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 white jade chess piecesHand carved white jade chess pendants
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    KINGS GAMBIT
    KINGS GAMBIT - hand-carved white jade chess pendants We're chess lovers here at NZ Pacific, and we're thrilled to offer hand carved chess pendants for lovers of this wonderful game! ♟️ Every game has its architect, its prime mover. On the board, you command...
    From $260.00 USD
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  • A large and beautiful hand carved partner hoongi pendant in sugilite. This piece is carved from purple Sugilite stone by Jeromy Van Riel with opal and rubys. This is a wonderful work of art to wear and comes with a hand-plaited cord and a bone toggle. A beautiful, unique pendant by Jeromy Van Riel for sale online.A large and beautiful hand carved partner hoongi pendant in sugilite. This piece is carved from purple Sugilite stone by Jeromy Van Riel with opal and rubys. This is a wonderful work of art to wear and comes with a hand-plaited cord and a bone toggle. A beautiful, unique pendant by Jeromy Van Riel for sale online.
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    HOONGI
    HOONGI - Carved in Sugilite stone and embellished with Australian Lightning Ridge Opal, and Ruby pieces from Vietnam. Hand made by Jeromy Van Riel. Glorious carving and beautiful materials - this is a wonderful pendant if you are after something unique, a piece of...
    $1,378.00 USD
    $1,378.00 USD
  • Hand carved New Zealand mother of pearl drop, Koru earrings hand made by Kerry and Amanda Thompson. One only large Koru earrings. Real New Zealand Mother of Pearl art to wear. Free Shipping worldwide.Hand carved New Zealand mother of pearl drop, Koru earrings hand made by Kerry and Amanda Thompson. One only large Koru earrings. Real New Zealand Mother of Pearl art to wear. Free Shipping worldwide.
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    PEACE ANCHOR
    PEACE ANCHOR - Gorgeous Mother of Pearl Earrings Enjoy some seaside vibes with these hand-crafted PEACE ANCHOR earrings! The Thompson's have worked their magic to bring you a piece of nature perfect for any outfit. Set sail for style and make a statement! A quirky and...
    $190.00 USD
    $190.00 USD
  • Contemporary pendant hand carved from Australian Black Jade. Designed and made by NZ Pacific. All hand carved in Black Jade and provided with adjustable cords.Contemporary pendant hand carved from Australian Black Jade. Designed and made by NZ Pacific. All hand carved in Black Jade and provided with adjustable cords.
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    GRETCHEN
    CONTEMPORARY BLACK JADE PENDANT Discover beauty and sophistication with the GRETCHEN pendant. The perfect statement piece, it is hand-carved from lustrous black jade to create a timeless yet modern design. Wear it and instantly add a touch of elegance to any look. GRETCHEN is...
    $254.00 USD
    $254.00 USD
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  • This is a wonderful New Zealand Jade and bone drop pendant with bird carving.This is a wonderful New Zealand Jade and bone drop pendant with bird carving.
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    KIA TAU TE RANGIMARIE KI A KOUTOU
    KIA TAU TE RANGIMARIE KI A KOUTOU - a magnificent, work of art to wear! Hand carved by Andrew Doughty A description of this piece in the artists words... This taonga has been named Kia tau te rangimarie ki a koutou which translates to"may...
    $908.00 USD
    $908.00 USD
  • This is a hand carved Sterling Silver Huia bird pendant with Siberian Jade insert. This is a large sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.This is a hand carved Sterling Silver Huia bird pendant with Siberian Jade insert. This is a large sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.
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    SACRED HUIA
    SACRED HUIA - a wonderful interpretation of a female Huia bird in sterling silver Crafted in fine detail, this is a gorgeous Huia pendant! Hand made in Sterling Silver with a bright and lustrous Siberian Jade wattle. This is a representation of the female...
    $574.00 USD
    $574.00 USD
  • Hand carved ONI NI KANABO Pendant. Made from Red Deer antler in New Zealand. Unique Japanese 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 at no extra cost with express courier.Hand carved ONI NI KANABO Pendant. Made from Red Deer antler in New Zealand. Unique Japanese 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 at no extra cost with express courier.
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    ONI NI KANABO
    ONI NI KANABO - Spiky Bat - art made to wear and display.... ONI NI KANABO Japanese proverb says "Oni ni Kanabo" that means "Almighty". If you let Oni have a Metal Bat (Spiked Club), he will be strongest, Almighty. A magnificent carving, hand crafted from a character-filled...
    $1,487.00 USD
    $1,487.00 USD
  • A beautiful hand carved, New Zealand Jade waka pendant.Person wearing jade pendant
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    WAKA'S WANDERLUST
    WAKA'S WANDERLUST - a marvellous pendant depicting a travelling trio in a waka. This New Zealand Jade necklace is one to wear while you embrace your journey through life. WAKA'S WANDERLUST is carved by Nick Balme in great detail. It tells a little story...
    $1,194.00 USD
    $1,194.00 USD
  • An Egyptian Eye of Ra pyramid pendant, hand made for us from Australian Black Jade. This pendant is provided with an adjustable black cord.An Egyptian Eye of Ra pyramid pendant, hand made for us from Australian Black Jade. This pendant is provided with an adjustable black cord.
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    EYE OF RA
    EYE OF RA - Hand Carved in Black Jade This pendant presents the ancient Egyptian Eye of Ra, hand-carved in black jade. The symbol embodies a complete philosophy of power: the necessary duality of creation and consequence, fury and guardianship, the searing sun and...
    $260.00 USD
    $260.00 USD
  • This photo shows a medium sized Toki pendant hand carved from bone with New Zealand Pounamu, Jade and Aotea Stone, 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 Toki pendant hand carved from bone with New Zealand Pounamu, Jade and Aotea Stone, 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.
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    TRINITY AOTEAROA
    TRINITY AOTEAROA - a hand made Toki pendant filled with creativity and craftsmanship. A little masterpiece of artistry and allure: hand-carved by Yannis Petzold, this toki pendant is a confluence of rare materials and wonderful craftsmanship. Unveiling its magic: carved from lustrous bone, TRINITY...
    $642.00 USD
    $642.00 USD
  • 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...
    $699.00 USD
    $699.00 USD
  • Hand carved mammoth tusk necklace. Made by NZ Pacific and for sale online only. Original and authentic handcrafted jewellery.Hand carved mammoth tusk necklace. Made by NZ Pacific and for sale online only. Original and authentic handcrafted jewellery.
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    SPARKLE NECKLACE
    SPARKLE NECKLACE - a gorgeous, handcrafted necklace. Made from ancient Woolly Mammoth tusk from Alaska. The beauty is in its simplicity! The Mammoth Tusk used for this piece is CERTIFIED 34,690 YEARS OLD (+/- 815 years). All our Woolly Mammoth pieces are provided with our certificate...
    $121.00 USD
    $121.00 USD
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  • Hand carved bone earrings. Hand made by Amanda Thompson. One only bone earrings. Real bone art to wear. Free Shipping worldwide.Hand carved bone earrings. Hand made by Amanda Thompson. One only bone earrings. Real bone art to wear. Free Shipping worldwide.
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    CIRRUS
    CIRRUS - Beautifully handcrafted, bone earrings. Perfect for any occasion, they offer a unique and fascinating look. Carved in cow bone, these are an eye-catching design and are light and comfortable to wear. We're thrilled to have these on offer for you - hand carved...
    $282.00 USD
    $282.00 USD
  • Hand carved mammoth tusk goddess pendant. Hand carved Mammoth Tusk jewellery for sale online by NZ Pacific. Delivered with a fine adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved mammoth tusk goddess pendant. Hand carved Mammoth Tusk jewellery for sale online by NZ Pacific. Delivered with a fine adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    HERA
    HERA - this piece is all about love... HERA is our interpretation of the Venus of Willendorf figurine, 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 come with...
    $184.00 USD
    $184.00 USD
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  • A photo of a sterling silver fashionable chain with New Zealand Jade. This is stylish woman's statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand. A photo of a sterling silver fashionable chain with New Zealand Jade. This is stylish woman's statement piece - hand crafted here in New Zealand.
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    STEPPING STONES
    STEPPING STONES - this is a stunning necklace, made for us by Ana Krakosky. Hand made from gorgeous New Zealand Pounamu with sterling silver. STEPPING STONES is crafted with precision and with exquisite attention to detail. The Jade in each link is hand carved from pale, mottled...
    $1,405.00 USD
    $1,757.00 USD
    $1,405.00 USD
  • Hand carved bone hair pin with double sided koru design.Hand carved bone hair pin with double sided koru design.
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    THE DREAMER
    THE DREAMER - hand carved Bone Hair Pin Made by Amanda Thompson.. this is a beautiful and fully functional hairpin - made to be worn! This gorgeous hair pin has a double sided koru design etched and inked into the bone - whichever way...
    $225.00 USD
    $225.00 USD
  • 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...
    $225.00 USD
    $225.00 USD
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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.Man wearing turtle pendant
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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...
    $195.00 USD
    $195.00 USD
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  • This is a hand carved Sterling Silver Huia bird pendant with Siberian Jade insert. This is a medium sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.This is a hand carved Sterling Silver Huia bird pendant with Siberian Jade insert. This is a medium sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.
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    WATCHFUL HUIA
    WATCHFUL HUIA - a male Huia bird in sterling silver Crafted in fine detail, this is a gorgeous pendant, a representation of this delightful (now extinct) bird cast in sterling silver with a pale Siberian jade wattle! This is the male - they have...
    $449.00 USD
    $449.00 USD
  • Hand crafted contemporary green jade and sterling silver drop necklace. This necklace is provided with a black adjustable cord. Contemporary three jade drops necklace with sterling silver.Hand crafted contemporary green jade and sterling silver drop necklace. This necklace is provided with a black adjustable cord. Contemporary three jade drops necklace with sterling silver.
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    PISCATOR
    PISCATOR Three carved Jade toki set with Sterling Silver. This is a visually striking contemporary necklace, that will make any ensemble complete! The design brings together the traditional 'toki' or adze shape with a modern and striking silver setting. The jade and silver combination looks...
    $470.00 USD
    $470.00 USD
  • This picture shows a pendant that we designed in Deer Antler. It is a little Panda bear that has a walking stance and is carved in detail. A really attractive and eye-catching piece of handmade jewellery. The cord is hand plaited braid and the length can be adjusted.This picture shows a pendant that we designed in Deer Antler. It is a little Panda bear that has a walking stance and is carved in detail. A really attractive and eye-catching piece of handmade jewellery. The cord is hand plaited braid and the length can be adjusted.
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    TRAIL BLAZER
    TRAIL BLAZER - on his journey with humour and determination... A hand carved Bear pendant made from Deer Antler. These are beautifully carved and modelled on a Panda Bear. The carving is exquisite and crafted with lovely attention to detail - have a look...
    $253.00 USD
    $253.00 USD
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  • This picture shows a pendant that we designed in New Zealand jade. It is a little green bear that has a walking stance and is carved in detail. A really attractive and eye-catching piece of handmade jewellery. The cord is hand plaited braid and the length can be adjusted.This picture shows a pendant that we designed in New Zealand jade. It is a little green bear that has a walking stance and is carved in detail. A really attractive and eye-catching piece of handmade jewellery. The cord is hand plaited braid and the length can be adjusted.
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    BEAR OF THE EARTH
    BEAR OF THE EARTH Carved from New Zealand greenstone, this is a beautiful gentle piece modelled on a Panda Bear. The carving is exquisite and with lovely attention to detail. this is a lovely representation of a gentle animal that everyone loves! We will...
    $326.00 USD
    $326.00 USD
  • This is a hand carved bat pendant. It is made from Black Jade and Sterling Silver. This is a medium sized necklace and is a very unique, one only, pendant that is a collectors piece. Provided with red adjustable cord.This is a hand carved bat pendant. It is made from Black Jade and Sterling Silver. This is a medium sized necklace and is a very unique, one only, pendant that is a collectors piece. Provided with black adjustable cord.
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    CHIROPTERA
      CHIROPTERA - A gorgeous bat pendant carved in black jade with sterling silver wings, this piece is a stunner! CHIROPTERA is a beautiful bat, ready to fly with you! Look at the photos and the video to appreciate the quality of the carving...
    $503.00 USD
    $503.00 USD
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  • 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...
    $188.00 USD
    $188.00 USD
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  • Hand carved American Jasper Stone contemporary drop pendant. Carved by NZ Pacific in Jasper Stone. This is a modern drop pendant made from natural materials.Woman wearing Jasper pendant
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    JASPER TAPESTRY
    JASPER TAPESTRY - Contemporary Jasper Stone Pendant A beautiful, drop pendant hand made in a fabulous piece of American Jasper Stone. We've added a couple of Woolly Mammoth Tusk beads top and bottom, and are delighted to offer this striking piece of Art to...
    $236.00 USD
    $236.00 USD
  • 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...
    $552.00 USD
    $552.00 USD
  • A hand carved medium sized green Jade square box with ball inside necklace. The cord is adjustable in length. A medium sized hand made cube/box with ball necklace in green Jade.A hand carved medium sized green Jade square box with ball inside necklace. The cord is adjustable in length. A medium sized hand made cube/box with ball necklace in green Jade.
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    PHANTASM
    PHANTASM -  a product of fantasy This is a fascinating pendant carved from a single piece of green jade. A cube with a ball captured within - free to move but not to wander! This is a lovely little work of art carved from...
    $432.00 USD
    $432.00 USD
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  • This is a handcrafted New Zealand Pounamu, Jade and sterling silver ringThis is a handcrafted New Zealand Pounamu, Jade and sterling silver ring
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    GATEKEEPER
    GATEKEEPER - Sterling Silver with New Zealand Jade Adjustable Ring. GATEKEEPER - a very cool ring, this one pops with attitude! Hand crafted by Ana Krakosky here in New Zealand. Ana has used a very dark piece of New Zealand Marsden Jade and sterling...
    $501.00 USD
    $501.00 USD
  • A hand carved large Black Jade drop, roimata, necklace. The cord is a black colour and is a fixed length. A large sized hand made drop necklace by New Zealand artist Kerry Thompson. One off work of art to wear.A woman wearing black jade pendants
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    AWE AND WONDER
      AWE AND WONDER - elegance pure... No matter what happens in life, never lose your sense of AWE AND WONDER! This is a very large black jade drop pendant. Kerry has carved an outstanding piece of Wyoming Black Jade to promote its unique two-tone...
    $620.00 USD
    $620.00 USD
  • This picture shows a medium sized Deer Antler Bone pirate skull pendant that we have hand carved. The cord is a black colour and has a small red binding just above the pendant.This picture shows a medium sized Deer Antler Bone pirate skull pendant that we have hand carved. The cord is a black colour and has a small red binding just above the pendant.
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    SWASHBUCKLER
    SWASHBUCKLER - skull pendant, hand carved in deer antler Carved from solid deer antler, our SWASHBUCKLER pendant is a tribute to the daring spirit. It centres on a meticulously detailed skull - a timeless memento mori - enshrouded with hair intricately woven like maritime rope....
    $223.00 USD
    $223.00 USD

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