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 large contemporary double koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with a fixed length black leather cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a large contemporary double koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with a fixed length black leather cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    EQUINOX
    EQUINOX Late Spring, when the wind blows, the leaves are green and the promise of Summer is just around the corner - this piece is your EQUINOX - your turning point... A contemporary, beautifully carved New Zealand Jade pendant with double koru relief. A beautifully...
    $298.00 USD
    $427.00 USD
    $298.00 USD
  • This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable oat coloured cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a contemporary koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable oat coloured cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    CLARITY
    CLARITY - a contemporary Koru pendant. Beautiful, delicately carved and graceful! CLARITY is a pendant carved from the pounamu of New Zealand. A rare and beautiful local jade with exceptional colour - this is clearly reflected in this piece of stone! Wear it and feel...
    $379.00 USD
    $379.00 USD
  • A hand carved baby in the womb pendant made from a jade and bone. This is a work of art carved in jade and bone. We deliver this pendant to you on a plaited cord. Delivery with Express Courier is included in the price.A hand carved baby in the womb pendant made from a jade and bone. This is a work of art carved in jade and bone. We deliver this pendant to you on a plaited cord. Delivery with Express Courier is included in the price.
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    SAFETY NET
    SAFETY NET - our depiction of a baby in the womb, hand carved from Jade with Bone insert. This is a a wonderful smooth and tactile piece, which is made to be worn and handled. For all lovers of the mystery of life! Please...
    $336.00 USD
    $336.00 USD
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  • A lovely New Zealand jade drop pendant. This piece is made from a semi-translucent jade and is a wonderful deep green colour. Carved by Ric Moor for NZ Pacific and delivered worldwide. Provided with an adjustable beige cord.A lovely New Zealand jade drop pendant. This piece is made from a semi-translucent jade and is a wonderful deep green colour. Carved by Ric Moor for NZ Pacific and delivered worldwide. Provided with an adjustable beige cord.
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    JOYOUS
    JOYOUS - the perfect name to describe this beautiful drop pendant carved in a beautiful New Zealand jade. The jade is a lovely deep green with a semi-translucent edge. Unique and eye-catching - this is a slender piece that can be worn by anyone -...
    $225.00 USD
    $225.00 USD
  • 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...
    $364.00 USD
    $364.00 USD
  • A lovely small sized New Zealand jade drop pendant. This piece is made from a light, green jade. Carved by Ric Moor for NZ Pacific and delivered worldwide. Delivered with adjustable beige cord.A lovely small sized New Zealand jade drop pendant. This piece is made from a light, green jade. Carved by Ric Moor for NZ Pacific and delivered worldwide. Delivered with adjustable beige cord.
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    SERENE
    SERENE - a little drop pendant carved in New Zealand Jade. The jade is a lovely light green, speckled and mysterious. The cord is a fine 4-Plait in beige. Unique and eye-catching - this is a smaller sized, slender piece that can be worn...
    $132.00 USD
    $132.00 USD
  • This is a lovely New Zealand Jade, pounamu drop pendant. Hand carved for us by Ric Moor. It is bound with an adjustable black coloured cord which is length adjustable. Free worldwide shipping.This is a lovely New Zealand Jade, pounamu drop pendant. Hand carved for us by Ric Moor. It is bound with an adjustable black coloured cord which is length adjustable. Free worldwide shipping.
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    THE BITE
    THE BITE A captivating, unassuming pendant crafted from rare stone by a skilled artisan. An ideal choice for those searching for something special.  Beautifully handcrafted from New Zealand Marsden jade - a gorgeous and rare Pounamu. The tooth-shaped pendant is known as a niho...
    $225.00 USD
    $225.00 USD
  • Hand crafted New Zealand Jade Inanga Jade drop earrings with Sterling Silver Hooks. Jade drop earrings, packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand crafted New Zealand Jade Inanga Jade drop earrings with Sterling Silver Hooks. Jade drop earrings, packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    CERULEAN
    Beautifully handcrafted, CERULEAN are made from New Zealand Inanga Jade.  Delicately carved, these jade earrings are a true work of art, radiating elegance and charm. Their soft mint-green and light yellow hue mirrors the tranquil beauty of the mountains that gave birth to the...
    $225.00 USD
    $225.00 USD
  • Hand crafted large, New Zealand Jade drop earrings with Sterling Silver Hooks. Jade drop earrings, packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand crafted large, New Zealand Jade drop earrings with Sterling Silver Hooks. Jade drop earrings, packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    ATTENTIVE
    ATTENTIVE Beautifully handcrafted, ATTENTIVE are large drop earrings made from New Zealand Jade.  These stylish earrings are handcrafted from rare New Zealand jade, a treasure born in the majestic mountains of Aotearoa. Each piece carries the essence of nature’s beauty... timeless and meaningful. A wonderful...
    $235.00 USD
    $235.00 USD
  • Hand carved small sized New Zealand jade drop earrings. Made by NZ Pacific from real jade. Online jewellery for sale online by NZ Pacific. Medium sized Jade drop earrings hand carved by New Zealand carver Ric Moor.Hand carved small sized New Zealand jade drop earrings. Made by NZ Pacific from real jade. Online jewellery for sale online by NZ Pacific. Medium sized Jade drop earrings hand carved by New Zealand carver Ric Moor.
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    CARING
    CARING - these earrings are simple, elegant and just a little sophisticated. Carved from tough, resilient jade they are beautiful. Marsden jade is the perfect stone for these earrings. CARING are a dark green that glows when hit by the light. The hooks are simple sterling silver...
    $190.00 USD
    $190.00 USD
  • Hand crafted medium, New Zealand Jade drop earrings with Sterling Silver Hooks. Jade drop earrings, packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand crafted medium, New Zealand Jade drop earrings with Sterling Silver Hooks. Jade drop earrings, packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    DREAM
    DREAM Beautifully handcrafted, DREAM are medium sized drop earrings made from New Zealand Inanga Pounamu. These stylish earrings are handcrafted from rare New Zealand jade, a treasure born in the majestic mountains of Aotearoa. Each piece carries the essence of nature’s beauty... timeless and...
    $190.00 USD
    $190.00 USD
  • Hand carved medium Nephrite jade cross earrings. Made by NZ Pacific from real jade. Online jewellery for sale online by NZ Pacific.Hand carved medium Nephrite jade cross earrings. Made by NZ Pacific from real jade. Online jewellery for sale online by NZ Pacific.
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    GUIDE
    GUIDE These wonderful earrings are a delight! When the light catches GUIDE you can see just why we love these beautiful earrings. The Jade is fine, delicately coloured and beautifully semi-translucent. GUIDE are lovingly packaged in a woven kete pouch. GUIDE are suspended from sterling silver...
    $218.00 USD
    $218.00 USD
  • Hand carved small Nephrite jade cross earrings. Made by NZ Pacific from real jade. Online jewellery for sale online by NZ Pacific.Hand carved small Nephrite jade cross earrings. Made by NZ Pacific from real jade. Online jewellery for sale online by NZ Pacific.
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    SHINE
    SHINE These wonderful earrings are a delight! When the light catches SHINE you can see just why we love these beautiful earrings. The Jade is fine, delicately coloured and beautifully semi-translucent. We have two options available; please use the drop-down menu to make your selection....
    $218.00 USD
    $218.00 USD
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  • Hand carved New Zealand Kokopu jade contemporary couple face pendant. Hand made for you by NZ Pacific. Hand carved jewellery made from real New Zealand jade and for sale online. One only pendant with adjustable green cord.Hand carved New Zealand Kokopu jade contemporary couple face pendant. Hand made for you by NZ Pacific. Hand carved jewellery made from real New Zealand jade and for sale online. One only pendant with adjustable green cord.
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    EYE TO EYE
    EYE TO EYE If you cherish quiet elegance, this pale green jade pendant captures a moment of tender connection, where classic artistry meets enduring grace. Two figures are delicately carved in profile, their eyes locked in a gaze that speaks of timeless devotion. Rendered...
    $329.00 USD
    $329.00 USD
  • 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 juicy red and passion red 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 juicy red and passion red cord. Delivery with Express Courier is included in the price.
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    CHERRY EYES
    CHERRY EYES 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, CHERRY EYES is a fantastic pendant for skull lovers. The skull emerges...
    $503.00 USD
    $503.00 USD
  • This picture shows a small sized Black Obsidian stone skull pendant that we have hand carved. It is polished to a soft shine and is a very striking piece. Provided with an adjustable meringue coloured cord.This picture shows a small sized Black Obsidian stone skull pendant that we have hand carved. It is polished to a soft shine and is a very striking piece. Provided with an adjustable meringue coloured cord.
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    PHANTOM
    PHANTOM - A very cool, small skull pendant with a lovely shimmery chatoyance at the back of the skull - you can catch a glimpse of it at the end of our video. Hand carved from Black Obsidian, an uncommon stone believed by some...
    $190.00 USD
    $190.00 USD
  • Hand made Jade knife with inset cartridge heads. Carved from a lovely piece of local New Zealand Jade. The quality of the workmanship and design is outstanding - this is a gorgeous display piece.Hand holding a knife with a green blade and black handle against a natural background
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    COLT 45
    COLT 45 - a large sculptural knife carved from New Zealand pounamu. This is an earthy tactile piece, beautifully balanced with sharp, clean lines - a lovely design that has been carved beautifully! COLT 45 was carved by John Elson and reflects his fascination...
    $1,479.00 USD
    $1,479.00 USD
  • Person holding a walking stick in front of bamboo plantsWalking stick with kiwi grip in front of bamboo plants
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    KIWI FLÂNEUR
    A striking blend of polished hardwood and hand-carved jade, this elegant piece is as much a conversation starter as it is a companion for leisurely strolls. The kiwi grip adds a touch of New Zealand charm, making it perfect for scenic walks with style....
    $1,027.00 USD
    $1,027.00 USD
  • 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 black 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 black cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
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    GREEN LIGHTNING
    GREEN LIGHTNING – A jade bolt of energy A KORU REIMAGINED – WHERE TRADITION MEETS SUPERHERO EDGE This isn’t just a koru - it’s a jade force of nature. Hand-carved from luminous New Zealand pounamu, its deep green hues shimmer with translucent depth, streaked with...
    $249.00 USD
    $383.00 USD
    $249.00 USD
  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable plum cord.This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable plum cord.
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    DUALITY
    DUALITY - koru pendant Refined, light and beautiful! Carved from New Zealand Kawakawa pounamu. Hold this piece up to the light to reveal the beauty concealed in the stone! Like all is Shaun's work, DUALITY is beautiful carved and finished. His stone selection is...
    $364.00 USD
    $364.00 USD
  • This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable oat coloured cord.This photo shows a koru pendant carved from New Zealand Jade. We provide this piece with an adjustable oat coloured cord.
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    NYMPH
    NYMPH - a medium sized koru pendant Carved from beautiful New Zealand Kawakawa pounamu. A Hero’s Pendant Carved in Jade This is a power piece. Hand-carved from luminous green jade with razor-sharp precision, this contemporary pendant radiates unshakable energy, growth, and quiet strength. Its...
    $364.00 USD
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    $364.00 USD
  • Hand carved contemporary jade double koru jewellery. Made by Donna Summers for NZ Pacific from New Zealand greenstone.Hand carved contemporary jade double koru jewellery. Made by Donna Summers for NZ Pacific from New Zealand greenstone.
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    KORU EYES
    KORU EYES - New Zealand pounamu koru pendant Spring is around the corner, the wind has picked up, the leaves are green and the promise of Summer is just around the corner - slip on your KORU EYES - sharpen your focus and dream of...
    $383.00 USD
    $383.00 USD
  • This picture shows a hand carved New Zealand jade contemporary half-shield pendant. It is a light 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 light 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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    GREEN HEART
    GREEN HEART: Pounamu Breastplate – Pale Green Jade Carved from New Zealand jade, this breastplate pendant presents a clean, unbroken plane of pale green stone - its colour even and undisturbed, its surface precisely finished. The classic shield shape is a traditional form but...
    $364.00 USD
    $364.00 USD
  • This is a wonderful, contemporary large koru from stained bone. Hand carved and provided with an adjustable oat cord.This is a wonderful, contemporary large koru from bone. Hand carved and provided with an adjustable olive cord.
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    UONDA
    UONDA - contemporary koru pendant, carved in bone and stained with a home made tea dye. We have two options available; stained bone or natural bone. Please use the drop-down menu to make your selection. Hand-carved from smooth bone, UONDA embodies the eternal dance...
    $135.00 USD
    $135.00 USD
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  • This piece is a medium sized, oval round, disc pendant. It is suspended on a beige coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.This piece is a medium sized, oval round, disc pendant. It is suspended on a beige coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.
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    SUN DROPLETS
    SUN DROPLETS - disc pendant, carved from New Zealand jade Minimalist yet striking, this pendant puts the spotlight on its stunning stone, showcasing a mesmerising blend of colours and textures. Flawlessly carved, SUN DROPLETS features a sleek, buffed finish, offering understated elegance. A contemporary...
    $191.00 USD
    $191.00 USD
  • This piece is a medium sized, oval round, disc pendant. It is suspended on a beige coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.This piece is a medium sized, oval round, disc pendant. It is suspended on a beige coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.
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    GREEN HAVEN
    GREEN HAVEN - A disc pendant, carved from New Zealand jade Striking in its simplicity, this jade pendant highlights the stone’s natural beauty - a captivating interplay of colour and texture. Lightweight and smooth, its clean, cupped design exudes quiet elegance. GREEN HAVEN is a...
    $190.00 USD
    $190.00 USD
  • This piece is a large sized, oval round, disc pendant. It is suspended on a brown coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.This piece is a large sized, oval round, disc pendant. It is suspended on a brown coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.
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    LUSH
    LUSH - A disc pendant, carved from New Zealand jade A bold and refined jade disc that commands attention with its striking scale and beautiful stone. The lush, buffed stone reveals a hypnotic dance of emerald tones and its smooth curves will rest weightlessly against...
    $329.00 USD
    $329.00 USD
  • This is a lovely New Zealand Jade, pounamu drop pendant. It is bound with an adjustable Black coloured cord which is length adjustable.This is a lovely New Zealand Jade, pounamu drop pendant. It is bound with an adjustable Black coloured cord which is length adjustable.
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    LITTLE PEAK
    LITTLE PEAK - a lovely little Niho New Zealand Jade pendant LITTLE PEAK - a wonderful little pendant with a ton of 'punch'! Perfect if you are looking for a companion - something subtle, nicely shaped and carved from beautiful Jade. LITTLE PEAK is...
    $150.00 USD
    $150.00 USD
  • This piece is a small sized, oval round, disc pendant. It is suspended on a black coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.This piece is a small sized, oval round, disc pendant. It is suspended on a black coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.
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    WISHDROP
    WISHDROP - small disc pendant, carved from New Zealand jade  Small and subtle yet striking, this pendant is a discreet pendant that puts a lovely piece of jade over your heart. Simply carved, WISHDROP features a sleek, buffed finish, offering understated elegance. A contemporary unisex...
    $151.00 USD
    $151.00 USD
  • This piece is a large sized, oval round, disc pendant. It is suspended on a khaki coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.This piece is a large sized, oval round, disc pendant. It is suspended on a khaki coloured braided cord that is length adjustable.
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    DISCO
    DISCO - disc pendant, carved from New Zealand jade Meet your new favourite chunky charm... a weighty little wonder of mottled green jade, swirling with sandy whispers and sneaky purple flecks (like it’s hiding a bunch of secrets).  Wear it solo for earthy elegance, layer...
    $315.00 USD
    $315.00 USD

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