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 turtle hatchling pendant. The egg is carved from green British Columbian jade and the turtle from bone. Designed and carved by NZ Pacific and for sale online.Hatchling turtle jade and bone pendant
    NZ Pacific
    HATCHLING
    HATCHLING - Magnificent Art to Wear! A Gorgeous Turtle Hatchling Pendant, Hand Carved in British Columbian Jade and Bone A pendant for lovers of all things unique, beautifully handcrafted and unexpected.This little turtle hatchling is hand carved from green nephrite jade and bone. It's...
    $498.00 NZD
    $498.00 NZD
  • A traditional Owl design carving, hand made for us from deer antler, bone. This is a work of art and is a collectable piece of traditional bone carving. It can be worn as a special piece of jewellery or displayed. This is art made to wear at its finest.A traditional Owl design carving, hand made for us from deer antler, bone. This is a work of art and is a collectable piece of traditional bone carving. It can be worn as a special piece of jewellery or displayed. This is art made to wear at its finest.
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    YOU'RE A HOOT
    YOU'RE A HOOT - Hand Carved Deer Antler Owl Pendant YOU'RE A HOOT - here's our tribute to the RURU - hand carved in deer antler. In New Zealand we have a native owl - the Ruru. The Ruru is a night owl in the...
    $333.00 NZD
    $333.00 NZD
  • Hand carved New Zealand Jade bangle with matte finish, by Ric Moor. This is a spectacular one off, bracelet hand made in New Zealand from gorgeous Jade. Unique art to wear, delivered in a woven kete pouch. Real New Zealand Jade. Outstanding craftsmanship by New Zealand Master Carver Ric Moor.Hand carved New Zealand Jade bangle with matte finish, by Ric Moor. This is a spectacular one off, bracelet hand made in New Zealand from gorgeous Jade. Unique art to wear, delivered in a woven kete pouch. Real New Zealand Jade. Outstanding craftsmanship by New Zealand Master Carver Ric Moor.
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    BOUGIE
    ...add a little BOUGIE to your wrist... Carved from New Zealand Marsden Jade, this bangle is an outstanding piece of jewellery - solid stone, polished to a sleek matte, it is both mysterious and exquisite.  This bracelet has been carved from a beautiful, and visually...
    $3,222.00 NZD
    $3,222.00 NZD
  • Hand carved mammoth tusk pendant. Hand made by NZ Pacific for sale online. Delivered with a sterling silver chain and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand carved mammoth tusk pendant. Hand made by NZ Pacific for sale online. Delivered with a sterling silver chain and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    SHINE BRIGHT NECKLACE
    SHINE BRIGHT NECKLACE Hand carved Woolly Mammoth tusk diamond pendant, with sterling silver surround. We have two options available; a light and a dark piece. Please use the drop-down menu to make your selection. The video shows the light piece. The Mammoth Tusk used...
    $168.00 NZD
    $168.00 NZD
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  • A beautiful hand made, bronze tiki pendant.A beautiful hand made, bronze tiki pendant.
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    POAKA TIKI
    POAKA TIKI - visually powerful Bronze Tiki pendant IN THE ARTISTS WORDS... This is fully 3D Hei Tiki Boar (poaka) w/ Pounamu eyes. Carved with tusks to match the hunter and an open hand to symbolise the holding of a Tewhatewha (a fighting staff)....
    $1,350.00 NZD
    $1,350.00 NZD
  • Hand carved Red Jasper Stone contemporary heart pendant. Carved by NZ Pacific in Jasper Stone. This is a heart drop pendant made from natural materials.Hand carved Red Jasper Stone contemporary heart pendant. Carved by NZ Pacific in Jasper Stone. This is a heart drop pendant made from natural materials.
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    JASPER HEART
    JASPER HEART - Contemporary Jasper Stone heart Pendant A beautiful heart pendant hand carved in a fabulous piece of Red Jasper Stone. Take a moment to watch the brief video we have made of this piece slowly revolving is the best way to appreciate...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
  • This is a hand carved Sterling Silver Fern leaf 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 Fern leaf pendant with Siberian Jade insert. This is a medium sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.
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    SILVER FERN
    SILVER FERN - Silver and Siberian Jade Fern leaf pendant Bursting with natural beauty and Kiwi charm, this sterling silver and Siberian jade fern leaf pendant captures the essence of one of New Zealand’s national symbols.  Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this pendant...
    $740.00 NZD
    $740.00 NZD
  • A gorgeous black jade toki pendant, carved with New Zealand's silver fern in relief. This is a pendant we designed for the Rugby World Cup. It is the fern that our national team the All Blacks wear on their jerseys, and the black is the colour of their team uniform. A fantastic and visually striking pendant, designed and carved by NZ Pacific.A gorgeous black jade toki pendant, carved with New Zealand's silver fern in relief. This is a pendant we designed for the Rugby World Cup. It is the fern that our national team the All Blacks wear on their jerseys, and the black is the colour of their team uniform. A fantastic and visually striking pendant, designed and carved by NZ Pacific.
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    THE BLACK FERN
    We source the finest black jade from Australia and use it to carve a range of custom pieces. This beautifully bound Toki is carved from this jade. It is a spectacular, deep black with a fern carved in relief into the heart of this epic design... introducing...
    $310.00 NZD
    $310.00 NZD
    $310.00 NZD
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  • This picture shows a Labradorite stone toki pendant that we have hand carved.This picture shows a Labradorite stone toki pendant that we have hand carved.
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    AZURE TOKI
    AZURE TOKI - A super cool, contemporary, toki pendant. This one is full of surprises! Carved from a select piece of Labradorite, this toki pendant is a piece of captured magic. Its sleek, contemporary form belies a hidden, dynamic world within. Presenting a serene,...
    $325.00 NZD
    $325.00 NZD
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  • A gorgeous hand carved black jade reef knot pendant with sterling silver. Hand made in Black Jade with Sterling Silver and provided with adjustable cord.A gorgeous hand carved black jade reef knot pendant with sterling silver. Hand made in Black Jade with Sterling Silver and provided with adjustable cord.
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    HERACLES KNOT
    HERACLES KNOT The reef knot’s legacy: a symbol of unity and balance, used historically to secure sails, bind cargo and, ceremonially, in rituals of partnership. Wearing it signifies respect for tradition and the quiet power of connection. For those who find beauty in purpose,...
    $445.00 NZD
    $445.00 NZD
  • 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......
    $828.00 NZD
    $828.00 NZD
  • A striking hand carved dagger pendant. These are carved with a Red Jasper Stone head and a hardwood handle. It is provided with a Sterling Silver chain. We ship these worldwide with express courier.A striking hand carved knife pendant. These are carved with a Red Jasper Stone head and a hardwood handle. The cords are hand plaited in our waxed polyester which is robust, strong and durable. We ship these worldwide with express courier.
    NZ Pacific
    PLUM DAGGER
    PLUM DAGGER - Jasper with Hardwood and Sterling Silver Dagger Pendants We are really delighted with this design! Fashioned with a dirk, or dagger, in mind, these are beautiful pieces that can be worn as a pendant or displayed on your desk and used...
    From $544.00 NZD
    From $544.00 NZD
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  • 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...
    $368.00 NZD
    $460.00 NZD
    $368.00 NZD
  • This pendant is a hand carved boat paddle. We have carved this with a Black jade blade or a green jade blade with sterling silver handle. Provided with an adjustable cord.Paddle pendant
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    RIVERBLADE
    RIVERBLADE Handcrafted Jade Paddle Pendant  - A Wilderness Lover’s Treasure Celebrate your passion for paddling with this cool handmade pendant, inspired by the spirit of adventure. Each piece features a finely detailed paddle blade crafted from lustrous green or black jade, symbolising strength and a...
    $355.00 NZD
    $355.00 NZD
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  • This picture shows a large sized Snowflake 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 red cord.This picture shows a large sized Snowflake 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 red cord.
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    SHADOW
    SHADOW - A very cool skull pendant! Hand carved from Snowflake Obsidian, an uncommon stone believed by some to have healing properties. The skull is an ancient symbol that has long been adopted to evoke a host of strong emotional responses - ranging from...
    $420.00 NZD
    $420.00 NZD
  • Sterling Silver drop pendant with Black Jade centre and Gold Plated interior. Provided with a sterling silver chain.Sterling Silver drop pendant with Black Jade centre and Gold Plated interior. Provided with a sterling silver chain.
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    LA PROCRÉATION
    LA PROCRÉATION - a gorgeous and unique pendant. We've used Sterling Silver with a subtle gold-plated interior, and a lovely deep black piece of jade for the centre piece. We made this to symbolise fertility, procreation, new life and the future. LA PROCRÉATION... a quirky,...
    $440.00 NZD
    $440.00 NZD
  • This piece is a contemporary disc pendant hand carved in New Zealand jade.This piece is a contemporary disc pendant hand carved in New Zealand jade.
    NZ Pacific
    STURGEON MOON
    STURGEON MOON - pounamu disc pendant - hand made art to wear! A magnificent disc pendant, hand crafted by Madelyne Gourdin. What's not to love about this piece - gorgeous and rare New Zealand Jade from the Nelson region, thoughtfully and beautifully carved and...
    $420.00 NZD
    $558.00 NZD
    $420.00 NZD
  • Hand carved black jade star pendant. Hand made black jade star pendant with adjustable cord.Hand carved black jade star pendant. Hand made black jade star pendant with adjustable cord.
    NZ Pacific
    LUMINARY
    LUMINARY - Black jade star pendant A beautiful, contemporary necklace hand carved from deep black jade. This is a lovely little pendant that will appeal if you're after something a little different. We have carved this from Black Jade - a deep black colour...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
  • These are stunning large sized drop flower jade earrings carved in New Zealand by Josey Coyle. It is carved from a beautiful green piece of New Zealand Flower Jade and with Sterling Silver hooks and findings.These are stunning large sized drop flower jade earrings carved in New Zealand by Josey Coyle. It is carved from a beautiful green piece of New Zealand Flower Jade and with Sterling Silver hooks and findings.
    NZ Pacific
    DES FLEURS
    DES FLEURS These long, bold drop earrings are a celebration of nature’s playful side, crafted from beautiful New Zealand flower jade. The stone’s soft orange and pale green mimic the lively hues of a sunset-kissed meadow, and their substantial size ensures they will command...
    $650.00 NZD
    $650.00 NZD
  • 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
    LOVERS REALM - Bone carving work at its finest! A wonderful, intricate twist 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...
    $780.00 NZD
    $780.00 NZD
  • A hand carved large New Zealand Flower 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 Flower 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.
    NZ Pacific
    KEA PLUME
    KEA PLUME Large, bold and eye-Catching! This is a beautiful piece crafted by Kerry Thompson from a lovely piece of New Zealand Marsden Jade.  KEA PLUME... named after an irrepressible rogue of the New Zealand high country, this is a pendant full of character,...
    $1,400.00 NZD
    $1,400.00 NZD
  • This picture shows a vase pendant that we designed in black jade. It is a black vase necklace that is carved in detail. A really attractive and eye-catching piece of handmade jewellery. The cord is hand plaited braid in charcoal grey and maui blue and the length can be adjusted. Delivered to you in a woven kete pouch and shipped with Express Courier.This picture shows a vase pendant that we designed in black jade. It is a black vase necklace that is carved in detail. A really attractive and eye-catching piece of handmade jewellery. The cord is hand plaited braid in charcoal grey and maui blue and the length can be adjusted. Delivered to you in a woven kete pouch and shipped with Express Courier.
    NZ Pacific
    OINOCHOE
    OINOCHOE - a wonderful vase pendant, traditionally used to pour wine! Hand carved in Australian Black Jade, this is a little beauty - a little quirky and a lot of fun! The carving is exquisite, with lovely attention to detail. We've hand plaited a...
    $477.00 NZD
    $477.00 NZD
  • 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.
    NZ Pacific
    MANAWA ORA
    MANAWA ORA - 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 Manawa ora which means Hope. I like that it also hasthe double meaning of 'breath...
    $1,800.00 NZD
    $1,800.00 NZD
  • This large crab claw pendant is carved from a lovely deep green piece of New Zealand jade. It has an adjustable black coloured cord which can be slipped over the head and adjusted to the length that you prefer. Hand carved in New Zealand from our local jade by Kyohei Noguchi.This large crab claw pendant is carved from a lovely deep green piece of New Zealand jade. It has an adjustable black coloured cord which can be slipped over the head and adjusted to the length that you prefer. Hand carved in New Zealand from our local jade by Kyohei Noguchi.
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    THE CLINCHER
    THE CLINCHER - New Zealand Jade crab claw pendant carved by Kyohei Noguchi. Cast your mind back to exploring a rocky shore - the glimpse of a crab as it scuttles across the rocks, its distinctive claw raised as it navigates the tidal zone....
    $777.00 NZD
    $777.00 NZD
  • Hand carved bone double lizard pendant.Hand carved bone double lizard pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    ECHO
    Meet ECHO the Gecko! Hand carved Gecko pendant, made from bone Some friendships are hard to shake! Here's something for lizard lovers, a pendant that pays homage to the native New Zealand Gecko. This little pendant captures a moment of pure, unshakeable connection - two...
    $258.00 NZD
    $258.00 NZD
  • Ruby Stone and Sterling Silver RingRuby Stone and Sterling Silver Ring
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    RUBY HASHTAG
    RUBY HASHTAG - Ruby Stone and Sterling Silver Ring RUBY HASHTAG - this little pearler is very current! Hand crafted by Ana Krakosky from a beautiful Ruby stone. Hand made from a great combination of materials by our good friend and artist - Ana...
    $557.00 NZD
    $655.00 NZD
    $557.00 NZD
  • This picture shows a hand carved jade half-shield with Koru pendant. It is a semi-translucent green colour. This is a wonderful 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 Ric Moor. Delivery is free worldwide.This picture shows a hand carved jade half-shield with Koru pendant. It is a semi-translucent green colour. This is a wonderful 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 Ric Moor. Delivery is free worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    STRENGTH WITHIN
    STRENGTH WITHIN A gorgeous half-shield shaped pendant, carved from a piece of New Zealand Pounamu. Hand carved by Ric Moor. STRENGTH WITHIN - we love the jade, the carving and the exquisite craftsmanship! A stunning work of Art to Wear! Rooted in the ethos of...
    $598.00 NZD
    $598.00 NZD
  • Woman wearing a hair pin in a bun hair styleHand carved bone hair pin with double sided koru design.
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    SWEET DREAMS
    SWEET DREAMS - Hand Carved Bone Hair Pin by Amanda Thompson.. this is a beauty! This wonderful hair pin is decorated with a double sided koru design. This is etched into the bone and then inked so that it is revealed in all its...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
  • Hand crafted large, New Zealand Jade toki earrings with Sterling Silver Hooks. Jade toki earrings, packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand crafted large, New Zealand Jade toki earrings with Sterling Silver Hooks. Jade toki earrings, packaged in a woven kete pouch.
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    LEAD WITH LOVE
    LEAD WITH LOVE - Unique Pounamu Toki Earrings Beautifully designed, handcrafted toki design earrings. LEAD WITH LOVE are something a little different from our friend and jade artist - Donna Summers. Carved from a beautiful translucent New Zealand pounamu, this traditional design - the toki,...
    $428.00 NZD
    $428.00 NZD
  • Hand carved plane and heart pendant from Australian Black Jade with Sterling Silver. This is a very cool piece of jewellery, hand made by NZ Pacific. We provide this with an adjustable cord. Free Postage Worldwide.Hand carved plane and heart pendant from Australian Black Jade with Sterling Silver. This is a very cool piece of jewellery, hand made by NZ Pacific. We provide this with an adjustable cord. Free Postage Worldwide.
    NZ Pacific
    JETSETTER
    JETSETTER - hand made from Black Jade and Sterling Silver. A large pendant for lovers of flight! Hand carved plane pendant from Australian Black Jade with Sterling Silver. This is a very cool piece of jewellery, hand made by NZ Pacific. This necklace looks...
    $495.00 NZD
    $495.00 NZD

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