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 hook pendant carved from New Zealand Flower Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable Kalahari cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.This photo shows a hook pendant carved from New Zealand Flower Jade. The artist, Shaun Gardiner, has carved this beautifully. We provide this piece with an adjustable Kalahari cord. This is a fantastic work of art, we have one only.
    NZ Pacific
    KISSED BY THE SUN
    KISSED BY THE SUN - a medium sized hook pendant. KISSED BY THE SUN is a pendant carved by Shaun Gardiner with his quintessential design flair and singular carving talent! A hook like no other - a joyful piece crafted from an exceptional piece...
    $270.00 USD
    $388.00 USD
    $270.00 USD
  • This photo shows a large sized Toki pendant hand carved from antique elephant statue with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 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 black 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 large sized Toki pendant hand carved from antique elephant statue with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 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 black 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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    SLEEPING BEAUTY
    SLEEPING BEAUTY This is quite the work of art. An absolute knockout piece crafted for us by Yannis Petzold. Everything about this piece is quite remarkable - the selection of material, the subtle shape of the toki, the cord design and the sublime craftsmanship...
    $442.00 USD
    $442.00 USD
  • This pendant is a contemporary, large sized and beautiful koru necklace carved from New Zealand Kawakawa Jade. Ross Crump carved this piece for us so the workmanship is outstanding. Handmade in New Zealand, a beautiful piece of jade jewellery.This pendant is a contemporary, large sized and beautiful koru necklace carved from New Zealand Kawakawa Jade. Ross Crump carved this piece for us so the workmanship is outstanding. Handmade in New Zealand, a beautiful piece of jade jewellery.
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    WHISKED AWAY
    WHISKED AWAY This is a large sized, bold and gorgeous Inanga Jade Koru! WHISKED AWAY is carved with swing and grace which gives it a light look - this can really be worn by anyone. Everything about this carving screams New Zealand - the...
    $359.00 USD
    $359.00 USD
  • This photo shows a beautiful New Zealand jade toki suspended from a hand plaited adjustable cord. The binding around the top of the toki is a dark blue and creme colour. The cord is length adjustable which allows the pendant to be positioned where it suits you best. The toki was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a wonderful jade carver from New Zealand.This photo shows a beautiful New Zealand jade toki suspended from a hand plaited adjustable cord. The binding around the top of the toki is a dark blue and creme colour. The cord is length adjustable which allows the pendant to be positioned where it suits you best. The toki was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a wonderful jade carver from New Zealand.
    NZ Pacific
    ICE STORM
    ICE STORM ICE STORM is hand carved from a lovely piece of New Zealand Pounamu. This particular stone is sometimes called 'snowflake' pounamu because of the white inclusions through the stone. It is certainly a very striking piece with lots of character and visual...
    $353.00 USD
    $353.00 USD
  • Hand carved bone whale tail pendant with black adjustable cord.Hand carved bone whale tail pendant with black adjustable cord.
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    DEEP WISDOM
    DEEP WISDOM This design has lovely traditional, decorative detail - it is finely engraved and culminates in a graceful whaletail. The whale is revered in Māori mythology. They were called upon for protection and guidance on the long canoe journey's to New Zealand. There...
    $113.00 USD
    $113.00 USD
  • This picture shows a hand carved black jade circle pendant with sterling silver inlay. It is suspended from an adjustable Black cord. Delivery is free worldwide.This picture shows a hand carved black jade circle pendant with sterling silver inlay. It is suspended from an adjustable Black cord. Delivery is free worldwide.
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    ENSŌ
    ENSŌ - ZEN Circle Normally drawn with one or two fluid brushstrokes, ENSŌ represents a moment in time when the mind is free and the body can create unimpeded by worldly constraints. A symbol of total enlightenment, a minimalist symbol for strength and elegance...
    $354.00 USD
    $354.00 USD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade woman drop pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful light green jade figure of a woman, drop necklace with black adjustable cord.Hand carved New Zealand Jade woman drop pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful light green jade figure of a woman, drop necklace with black adjustable cord.
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    WAHINE
    WAHINE - Woman WAHINE is a shapely piece that radiates the features of a women in a subtle way. This is an elegant and striking pendant carved from New Zealand Pounamu. WAHINE is a graceful, chic and modern carving by Ana Krakosky. Check out...
    $359.00 USD
    $417.00 USD
    $359.00 USD
  • Carved from a lovely piece of local New Zealand Jade. The quality of the workmanship and design is outstanding - this is a piece you will want to wear all the time. We have suspended this from a oat cord which can be adjusted with a couple of slip knots and a fern green binding.Carved from a lovely piece of local New Zealand Jade. The quality of the workmanship and design is outstanding - this is a piece you will want to wear all the time. We have suspended this from a oat cord which can be adjusted with a couple of slip knots and a fern green binding.
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    LAPUA
    LAPUA - Looking for something different? This one's for you! A medium sized Toki that displays a beautiful array of earthy greens and darker, braided mineral inclusions along the length of the piece. Slip LAPUA over your head and you'll be donning a stunning piece of...
    $393.00 USD
    $393.00 USD
  • This picture shows a large sized Bumblebee Jasper stone skull pendant that we have hand carved. It is polished to a soft shine and is a very striking piece. The cord is a orange and tan colour and has a small orange floret binding just above the pendant.This picture shows a large sized Bumblebee Jasper stone skull pendant that we have hand carved. It is polished to a soft shine and is a very striking piece. The cord is a orange and tan colour and has a small orange floret binding just above the pendant.
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    ISLE OF MAN
    ISLE OF MAN - Hand carved from Bumblebee Jasper, a very interesting stone, which adds a unique flavour to this cool skull pendant. Bumblebee Jasper is the perfect stone for this skull pendant! It radiates a bold and vibrant energy carried through the striking...
    $252.00 USD
    $252.00 USD
  • Hand carved Prehnite Crystal butterfly Pendant. Made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Exotic, Hand made butterfly Jewellery.Hand carved Prehnite Crystal butterfly Pendant. Made by NZ Pacific and for sale online. Exotic, Hand made butterfly Jewellery.
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    AURÉLIE
    AURÉLIE - golden, perfect for a butterfly with sunny, radiant wings! A beautiful butterfly pendant hand made from gorgeous, light and bright yellow prehnite crystal. This is a wonderfully light, semi-transparent pendant which reveals its fascinating internal crystalline structure. We love this piece! A wee bit of...
    $237.00 USD
    $237.00 USD
  • This is a handcrafted real opal ring with sterling silver. The colours are a gorgeous turquoise blue. 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 real opal ring with sterling silver. The colours are a gorgeous turquoise blue. 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.
    NZ Pacific
    OPAL RING
    OPAL RING This is a very cool ring made with stunning, luminescent piece of Opal - check out the beautiful blue and lilac colours in the stone. The opal used for this ring was acquired some years ago by the artist on a visit...
    $333.00 USD
    $333.00 USD
  • Hand crafted large, British Columbian Jade drop earrings with Sterling Silver Hooks. Jade drop earrings, packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand crafted large, British Columbian Jade drop earrings with Sterling Silver Hooks. Jade drop earrings, packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    GLOW
    GLOW Beautifully handcrafted, GLOW are large drop earrings made from British Columbian Jade.  A wonderful look for your ears! We're thrilled to have these on offer for you - hand carved by Kristal Thompson. GLOW are lovingly packaged in a woven kete pouch. Delivery with Express...
    $269.00 USD
    $269.00 USD
  • This photo shows a mummy skull pendant hand carved in deer antler. It is provided with a plaited cord necklace which is length adjustable.This photo shows a mummy skull pendant hand carved in deer antler. It is provided with a plaited cord necklace which is length adjustable.
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    THE TRANSFORMER
    THE TRANSFORMER A mummy skull pendant hand carved from Deer Antler - THE TRANSFORMER... nonconformist, free-thinking and just a little different! The skull is an ancient symbol that has long been adopted to evoke a host of strong emotional responses - ranging from fear...
    $179.00 USD
    $179.00 USD
  • Hand carved bone snake skull pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made snake with skull necklace from bone. Snake skull necklace for men and women.Hand carved bone snake skull pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Free postage worldwide. Hand made snake with skull necklace from bone. Snake skull necklace for men and women.
    NZ Pacific
    VIPER
    VIPER After something different? You've landed on the right page! Allies or Enemies? The Choice is Yours... A coiled viper, muscles tensed, tongue tasting the air - poised to strike or standing guard? Beside it, a watchful skull, silent and knowing. Are they locked...
    $173.00 USD
    $173.00 USD
  • 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.
    NZ Pacific
    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...
    $162.00 USD
    $162.00 USD
  • Black jade goddess pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Black Jade jewellery for sale online. Midnight Goddess is provided on a black adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Black jade goddess pendant. Hand carved by NZ Pacific. Black Jade jewellery for sale online. Midnight Goddess is provided on a black adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    MIDNIGHT GODDESS
    MIDNIGHT GODDESS - the Venus of Willendorf figurine, hand carved in Black Jade. This is a gorgeous piece to hold, rounded and weighty. The original Venus of Willendorf was discovered in Austria and is believed to have been carved around 30,000 BCE. Although there is...
    $276.00 USD
    $276.00 USD
  • This is a hand carved Snow Jade dragon pendant. This is a medium sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable plum cord. Hand carved white jade dragon necklace for men and women.This is a hand carved Snow Jade dragon pendant. This is a medium sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable plum cord. Hand carved white jade dragon necklace for men and women.
    NZ Pacific
    SNOW DRAGON
    SNOW DRAGON - carved in Snow Jade, a pendant for dragon lovers and those who walk between worlds! Crafted from luminous white jade, this exquisite pendant embodies purity, wisdom, and the eternal dance of cosmic forces. The circular form represents the cyclical nature of...
    $266.00 USD
    $266.00 USD
  • Hand holding a green knife with a forest backgroundHand 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.
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    357 MAGNUM
    357 MAGNUM - 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! 357 MAGNUM was carved by John Elson and reflects his fascination...
    $629.00 USD
    $629.00 USD
  • Hand carved black jade petrel bird pendant. Made by NZ Pacific, unique jewellery for sale online. Black Jade petrel bird necklaces with adjustable cords. Delivered with express courier and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved black jade petrel bird pendant. Made by NZ Pacific, unique jewellery for sale online. Black Jade petrel bird necklaces with adjustable cords. Delivered with express courier and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    TĀIKO
    TĀIKO - Black Petrel Like your average Kiwi - these birds are great travellers! They spend half their lives in the oceans around Ecuador and Peru and their breeding seasons down here in New Zealand - wonderful, graceful seabirds that every sailor of the...
    $266.00 USD
    $266.00 USD
  • This is a hand carved bone baby dragon pendant. It is made from bone and has an adjustable black coloured cord. This is a large sized necklace and is a very unique, one only, pendant that is a piece for art lovers.This is a hand carved bone baby dragon pendant. It is made from bone and has an adjustable black coloured cord. This is a large sized necklace and is a very unique, one only, pendant that is a piece for art lovers.
    NZ Pacific
    THE HATCHLING
    THE HATCHLING - carved in bone THE HATCHLING is a superb example of creative carving and lovely craftsmanship. A Fierce Talisman of Power & Passion Unleash your dragon! This beautifully detailed, hand-carved bone pendant depicts a small but fiery dragon, its sinuous body bursting...
    $179.00 USD
    $179.00 USD
  • This pendant is a hand carved puma. We've carved this from a lovely piece of black jade and we provide it with a hand plaited cord. Shipping is free worldwide.This pendant is a hand carved puma. We've carved this from a lovely piece of black jade and we provide it with a hand plaited cord. Shipping is free worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    PUMA THURMAN
    PUMA THURMAN - A hand carved Australian Black Jade pendant for all lovers of the mighty PUMA! This really is a glorious piece - beautifully carved and polished to a low shine. The black jade is superb, blemish free - it glows with the spirit...
    $264.00 USD
    $264.00 USD
  • A handcarved masterpiece. A complex large twist pendant carved from bone by Yuri Terenyi for NZ Pacific. This is a true piece of wearable art which is collectible. A one-off masterpiece and quite unique.A handcarved masterpiece. A complex large twist pendant carved from bone by Yuri Terenyi for NZ Pacific. This is a true piece of wearable art which is collectible. A one-off masterpiece and quite unique.
    NZ Pacific
    UNIDOS POR EL AMOR
    UNIDOS POR EL AMOR - bound by love At the heart of this piece is connection and freedom. Two individually carved pieces forever linked - UNIDOS POR EL AMOR! This is a remarkable piece. The carving skill required to create this work of art is exceptional. We...
    $466.00 USD
    $466.00 USD
  • This medium sized horse pendant is made from Australian Black Jade. We've hand carved this piece for all the horse lovers out there. Free postage worldwide. Black Jade Stone horse head jewellery.This medium sized horse pendant is made from Australian Black Jade. We've hand carved this piece for all the horse lovers out there. Free postage worldwide. Black Jade Stone horse head jewellery.
    NZ Pacific
    RUFFIAN
    For all horse lovers out there! Take a look at RUFFIAN - also known as the Queen of the Fillies! A famous racehorse with a massive heart! We're big horse lovers down here at NZ Pacific - dad has worked with horses on the...
    $293.00 USD
    $293.00 USD
  • Hand carved black jade stingray pendant. Handmade by NZ Pacific from real black jade. Black Jade jewellery for sale online.Hand carved black jade stingray pendant. Handmade by NZ Pacific from real black jade. Black Jade jewellery for sale online.
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    SAND DWELLER
    A beautiful pendant carved from Australian Black Jade. The stone is a deep black - perfect for these little stingrays. You can imagine this little guy settled in the sediment keeping an eye open for an unwary crustacean! Watch our brief video to see...
    $252.00 USD
    $252.00 USD
  • This photo shows a beautiful Inanga jade toki suspended from a hand plaited adjustable cord. The binding around the top of the toki is a blue and brown colour. The cord is length adjustable which allows the pendant to be positioned where it suits you best. The toki was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a wonderful jade carver from New Zealand.This photo shows a beautiful Inanga jade toki suspended from a hand plaited adjustable cord. The binding around the top of the toki is a blue and brown colour. The cord is length adjustable which allows the pendant to be positioned where it suits you best. The toki was carved for us by Jen Hung who is a wonderful jade carver from New Zealand.
    NZ Pacific
    WYE CREEK
    WYE CREEK - we've given this piece the name of a beautiful area on the West face of the Remarkables mountain range overlooking the shores of Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand. The stone picks up the gorgeous colours of this country and the waters...
    $390.00 USD
    $390.00 USD
  • Hand carved large New Zealand flower Jade facet drop pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful orange and green marsden flower jade large facet drop necklace with black adjustable cord.Hand carved large New Zealand flower Jade facet drop pendant. Made by Ana Krakosky for NZ Pacific in New Zealand Pounamu, jade. A beautiful orange and green marsden flower jade large facet drop necklace with black adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    BEDROCK FLOWER
    BEDROCK FLOWER An exquisite piece of Art to Wear, carved from a gorgeous piece of New Zealand flower jade - this is a rare, exceptional stone! Tactile, weighty and stunning, BEDROCK FLOWER is a piece to be worn and handled. In the artists words......
    $496.00 USD
    $496.00 USD
  • A wonderful, intricate pendant handcarved by Yuri in bone. A beautifully sensual and fascinating form that reflects the complexity and wonder of human relationships.A wonderful, intricate pendant handcarved by Yuri in bone. A beautifully sensual and fascinating form that reflects the complexity and wonder of human relationships.
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    LOVERS REALM
    Bone carving work at its finest! A wonderful, intricate pendant handcarved by Yuri in bone. A beautifully sensual and fascinating form that reflects the complexity and wonder of human relationships. This is a one-off piece, beautifully hand crafted by Yuri Terenyi with exceptional attention to detail. A masterpiece by...
    $468.00 USD
    $468.00 USD
  • 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. Hand made by Ana Krakosky. Contemporary art to wear, one only ring. Delivered with Express Courier and packaged in a woven kete pouch.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. Hand made by Ana Krakosky. Contemporary art to wear, one only ring. Delivered with Express Courier and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    ELEGANCE
    ELEGANCE - a little fashionable accessoire.... you deserve it! Hand crafted by our friend, and fabulous artist, Ana Krakosky. Ana has used a lovely dark green pounamu for this beautiful ADJUSTABLE ring. We will ship this ring in a woven kete pouch. If you...
    $412.00 USD
    $412.00 USD
  • This pendant is a gorgeous and intricately carved mermaid and merman pendant. Carved by renowned bone carver Yuri Terenyi for us, this is a little masterpiece. The craftsmanship displayed in this piece is extraordinary - a collectors item, or a piece to wear and love.This pendant is a gorgeous and intricately carved mermaid and merman pendant. Carved by renowned bone carver Yuri Terenyi for us, this is a little masterpiece. The craftsmanship displayed in this piece is extraordinary - a collectors item, or a piece to wear and love.
    NZ Pacific
    SIREN OF THE SEA
    SIREN OF THE SEA - with sea salt skin and long luscious hair, a glorious glow and mysterious glare. Humming a tune while embracing the moonlight, SIREN OF THE SEA is a beauty of the night. Hand carved in bone by Yuri Terenyi, this is...
    $575.00 USD
    $575.00 USD
  • 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. Hand made by Ana Krakosky. Contemporary art to wear, one only ring. Delivered with Express Courier and packaged in a woven kete pouch.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. Hand made by Ana Krakosky. Contemporary art to wear, one only ring. Delivered with Express Courier and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    IMAGINE
    IMAGINE - a large, bold ring hand made from New Zealand pounamu and Sterling Silver. The central piece of pounamu is a beautiful Marsden jade, a very dark green piece of stone that contrasts wonderfully with its sterling silver surround. Hand crafted by Ana...
    $418.00 USD
    $418.00 USD

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