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JADE, GREENSTONE, POUNAMU - what's what?

19 August 2020

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A hand carved large New Zealand Totoweka Jade feather necklace. The cord is a green colour and is an adjustable length. A large sized hand made Jade feather necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to wear.A hand carved large New Zealand Totoweka Jade feather necklace. The cord is a green colour and is an adjustable length. A large sized hand made Jade feather necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to wear.
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KĀKĀRIKI PLUME
KĀKĀRIKI PLUME Eye-Catching, Creative, One of a Kind, Flawless... descriptors that spring to mind when describing Kerry's work. Crafted by the renowned artisan Kerry Thompson, this hand-carved pounamu feather pendant is a wonderful celebration of nature’s elegance, and the allure of flight. It’s rounded...
€627,95 EUR
€627,95 EUR
This piece is a medium sized cupped disc pendant. It was carved for us by Ric Moor from a lovely deep and milky green piece of New Zealand flower jade. It is suspended on a beige coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.This piece is a medium sized cupped disc pendant. It was carved for us by Ric Moor from a lovely deep and milky green piece of New Zealand flower jade. It is suspended on a beige coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.
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CHARISMA
CHARISMA Carved from Marsden jade, CHARISMA is a beauty! A medium sized cupped disc pendant hand carved for us by Ric Moor. The jade is at the heart of this piece and Ric has ensured that it is beautifully presented. View the photos and...
€252,95 EUR
€252,95 EUR
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.
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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...
€393,95 EUR
€393,95 EUR
This is a lovely New Zealand Jade, pounamu niho drop pendant. It is bound with an adjustable khaki coloured cord which is length adjustable.This is a lovely New Zealand Jade, pounamu niho drop pendant. It is bound with an adjustable khaki coloured cord which is length adjustable.
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POUNAMU NIHO
POUNAMU NIHO - jade niho pendant. Zoom in on the photos to get a closer look at this beautiful stone! Carved by Donna Summers from a wonderful pale green piece of New Zealand Jade, POUNAMU NIHO displays everything we love about this stone -...
€150,95 EUR
€150,95 EUR
This picture shows a hand carved jade koru pendant. It is a deep green colour and is a wonderful, large sized piece of jewellery. The cord is a four plait black colour and adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best. This koru was carved for us by Ric Moor. Delivery is free worldwide.This picture shows a hand carved jade koru pendant. It is a deep green colour and is a wonderful, large sized piece of jewellery. The cord is a four plait black colour and adjustable so that you can position the pendant where it suits you best. This koru was carved for us by Ric Moor. Delivery is free worldwide.
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TAONGA TUKU IHO
TAONGA TUKU IHO - Heritage, a large koru carved from New Zealand Marsden jade, also called greenstone. This particular stone is called Marsden after the region the jade comes from. It is prized by carvers for its consistency and quality - they like to...
€302,95 EUR
€302,95 EUR
A beautiful hand carved New Zealand Jade Manaia pendant with adjustable cord.A beautiful hand carved New Zealand Jade Manaia pendant with adjustable cord.
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SHADOWFAX
SHADOWFAX - A might Manaia hand carved for us by Shaun Gardiner. Shaun has used a beautiful semi-translucent dark green New Zealand Jade. We've paired this lovely manaia with a fine Safari adjustable cord. SHADOWFAX is a very precise, delicate carving that looks fantastic...
€230,95 EUR
€230,95 EUR
This photo shows a perfectly New Zealand jade hook pendant. It is hand carved from a deep green piece of New Zealand jade and is suspended on a brown four plait cord that is length adjustable. Hand carved Jade hook by Kyohei Noguchi.This photo shows a perfectly New Zealand jade hook pendant. It is hand carved from a deep green piece of New Zealand jade and is suspended on a brown four plait cord that is length adjustable. Hand carved Jade hook by Kyohei Noguchi.
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SKIN KISSED
SKIN KISSED - whether you wear this pendant under your shirt and close to your skin or whether you gift it to someone who gets 'under your skin' (in the best way), this piece will become a lifelong companion. It has been carved to be...
€368,95 EUR
€368,95 EUR
This is a very dark green flower bud pendant carved here in New Zealand by Josey Coyle. It is handmade carved jade double flower buds one placed above the other on a fine silver wire. The top is a T-shaped tube through which a silver necklace chain passes. The jade florets are handcarved from beautiful dark green New Zealand Marsden Jade and the chain is handmade from sterling silver wire.This is a very dark green flower bud pendant carved here in New Zealand by Josey Coyle. It is handmade carved jade double flower buds one placed above the other on a fine silver wire. The top is a T-shaped tube through which a silver necklace chain passes. The jade florets are handcarved from beautiful dark green New Zealand Marsden Jade and the chain is handmade from sterling silver wire.
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FLOWER BUDDIES
This necklace is a little work of art - feminine, light, delicate and fanciful. FLOWER BUDDIES - hand made by Josey Coyle in Sterling Silver and gorgeous New Zealand Marsden Jade. This is a wonderful piece of jewellery. A pair of gorgeous jade flowers...
€496,95 EUR
€496,95 EUR
JADE, GREENSTONE, POUNAMU - what's what?

JADE, GREENSTONE, POUNAMU - what's what?

New Zealand Jade – Pounamu – Greenstone – Tangiwai ….. What’s the difference?? We are often asked - What’s the difference between jade and greenstone? What’s Inanga? Is pounamu jade?...

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