New Zealand  Pounamu/Jade

'Pounamu jewelry is typically carved into traditional Māori symbols. More than just a beautiful art form, pounamu can represent ancestors, connection with the natural world, or attributes such as strength, prosperity, love and harmony'

Crafted by very skilled West Coast Carvers using West Coast Pounamu/Greenstone 

For our Pounamu sculptures navigate to our SCULPTURE page.

Fish Hook/ Hei Matau

The Fish Hook design is said to bring strength, prosperity, peace and protection on your journeys most especially over waters. 

Fish Hook - PB9

Artist: Peter Bishop

Strong design in the dark green Pounamu.

Size: 55x35mm

$395.00

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Fish Hook - PB11

Artist: Peter Bishop

Strong design in the dark green Pounamu. Matte finished.

Size: 50x30mm

$325.00

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Fish Hook - PB10

Artist: Peter Bishop

In a matte finish

Peter is one of NZ's top carvers known for his exceptional workmanship.

Size: 55x33mm

$325.00

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Bounded Hook

Artist: Peter Bishop

In a brilliant green Flower Jade, this bounded hook is mesmerizing in colour and strength.

Peter is one of NZ's top carvers known for his exceptional workmanship.

Size: 85x43mm

$849.00

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Manaia

A mythological guardian which typically takes the form of the head of bird, the body of human and tail of fish. It is believed to be a messenger or connection between the sky, earth and sea. It embodies protection and balance. 

 

Manaia

Artist: Peter Bishop

Though a more simplistic form of the Manaia, this piece is elegant with exceptional workmanship 

 

 

$559.00

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Koru/ Spiral

The Koru is a symbol which represents harmony and eternal movement. Based from the unfurling of the native New Zealand fern frond, the circular and spiral shape has a powerful meaning of new beginnings, growth, harmony and peace

Koru

Artist: Rex Scott/Technonic Jade

Rex carves from what the stone itself speaks to him. From the flow of the grain to the stories the stone is telling him. 

This darker piece of Pounamu with its translucency is gorgeous for everyday or special occasion.

Size: 50mm in diameter

$895.00

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Koru Drop - small

Artist: Rex Scott/Technonic Jade

Rex carves from what the stone itself speaks to him. From the flow of the grain to the stories the stone is telling him. 

This beautiful piece has both the polished and raw edges on it.  

 

Size: 55x31x4mm

$525.00

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Double Koru - PB1

Artist: Peter Bishop

Peter is one of NZ's renowned carvers, known for his exquisite finishing on his pieces and using top quality stones.

This dark KawaKawa double Koru is elegant and a nice statement piece. 

Size: 55mm in diameter

$795.00

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Double Koru - Flower Jade

Artist: Peter Bishop

Beautifully carved in one of the well prized variety of Pounamu, Flower Jade in a rare tinge of blue colouring. This double Koru is in a high gloss finish which enhances the hues of the stone.

Size: 50mm in diameter

$595.00

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Double Koru- PB2

Artist: Peter Bishop

One of NZ's top carvers, Peter is known for his craftmanship using high quality stone and finishing with a flawless matte polish.

Size: 34mm in diameter

$325.00

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Double Koru - PB3

Artist: Peter Bishop

One of NZ's top carvers, Peter is known for his craftmanship using high quality stone with a flawless matte finish

This double Koru is carved in the well prized Flower Jade Pounamu

Size: 34mm in diameter

$325.00

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Twist/ Pikorua

A connecting of spirits between family, friendship and love ones. Joining of lives for eternity.

This symbolizes the strength of bonding between two people

Double Twist

Carver: Peter Bishop

Beautifully translucent in apple green colouring and a high glossy finish

Size: 50x20mm

$349.00

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Double Twist - PB3

Carver: Peter Bishop

Beautifully translucent in flower Jade/Kawakawa variety with a high glossy finish

Size: 40x29mm

$525.00

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Triple Twist - PB1

Carver: Peter Bishop

Beautifully translucent in apple green colouring and a high glossy finish

Size: 60x19mm

$425.00

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Single Twist - PB2

Carver: Peter Bishop

Flower Jade stone finished in a high gloss 

Size: 60x25mm

$325.00

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Single Twist - PB3

Carver: Peter Bishop

A beautiful Inanga shade of Pounamu.

Size: 40x30mm

$299.00

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Disc / Porohita

The idea of energy and movement where one path ends and another begins is symbolised by curved edges of the Disc. It is also believed to have protective qualities and can symbolize a shield or a boundary that keeps negative influences and harm at bay

Pi -PB1

Carver: Peter Bishop

One of NZ's top carvers, Peter Bishop is well know for using the best quality stone and finishing each piece with a full polish so no tool marks are seen.

Size: 31mm in diameter

$139.00

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Pi

Artist: Stone Woven Jade

 This vibrant Kawakawa stone is beautiful in its apple green colouring.

Size: 50mm diameter

$249.00

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Disc - NS1 Lg

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Size: 62mm diameter

$195.00

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Disc - Lg

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Size: 62mm diameter

$195.00

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Disc - PB

Artist: Peter Bishop

 A beautiful mix from light to dark green and a peeping splash of yellow. 

Size: 40mm diameter

$195.00

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Disc - PB1

Artist: Peter Bishop

Like having 2 pieces of Pounamu, this Disc has 2 different faces, from 1 side of yellow to the other of green. 

Size: 40mm diameter

$195.00

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Disc - PB2

Artist: Peter Bishop

A golden touch to this piece gives a warm feel like the sun's beam on the river beds.

Size: 40mm diameter

$195.00

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Pi -PB2

Carver: Peter Bishop

One of NZ's top carvers, Peter Bishop is well know for using the best quality stone and finishing each piece with a full polish so no tool marks are seen.

Size: 31mm in diameter

$139.00

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Roimata/ Teardrop

A symbol that speaks from our deepest emotions. The Roimata is a flow of positive energy, healing, comfort and strength on ones journey through life. Perfect as a touch stone and ideal for meditation.

Roimata

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Bounded in dark brown waxed code. 

Size: 55x22mm

$95.00

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Heart

A symbol of love and friendship

Heart - Lg

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Size: 52 x 53mm

$195.00

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Heart - sm

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Size: 35 x 35mm

$95.00

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Heart - Med

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Size: 46 x 48mm

$149.00

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Heart - NS

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Size: 55 x 55mm

$195.00

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TOKI / ADZE

 resembling the blade of an axe, the Toki with its sharp edge can cut meat, flax and wood. This carving represents the tools that Maori traditionally used. It gives the wearer strength and courage.

Toki - PB

Artist: Peter Bishop

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu.

Size: 35 x 20mm

$149.00

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Toki - PB3

Artist: Peter Bishop

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu in a darker hues.

Size: 33x21mm

$149.00

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Toki - PB6

Artist: Peter Bishop

Small with an burst of character.

Size: 36x18mm

$149.00

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Toki - PB7

Artist: Peter Bishop

This Toki has been carved using a very dark, almost black piece of Pounamu. Flawlessly bound with a matte finish.

Size: 43X21mm

$149.00

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Toki - PB10

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 35x23mm

$149.00

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Toki/Adze - Lg

Artist: Peter Bishop

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu.  The Toki/Adze represents the tools that Maori traditionally used. It gives the wearer strength and courage.

Size: 90 x 37mm

$395.00

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Toki/Adze - NS

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu with a great mix of green and orange.

Size: 30x22mm

$79.00

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Toki - NS3

Artist: Nikki Shaw

NZ Pounamu has many colours and patterns, this makes NZ Pounamu so very special and unique.

Size: 40x20mm

$79.00

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Toki - PB4

Artist: Peter Bishop

Petite Kawakawa piece

Size: 28x20mm

$149.00

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Toki - PB5

Artist: Peter Bishop

Pounamu with a tinge of blue

Size: 37x22mm

$149.00

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Toki - PB8

Artist: Peter Bishop

Pounamu in it's darker hues with flecks of lighter green colouring

Size: 40x21mm

$149.00

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Toki/Adze - NS3

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu. In a darker shade of KawaKawa green with a lighter green cloud streak in the middle

Size: 35x23mm

$79.00

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Toki - LD2

Artist: Leanne Dawson

Carved with rounded edges that feels nice to touch

Size: 40x24mm

$95.00

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Toki - LD3

Artist: Leanne Dawson

Beautiful KawaKawa stone carved with rounded edges that feels nice to touch. Bound with an adjustable cord.

Size: 40x24mm

$125.00

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Toki - LD4

Artist: Leanne Dawson

Carved with rounded edges that feels nice at the touch, this piece of Pounamu is incredible to look at when light is shone through

Size: 38x22mm

$95.00

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Toki - LD

Artist: Leanne Dawson

Carved with rounded edges that feels nice to touch

Size: 48x21mm

$85.00

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Toki - LD1

Artist: Leanne Dawson

Carved with rounded edges that feels nice to touch.

Size: 50x30mm

$95.00

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BREASTPLATE

thought of as a shield, the breastplate is a symbol of strength and leadership which also offers the wearer protection throughout their lives.

 

Breastplate - LD

Artist: Leanne Dowson

A beautiful yellow/brown Pounamu piece with veins of green through it. Finished with an adjustable cord.

Size: 65x35mm

$195.00

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Breastplate - LD1

Artist: Leanne Dowson 

 

A nice yellow/brown piece with some veins of greens, this piece has amazing characteristic pattern to it.

Size: 67x33mm 

$195.00

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KURU / DROP

encourages knowledge, confidence and independence. The Koru helps healing within ones self and is often call the comfort stone.

 

Kuru with Silver

Artist: Josie Coyle

A simmering chatoyant piece of Pounamu with hand crafted silver to finish the elegant look.

Size: 90x11mm

$590.00

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Tri Drop

Artist: Peter Bishop

Peter is one of NZ's master carvers known for his immaculate finishing of his carvings.

This Tri Drop in the dark green Pounamu which blends into flower Jade has a high gloss finish.

Size: 70x40mm

$195.00

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Tri Drop -PB1

Artist: Peter Bishop

Peter is one of NZ's master carvers known for his immaculate finishing of his carvings.

The patterns in this Trip dop flows like the rivers of which the Pounamu journey down. 

Size: 80x35mm

$195.00

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Tri Drop - PB2

Artist: Peter Bishop

A beautiful blend of green and yellow/brown piece of Pounamu.

Peter is one of NZ's master carvers known for his immaculate finishing of his carvings.

Size: 70x35mm

$195.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB1

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 43x14mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB2

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 46x15mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB3

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 50x24mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB5

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 31x25mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB7

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 54x9mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB6

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 55x15mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB9

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 48x14mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB11

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 50x14mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB12

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 55x16mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB13

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 53x10mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB14

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 40x12mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB16

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 60x12mm

$59.00

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