MARISTELA

A bold toki carved by hand from Guatemalan jadeite. The stone's defining feature is its colour - a luminous aqua-green when worn, but hold it up to the light and it transforms into a minty blue. Typical of jadeite, this piece displays a remarkable semi-translucency that catches and holds the light.

Kerry Thompson has finished MARISTELA with a bright polish, allowing the stone's natural glow to surface. Two koru are carved into opposing sides of the toki, positioned slightly offset from one another. The placement creates visual interest from every angle, integrating the motif into the form rather than imposing it on the surface.

MARISTELA is a single piece, finely carved and finished. The video shows the quality of the work and the stone's clarity.

Traditionally, the toki is worn to provide strength and courage to assist through life's challenges, and the koru is a symbol of rebirth, growth and new beginnings.

The Koru heart is all about new beginnings - the courage to successfully deal with anything the future has in store for you.

We provide this pendant on an adjustable length cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch. If you would like a different coloured cord, please let us know in the comments section at the checkout.

We include our 'Kia Ora' cards explaining the meaning behind both the Toki and Koru design.

Delivery with Express Courier is included in the price.

Meaning: Inner Strength ~ Grounding ~ Compassion

Artist: Kerry Thompson

Material: Guatemalan Jadeite

Finish: Polished

Cord Colour: Black Cord with Sea Moss Blue Slipknots

Cord Length: Adjustable

Size: 77mm (3") long; 47mm (1.8") wide at the bottom