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 jasper stone happy, sad and angry face pendantsHand carved jasper stone happy, sad and angry face pendants
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    MERCURIAL
    MERCURIAL - Hand Carved Jasper Mood Pendants... wear your mood! Some days you're beaming. Some days you're simmering. We decided to help you let the world know how you're feeling in a subtle and fun way!  Now it's easy... with our whimsical trio of...
    $725.00 NZD
    $725.00 NZD
  • Snakeskin Agate contemporary drop pendant with black jade and woolly mammoth tusk beads. Hand carved for you by NZ Pacific.Snakeskin Agate contemporary drop pendant with black jade and woolly mammoth tusk beads. Hand carved for you by NZ Pacific.
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    TANGERINE
    TANGERINE - a contemporary drop pendant made with striking Snakeskin Agate, Woolly Mammoth and Black Jade beads. We love combining unusual materials to create eye-catching, original pendants - TANGERINE is a great example of this. This striking necklace showcases a trio of carefully selected beads,...
    $188.00 NZD
    $188.00 NZD
  • Hand crafted black jade and sterling silver spider necklace. This necklace is provided with a black adjustable cord. Contemporary black jade spider necklace with sterling silver. Delivered with express courier and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Hand crafted black jade and sterling silver spider necklace. This necklace is provided with a red adjustable cord. Contemporary black jade spider necklace with sterling silver. Delivered with express courier and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    BLACK WIDOW
      BLACK WIDOW - A friendly spider carved in Black Jade with with Sterling Silver.  BLACK WIDOW is a visually striking necklace, that combines artistry and craftsmanship beautifully. The Silver contrasts the Black Jade producing an edgy, unusual pendant that will be perfect for...
    $498.00 NZD
    $498.00 NZD
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  • Three women laughing together outdoors, one wearing black jade heart necklaceThis is a handcarved love heart pendant made from a gorgeous and striking piece of Black Jade with gold plated silver. This is a superbly carved and very unique piece if custom jewellery. For sale online from NZ Pacific.
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    THE POWER OF ATTRACTION
    THE POWER OF ATTRACTION - Gorgeous Heart pendants carved in Black Jade and Jasper with Gold Plated Sterling Silver. A little about the design... THE PHOENIX HEART This pendant is for the woman who carries her history not as a hidden wound, but as...
    $433.00 NZD
    $433.00 NZD
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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.
    NZ Pacific
    DREAMWEAVER
    DREAMWEAVER - handcrafted bone earrings. Solid, stylish and eye-catching. Perfect for any occasion, they offer a unique and fascinating look. Whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or adding a touch of sophistication to your everyday look, these earrings will turn heads. A...
    $555.00 NZD
    $555.00 NZD
  • Hand carved black jade bat pendant with sterling silverHand carved black jade bat pendant with sterling silver
    NZ Pacific
    ROOSTING
    ROOSTING - A very cool bat pendant carved in black jade with sterling silver, this piece is a beauty! At rest, yet ever watchful.Bats don't perch - they roost. This little companion is carved mid-roost, wings folded, claws gently gripping a moonlit branch. He's not...
    $698.00 NZD
    $698.00 NZD
  • A hand carved toki pendant made from New Zealand Aroha Stone. This is a smaller sized and visually striking piece of art to wear.A hand carved toki pendant made from New Zealand Aroha Stone. This is a smaller sized and visually striking piece of art to wear.
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    MAUVE
    MAUVE - hand-carved toki pendant, made from Aroha stone. This is a lovely pendant carved from an uplifting pink/purple piece of New Zealand Aroha Stone that glitters in the light. MAUVE is the perfect carving if you are looking for a small but expressive symbol...
    $195.00 NZD
    $195.00 NZD
  • Hand made woolly mammoth tusk fanshell necklace with Sterling Silver. Mammoth tusk fanshell pendant with Sterling silver surround and chain. Made by NZ Pacific and sale online only.woman wearing fanshell necklace
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    FANSHELL
    FANSHELL - ocean art meets ancient history! Hand carved FANSHELL necklace made from Woolly Mammoth tusk. These are beautiful, eye-catching pendants in the gorgeous pale, golden hues that are unique to mammoth tusk. Watch the short video to get a sense of their shape and the...
    $268.00 NZD
    $268.00 NZD
  • This is a handcrafted aotea stone pendant. 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 aotea stone pendant. 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.
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    BLUE LIGHT
    BLUE LIGHT - RARE AND BEAUTIFUL! This is a piece carved from rare New Zealand Aotea stone. A material found in a very small area in South Westland and prized for the beautiful blue, blue/white colours in the stone. BLUE LIGHT exhibits these colours beautifully. The design...
    $648.00 NZD
    $648.00 NZD
  • Hand carved Owl pendants, hand made for us from British Columbian Jade.Owl pendants, hand made in deer antler and jade.
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    KNOWLEDGE
    KNOWLEDGE - Hand Carved British Columbian Jade Owl Pendants KNOWLEDGE - we carved this piece to symbolise wisdom, knowledge and guidance. What better way to express these ideals than with a wise old owl! KNOWLEDGE is carved from a gorgeous apple green Jade. Each piece varies...
    $448.00 NZD
    $448.00 NZD
  • This pendant is a hand carved boat paddle. We have carved this with a Black jade blade or a green jade blade with a hardwood and sterling silver handle. Provided with a sterling silver chain.This pendant is a hand carved boat paddle. We have carved this with a Black jade blade or a green jade blade with a hardwood and sterling silver handle. Provided with a sterling silver chain.
    NZ Pacific
    PADDLE ON
    PADDLE ON Beautiful hand made paddle pendants. The handle is carved from hard wood with a sterling silver grip. The blade is hand carved from Australian Black Jade or Green Nephrite Jade. We have two options available - your choice of either a black...
    $355.00 NZD
    $355.00 NZD
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  • Hand made large New Zealand argillite toki pendant. Hand carved in New Zealand by Rueben Tipene. Hand made jewellery. Unique large argillite Toki with adjustable cord. Free shipping worldwide.TAUTOKO
    NZ Pacific
    TAUTOKO
    TAUTOKO - Support Meet TAUTOKO, a slender finely carved, toki crafted to embody the essence of support, looking out for your family, friends and community. TAUTOKO is a very clean drop-shaped toki with a subtle koru design carved into the front face. A beautiful traditional...
    $699.00 NZD
    $699.00 NZD
  • Small Butterfly design pendant carved in Red Agate. Real Agate jewellery for sale online with NZ Pacific. Small butterfly pendant hand made in red agate, provided with adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.Small Butterfly design pendant carved in Red Agate. Real Agate jewellery for sale online with NZ Pacific. Small butterfly pendant hand made in red agate, provided with adjustable cord and packaged in a woven kete pouch.
    NZ Pacific
    SCARLET
    SCARLET Imagine a delicate butterfly, expertly carved from radiant, soft red agate, catching the light with every one of its graceful movements. Its wings, kissed by nature's fiery hues, flutter with a life of their own, ready to take flight at any moment. This...
    $388.00 NZD
    $388.00 NZD
  • This is a wonderful New Zealand Jade and Bone necklace that can also be displayed as a sculpture with wooden stand.This is a wonderful New Zealand Jade and Bone necklace that can also be displayed as a sculpture with wooden stand.
    NZ Pacific
    RERE RATAPU
    RERE RATAPU - Sunday Glide A significant work of art, suitable for both wearing and display. Hand carved by Andrew Doughty, this substantial necklace is crafted from bone with inlays of jade, pāua shell, and brass, and is accompanied by a wooden display stand....
    $2,250.00 NZD
    $2,250.00 NZD
  • This is a hand carved bat pendant. It is made from New Zealand 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.This is a hand carved bat pendant. It is made from New Zealand 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.
    NZ Pacific
    PIPISTRELLO
    PIPISTRELLO - Silver and New Zealand Jade Pekapeka Pendant Look at the photos and the video to appreciate the quality of the design and the gorgeous execution - a genuine little work of art! The entire silver structure has been thoughtfully oxidised to accentuate...
    $798.00 NZD
    $798.00 NZD
  • Hand carved Red Jasper Stone contemporary drop pendant. Carved by NZ Pacific in Jasper Stone. This is a modern drop pendant made from natural materials.Hand carved Red Jasper Stone contemporary drop pendant. Carved by NZ Pacific in Jasper Stone. This is a modern drop pendant made from natural materials.
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    JASPER GRETCHEN
    JASPER GRETCHEN - Contemporary Jasper Stone Pendant A beautiful, drop pendant hand carved in a 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 just how...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
  • A hand carved drop pendant made from New Zealand Aroha Stone. This is a medium sized and visually striking piece, beautifully curved and sensuous. The perfect piece of jewellery for someone you love.A hand carved drop pendant made from New Zealand Aroha Stone. This is a medium sized and visually striking piece, beautifully curved and sensuous. The perfect piece of jewellery for someone you love.
    NZ Pacific
    AROHA
    AROHA - heart pendant in Aroha stone. A Geology of the Heart The heart, or manawa, is a universal symbol of AROHA (love) and the life force that binds us together. This heart-shaped pendant is hand-carved from rare and precious New Zealand Aroha stone. The stone...
    $245.00 NZD
    $245.00 NZD
  • Snail design pendant carved in red jasper with deer antler. Real jasper and bone jewellery for sale online with NZ Pacific.Snail design pendant carved in red jasper with deer antler. Real jasper and bone jewellery for sale online with NZ Pacific.
    NZ Pacific
    MINDFUL COMPANION
    MINDFUL COMPANION - Hand Carved Jasper and Deer Antler Snail Pendant Meet our minimalist home-owner with an eye for interior design. He's slow, and leaves a trail, but never far from home - the venerable snail! We've had this little guys' home carved in a...
    $428.00 NZD
    $428.00 NZD
  • Hand carved black jade and bone Orca pendant. Ocean themed pendants hand carved from natural materials by NZ Pacific. Unique handmade jewellery.Woman wearing an orca pendant
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    OCEAN HUNTER
    OCEAN HUNTER - Black Jade Orca Pendant We just had to add one of these beautiful black jade orcas to our marine selection - hand carved in a lovely black Australian jade with bone for their white patches. These are a great little pendants...
    $348.00 NZD
    $348.00 NZD
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  • This picture shows a large sized Grey Moonstone skull pendant that we have hand carved. It is polished to a soft shine and is a very striking piece. The cord is black and has a small grey floret binding just above the pendant.This picture shows a large sized Grey Moonstone skull pendant that we have hand carved. It is polished to a soft shine and is a very striking piece. The cord is black and has a small grey floret binding just above the pendant.
    NZ Pacific
    THE SILENT WATCHER
    THE SILENT WATCHER - a very COOL skull pendant! Hand carved from Grey Moonstone, a mystical gem shrouded in mystery - what a fabulous material for this beautiful piece! Known for its ethereal and calming energy, grey moonstone is revered as a stone of...
    $438.00 NZD
    $438.00 NZD
  • Red Jasper Stone meditating female pendant with Sterling Silver. Unique art to wear from NZ Pacific.Australian Black Jade meditating female pendant with Sterling Silver. Unique art to wear from NZ Pacific.
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    ZEN
    ZEN - A meditating female, carved in Red Jasper or Australian Black Jade with Sterling Silver surround. This is a fantastic work of ART TO WEAR! The Jasper is a wonderful stone - deep blood red with silver inclusions - mysterious and fascinating! The Back Jade...
    $788.00 NZD
    $788.00 NZD
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  • This is a hand carved Black Jade bird head pendant with New Zealand Jade insert. This is a smaller sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.This is a hand carved Black Jade bird head pendant with New Zealand Jade insert. This is a smaller sized necklace and is provided with an adjustable black cord.
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    BIRDS EYE VIEW
    BIRDS EYE VIEW - contemporary black jade pendant A beautiful black jade birds head pendant (with flair) with New Zealand Jade eye. This little piece was born from a broken twist - rather than throw the damaged piece away, Nick refashioned it into this...
    $598.00 NZD
    $598.00 NZD
  • This is a handcrafted aotea stone drop pendant. Delivered with an adjustable hand plaited cord.This is a handcrafted aotea stone drop pendant. Delivered with an adjustable hand plaited cord.
    NZ Pacific
    MORNING MOONLIGHT
    MORNING MOONLIGHT - a gorgeous Drop pendant hand carved from New Zealand Aotea stone. Aotea is a rare and very beautiful material found in limited quantities in New Zealand's South Westland. A simple, classic drop carved from aotea stone. This pendant embraces the stone's...
    $298.00 NZD
    $298.00 NZD
  • A hand carved bone toki pendant with NZ Pacific logo engraving. These have been stained with our home made tea dye. Unique hand made jewellery from New Zealand Pacific.Woman wearing NZ Pacific Toki
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    NZP TOKI
    An original 'NZ Pacific' Toki! We've carved these wonderful Toki pendants from Bone and have stained them with our home made tea dye - this gives the pendant an antique look... what's not to love?! This is a lovely bone carving with some beautiful detail...
    $198.00 NZD
    $198.00 NZD
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  • A gorgeous hand carved black jade bowline knot pendant with sterling silver. Hand made in Black Jade with Sterling Silver and provided with sterling silver chain.A gorgeous hand carved black jade bowline knot pendant with sterling silver. Hand made in Black Jade with Sterling Silver and provided with sterling silver chain.
    NZ Pacific
    BOWLINE
    BOWLINE - anchor your journey! JEWELLERY FOR LOVER'S OF THE SEA! A gorgeous BOWLINE knot, hand carved in Black Jade with Sterling Silver.  Made for those who carry the sea in their spirit, this hand-carved black jade bowline embodies maritime utility and efficiency. Sculpted...
    $445.00 NZD
    $445.00 NZD
  • This picture shows a beautiful flower jade flower pendant with sterling silver flowers. This is a spectacular work of art and is a one off piece. Hand carved from New Zealand Flower Jade with sterling silver flowers, replicating a beautiful flower.This picture shows a beautiful flower jade flower pendant with sterling silver flowers. This is a spectacular work of art and is a one off piece. Hand carved from New Zealand Flower Jade with sterling silver flowers, replicating a beautiful flower.
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    TUI'S NECTAR
    TUI'S NECTAR - this is a fantastic FLOWER Jade piece! Made to celebrate spring, flowers and all things light and beautiful! This is a Kowhai flower - if you know this bloom you will have seen Tui with their beaks buried deep in the flower...
    $777.00 NZD
    $777.00 NZD
  • This photo shows a disc pendant hand carved from Lignum Vitae with premium nz paua shell, Mother of Pearl alongside; brass, copper 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 disc pendant hand carved from Lignum Vitae with premium nz paua shell, Mother of Pearl alongside; brass, copper 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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    LUMINARY TIDES
    LUMINARY TIDES - South Pacific Inlay Pendant Where Earth, Ocean, and Sky Converge in Artisan Craftsmanship This is a stunning disc pendant hand crafted by Yannis Petzold. Embark on a journey to the heart of the South Pacific with this breathtaking inlay pendant -...
    $979.00 NZD
    $979.00 NZD
  • This piece is a fine, zen circle shaped pendant. It was carved from a lovely piece of red jasper stone. It is suspended on an black braided cord that is length adjustable.woman wearing red jasper zen circle pendant
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    LIFE RING
    LIFE RING - Hand carved in a wonderful piece of red Jasper stone. This is a beautiful zen circle pendant. Gorgeous and unique - gift this piece to someone very special. You won't regret it! LIFE RING can be positioned wherever you like on...
    $333.00 NZD
    $333.00 NZD
  • Hand carved boxing glove pendant made from black jade. The cord is adjustable so that you can wear this where it suits you best. We ship these worldwide and the postage is included in the price.Hand carved boxing glove made from black jade. The cord is adjustable so that you can wear this where it suits you best. We ship these worldwide and the postage is included in the price.
    NZ Pacific
    SMOKIN' JOE
    SMOKIN' JOE - Black Jade Boxing Glove Pendant We carved this with Smoking' Joe Frazier in mind. A great sportsman and a terrific competitor - a World and Olympic Champion. This is a quirky piece, beautifully carved, bound and ready to wear - pendant for the...
    $420.00 NZD
    $420.00 NZD
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  • This pendant is handcrafted from rare Amber. It replicates a human heart. It is supplied with an adjustable oat cord.This pendant is handcrafted from rare Amber. It replicates a human heart. It is supplied with an adjustable oat cord.
    NZ Pacific
    HEART ON MY CHEST
    HEART ON MY CHEST Something for all the heart surgeons, cardiac nurses or lovers of the human heart 🫀As a shout out to all of you close to the heart, we decided to add one to our collection - hand carved in Amber. This is a...
    $477.00 NZD
    $477.00 NZD

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