  • This picture shows a hand carved New Zealand jade contemporary half-shield pendant. It is a semi-transluscent green colour and is a wonderful, large 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 Donna Summers.This picture shows a hand carved New Zealand jade contemporary half-shield pendant. It is a semi-transluscent green colour and is a wonderful, large 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 Donna Summers.
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    INNER WISDOM
    INNER WISDOM - New Zealand Jade breast plate pendant Crafted from New Zealand pounamu, INNER WISDOM is a breastplate pendant that carries the quiet strength and serene beauty of New Zealand jade. Its generous, sweeping curve rests gracefully against the skin - a shield...
    £262.00 GBP
    £262.00 GBP
  • 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.
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    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...
    £136.00 GBP
    £136.00 GBP
    £136.00 GBP
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  • This is a hand carved drop with koru pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of African Turquoise stone. For sale online from NZ Pacific. Delivered with adjustable red cord.This is a hand carved drop with koru pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of African Turquoise stone. For sale online from NZ Pacific. Delivered with adjustable red cord.
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    BALANCE
    BALANCE 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. BALANCE is a beautiful...
    £66.00 GBP
    £66.00 GBP
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  • Hand carved bone hook with dolphin. This is a marine-themed pendant which we have made for dolphin lovers and for those of us that love the sea. This piece is handcarved from natural bone  and is shipped worldwide free.Hand carved bone hook with dolphin. This is a marine-themed pendant which we have made for dolphin lovers and for those of us that love the sea. This piece is handcarved from natural bone  and is shipped worldwide free.
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    CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
    CATCH ME IF YOU CAN We've carved these pendants to capture the fun-loving nature and free spirit of dolphins. Hand carved in bone. This is a marine-themed pendant which we have made for dolphin lovers and for those of us that love the sea....
    £59.00 GBP
    £59.00 GBP
  • 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.
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    A LOVER'S EMBRACELET
    A LOVER'S EMBRACELET 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 from the artist... Rangi and...
    £3,399.00 GBP
    £3,399.00 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.
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    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!...
    £153.00 GBP
    £153.00 GBP
  • This little pendant is a beautifully carved seahorse pendant made from ancient woolly mammoth tusk. We have designed this so that it can be worn as a pendant, or as a little charm. Made by NZ Pacific and for sale worldwide on our website. Free Postage wherever you are.This little pendant is a beautifully carved seahorse pendant made from ancient woolly mammoth tusk. We have designed this so that it can be worn as a pendant, or as a little charm. Made by NZ Pacific and for sale worldwide on our website. Free Postage wherever you are.
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    OCEAN CANTER
    ...a beautiful, small seahorse pendant carved in woolly mammoth. The seahorse, or Hippocampus, has a long held place in mythology and can be seen on coins and other ancient artefacts as early as the 6th century BC. This seahorse pendant is beautifully carved with lots of detail...
    £109.00 GBP
    £109.00 GBP
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