{"product_id":"a-lovers-embracelet","title":"A LOVER'S EMBRACELET","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_Container_bepvq_2 _Container-fullscreen_bepvq_37\" data-polaris-layer=\"true\" data-polaris-overlay=\"true\" id=\"WOOOOOOOOOOT\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_Modal_bepvq_41 _Modal-fullscreen_bepvq_92\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\":rdd6:\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_BodyWrapper_1doaz_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_Body_1doaz_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_PreviewContainer_gdz3i_1 _SideSpace_gdz3i_10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_PreviewSidebar_gdz3i_44\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MediaDetailsPanel_nc62d_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_AltTextForm_1aqky_6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_AltText_1aqky_6\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hgFtJN3JVIg?si=iIEF8DJbxc8B28bp\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_AltText_1aqky_6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA LOVER'S EMBRACELET - New Zealand Jade Bangle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: JEROMY VAN RIEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn outstanding bangle carved from New Zealand pounamu - carved with thoughtful symbolism influenced by the artist's close connection to māori tradition when growing up.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHere is a description of this piece from the artist...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRangi and Papa hold the waters of life up high and drink filling the universe with that magic energy we call... life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo effort was spared conserving the small amount of translucent stone (viewed from the top of this piece). Inspired by bracelets seen from Babylon and ancient times, I endeavoured to create a timeless artefact reflecting my love of myth and my fantasy that one day we will all have enough wealth to share.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAs you can see from his personal description, Jeromy is a very thoughtful artist who takes a lot of care to work with the natural attributes and beauty in the materials he is using. The result is carved art that is completely unique and very beautiful!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a one-off, hand made bangle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA LOVER'S EMBRACELET\u003c\/strong\u003e - a standout, one off work of Art to Wear and enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDELIVERY WITH EXPRESS COURIER IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jeromy Van Riel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand South Westland Nephrite Pounamu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside circumference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74mm (2.9 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 95mm (3.7 inches) long; 85mm (3.3 inches) wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA little about the artist in his own words...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeromy has always had interest in stones and bones, intrigued with Aotearoa history and ancient people.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeromy’s upbringing in Invercargill, New Zealand was immersed in Reo Maori, Kapa Haka and had insights into Maori spiritual beliefs through involvement in Mau raakau (Maaori martial arts), making and playing Taonga puuoro (Maaori musical instruments) and rongoa Maaori (Maaori healing modalities). Jeromy’s connection to his kaumatua continues today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComing from a Dutch migrant family Jeromy was compelled from an early age to explore what concepts of Tino Rangatiratanga, Mana Motuhake (self sovereignty) mean to Maori but (perhaps just as importantly) what it means to all people of the world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeromy spent 20 years of his life teaching te reo Maori, at all levels. Many of his past students have been recognised for their efforts to continue Jeromy’s work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeromy describes his work as being Future Colonial “through my art, I explore concepts of belonging, identity and value, I believe the main learning I received from my kaumaatua is that all people are equal, the measure of a person is through their conduct. I believe people are like stones. We spend time and patient consideration together in order to reveal the light from beneath the surface of something often overlooked. I consider a time when we accept and celebrate each other’s differences and actually obtain ‘te whiwhingatahitanga ki te wairua tapu” (unity).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToday Jeromy works from home Lake Haawea, New Zealand.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NZ Pacific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45911492526312,"sku":"NZPJ4B1","price":4832.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/1768\/files\/Embracelet_1.jpg?v=1774981558","url":"https:\/\/www.nzpacific.com\/en-us\/products\/a-lovers-embracelet","provider":"NZ Pacific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}