New Zealand Greenstone/Pounamu

'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 - PB1 sm

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 35x22mm

$225.00

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Fish Hook - PB3 sm

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 36x20mm

$225.00

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Fish Hook - PB5 sm

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 34x24mm

$225.00

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Fish Hook - PB1

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 50x25mm

$295.00

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Fish Hook - PB4

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 42x39mm

$295.00

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Fish Hook - PB5

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 52x31mm

$325.00

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Fish Hook - PB2 sm

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 37x20mm

$225.00

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Fish Hook - PB4 sm

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 40x20mm

$225.00

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Fish Hook - PB2

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 45x23mm

$295.00

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Fish Hook - PB3

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 53x34mm

$325.00

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Fish Hook - PB6

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 48x32mm

$295.00

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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 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 - Large

Artist: Peter Bishop

Two tone polish finish, this double koru is spectacular in both the Pounamu stone and the craftmanship in which this piece is carved.

 

Size: 55mm in diameter

$1,200.00

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Koru- PB3

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 38mm in diameter

 

$295.00

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Koru- PB2

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 38mm in diameter

$295.00

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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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Double Koru - Medium

Artist: Peter Bishop

Two tone polish finish, this double koru is spectacular in both the Pounamu stone and the craftmanship in which this piece is carved.

 

Size: 48mm in diameter

$995.00

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Koru- PB1

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 38mm in diameter

 

$295.00

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Double Koru - Flower Jade

Artist: Peter Bishop

Beautifully carved in one of the well prized variety of Pounamu, Flower Jade. This double Koru is in a matte finish

Size: 45mm in diameter

$525.00

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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

Twist

Artist: Peter Bishop

Beautiful translucent apple green

Size: 38x20mm

$230.00

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Single Twist - PB2

Artist: Peter Bishop

High gloss finish, a striking light to dark mix

Size: 35x26mm

$230.00

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Single Twist - PB4

Artist: Peter Bishop

High gloss finish

Size: 40x29mm

$279.00

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Double Twist - Flower Jade

Artist: Peter Bishop

Beautiful mid green colouring which when light is shone from behind give you a translucent apple green

Size: 47x18mm

$325.00

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Double Twist - PB2

Artist: Peter Bishop

Beautiful mid green colouring which when light is shone from behind give you a translucent apple green

Size: 53x19mm

$325.00

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Single Twist - PB1

Artist: Peter Bishop

In a ray of colours in green, yellow and orange.

Size: 40x32mm

$230.00

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Single Twist - PB3

Artist: Peter Bishop

A beautiful Flower Jade stone, carved to a high gloss finish

Size: 45x30mm

$279.00

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Single Twist - PB5

Artist: Peter Bishop

A beautiful translucent green, carved to a high gloss finish

Size: 40x30mm

$279.00

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Double Twist - PB1

Artist: Peter Bishop

With scattered white colourings/cloud, this twist depicts movement within the piece.

Size: 36x21mm

$325.00

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Double Twist - PB3

Artist: Peter Bishop

Beautiful mid green colouring which when light is shone from behind give you a translucent apple green colour

Size: 44x20mm

$325.00

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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

Disc - NS Lg

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Size: 62mm diameter

$195.00

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Disc - NS1 Lg

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Size: 62mm diameter

$195.00

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Disc - Flower Jade

Artist: Nikki Shaw

A beautiful mix of colour where the two sides are different from each other. Like having two different pendants in one.

Size: 40mm diameter

$95.00

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Disc - Lg

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Size: 62mm diameter

$195.00

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Disc

Artist: Nikki Shaw 

A darker piece of Pounamu stone with character.

 

Size: 44mm diameter, 3mm thick

$95.00

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Disc - NS1

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Size: 40mm diameter

$95.00

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Disc - NS2

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Size: 35mm diameter

$79.00

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Disc - NS

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Size: 40mm diameter

$95.00

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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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Roimata -NS

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Bounded in black waxed code. 

Size: 45x28mm

$79.00

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Heart

A symbol of love and friendship

Heart - NS1

Artist: Nikki Shaw

This heart is carved in a darker shade of green

Size: 35 x 35mm

$95.00

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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 - NS2

Artist: Nikki Shaw

This Earthy look in the Pounamu is quite unique. The solid Iron Pyrite which is visible on the bottom of the stone protects the wearer from negative energy and environmental pollutants. 

Size: 45x24mm

$249.00

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Toki - NS

Artist: Nikki Shaw

This Earthy look in the Pounamu is quite unique. The solid Iron Pyrite which is visible on the bottom of the stone protects the wearer from negative energy and environmental pollutants. 

Size: 50x24mm

$249.00

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Toki/Adze - NS1

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu with a mix of green, yellow and orange colouring

Size: 30x22mm

$79.00

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Toki/Adze - NS2

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu. 

Size: 35x22mm

$79.00

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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

This Earthy look in the Pounamu is quite unique. The solid Iron Pyrite which is visible on the bottom of the stone protects the wearer from negative energy and environmental pollutants. 

Size: 55x20mm

$249.00

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Toki - NS1

Artist: Nikki Shaw

This Earthy look in the Pounamu is quite unique. The solid Iron Pyrite which is visible on the bottom of the stone protects the wearer from negative energy and environmental pollutants. 

Size: 45x25mm

$249.00

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Toki/Adze Med

Artist: Peter Bishop

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu.

Size: 55 x 25mm

$179.00

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Toki/Adze - NS3

Artist: Peter Bishop

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/Adze - small

Artist: Peter Bishop

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu with a high gloss finish

Size: 45 x 20mm

$149.00

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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 NS

Artist: Nikki Shaw

A blend of your green and yellow colouring, a beautiful example of the colours in NZ Pounamu

Size: 45x30mm

$79.00

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Breastplate NS2

Artist: Nikki Shaw

A blend of your green and yellow colouring, a beautiful example of the colours in NZ Pounamu

Size: 75x35mm

$149.00

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Breastplate NS1

Artist: Nikki Shaw

A blend of your green and yellow colouring, a beautiful example of the colours in NZ Pounamu

Size: 75x30mm

$149.00

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Breastplate NS3

Artist: Nikki Shaw

A blend of your green and yellow colouring, a beautiful example of the colours in NZ Pounamu

Size: 60x35mm

$125.00

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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.

 

Drop/Kuru - PB9

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 48x14mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB1

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 40x11mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB3

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 55x15mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB6

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 40x20mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB8

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 40x16mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB5

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 35x12mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB11

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 40x14mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB13

Artist: Peter Bishop

 

Size: 50x10mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB15

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 42x14mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB17

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 35x25mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB7

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 57x18mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB2

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 35x17mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB4

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 47x14mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB11

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 35x25mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB10

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 55x12mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB10

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 49x17mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB12

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 56x12mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB14

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 40x30mm

$59.00

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Drop/Kuru - PB16

Artist: Peter Bishop

Size: 54x9mm

$59.00

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EARRINGS

Stud Earrings - 8mm

Artist: Ken Dyzel

Set in sterling silver with silver butterflies. 

 

Size: 8mm diameter

$129.00

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Stud Earrings - KD 8mm

Artist: Ken Dyzel

Set in sterling silver with silver butterflies. 

 

Size: 8mm diameter

$129.00

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Stud Earrings - KD

Artist: Ken Dyzel

Set in sterling silver with silver butterflies. 

 

Size: 4mm diameter

$89.00

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Earrings -NS6

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Translucent shade of green which captures the light through the stone

 

Size: 25x15mm

 

$79.00

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Earrings - NS7

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu with sterling silver. 

A darker shade of green with a lovely cloud through the middle

Size: 55x7mm

$125.00

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Drop Earrings - Flower

Artist: Graham Gordon

Perfect for the everyday wear, these earrings in the Flower Jade has some beautiful colours in them

Size: 15mm x 12mm with 32mm drop

$69.00

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Drop Earrings - GG1

Artist: Graham Gordon

Perfect for the everyday wear or it will give that little touch of elegance with your evening wear.

Size: 29mm x 8mm with 45mm drop

$69.00

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Drop Earrings - NS8

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu. Light pale green/yellow in colouring for something a little different. Perfect for the everyday wear or it will give that little touch of elegance with your evening wear.

Size: 45mm

$95.00

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Drop Earrings - GG3

Artist: Graham Gordon

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu. A small pair to compliment your everyday wear.

Size: 18mm x 17mm with 33mm drop

$69.00

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Drop Earrings - NS5

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Hand carved NZ West Coast Pounamu. Beautiful in colour and shape. Perfect for the everyday wear or it will give that little touch of elegance with your evening wear. Sterling silver hooks

Size: 45mm 

$95.00

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Drop Earrings -Triangle

Artist: Graham Gordon

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu. Perfect for the everyday wear or it will give that little touch of elegance with your evening wear.

Size: 25mm x 8mm with a 43mm drop

$69.00

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Drop Earrings

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu. These unique earrings in the blue Greenstone is perfect for the everyday wear or it will give that little touch of elegance with your evening wear.

Size: 42x6mm

$95.00

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Earrings - NS10

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu. Perfect wear for those everyday situations. 

 

Size: 25x13mm 

 

$79.00

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Drop Earrings - Med

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Hand carved NZ West Coast Pounamu/Greenstone. Beautiful in colour and shape. Perfect for the everyday wear or it will give that little touch of elegance with your evening wear. Sterling silver hooks

Size: 53mm x 6mm

$149.00

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Drop Earrings - Long GG2

Artist: Graham Gordon

Hand carved NZ West Coast Pounamu. Beautiful in colour and shape. Perfect for the everyday wear or it will give that little touch of elegance with your evening wear. Sterling silver hooks

Size: 88mm x 6mm

$249.00

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Stud Earrings - 4mm

Artist: Ken Dyzel

Set in sterling silver with silver butterflies. 

 

Size: 4mm diameter

$89.00

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Stud Earrings - 3mm

Artist: Ken Dyzel

Set in sterling silver with silver butterflies. 

 

Size: 3mm diameter

$79.00

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GG - Earrings

Artist: Graham Gordon

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu with sterling silver. 

This green Pounamu has a lovely light blue tinge in its colouring. 

Size: 32x6mm

$69.00

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Earrings -GG1

Artist: Graham Gordon

These earrings are a mixture of colours in green, brown and blue

 

Size: 33x7mm

 

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Drop Earrings - GG2

Artist: Graham Gordon

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu. These earrings in the traditional translucent green are perfect for the everyday wear

Size: 20mm x 12mm with 35mm drop

$69.00

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Drop Earrings - Kokopu

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu. Very distinguish for it's brown speckles, this Kokopu pair of earrings is ever unique in its colourings.

Size: 35mm x 11mm 

$69.00

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Drop Earrings - GG4

Perfect for the everyday wear or it will give that little touch of elegance with your evening wear.

Size:20mm x 9mm

$69.00

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Drop Earrings - NS4

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu. These earrings are full of colour. Perfect for the everyday wear or it will give that little touch of elegance with your evening wear.

Size: 55mm

$95.00

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Drop Earrings - NS6

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu. Perfect for the everyday wear or it will give that little touch of elegance with your evening wear.

Size: 45mm x 17mm at the widest width

$69.00

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Earrings - NS8

Artist: Nikki Shaw

Beautifully carved NZ West Coast Pounamu. Perfect wear for those everyday situations.

 

Size: 30x15mm 

 

$79.00

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Earrings - NS9

Artist: Nikki Shaw

 

Elegantly thinner in shape carved in Kawakawa Pounamu stone.

 

Size: 48x5mm 

 

$95.00

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Drop Earrings - Long GG1

Artist: Graham Gordon

Hand carved NZ West Coast Pounamu. Beautiful in colour and shape. Perfect for the everyday wear or it will give that little touch of elegance with your evening wear. Sterling silver hooks

Size: 85mm x 7mm

$249.00

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Long Drop Earrings

Artist: Graham Gordon

Hand carved NZ West Coast Pounamu. Beautiful in colour and shape. Perfect for the everyday wear or it will give that little touch of elegance with your evening wear. Sterling silver hooks

Size: 86mm x 8mm

$249.00

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Drop Earrings - Long

Artist: Graham Gordon

Hand carved NZ West Coast Pounamu. Beautiful in colour and shape. Perfect for the everyday wear or it will give that little touch of elegance with your evening wear. Sterling silver hooks

Size: 90mm x 8mm

$449.00

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