Nelson Grossular Garnet - Dewy Toki large on Honey - -Simply Stone West Coast

Nelson Grossular Garnet - Dewy Toki large on Honey

$389.00

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A stunning Top of the South Grossular Garnet.

The Nelson area is one of New Zealand’s richest for minerals and this beautiful translucent semi-precious rock is one of them. She holds luminescent tones of Green yellow and white with amazing mineral swirls.

A beautiful Toki that symbolises Courage, strength and leadership

Findings/Features:

- Hand-braided wax polyester extendable cord.

Size:
- 8 x 4cm

About Grossular Garnet

Grossular garnets are rarely dark in colour. they have distinct internal swirls (from diopside crystals) that pressent in shades of White, grey, yellow-green, shades of green, brown, pink, orange. Another variety, containing some water, is called hydrogrossular and was first identified at the Roding River near Nelson. It is also found on the beach near Orepuki in Southland.

Grossular Garnet is a form of Green Garnet and is believed to help in removing toxins from the body and in treating disorders of the heart and lungs. It is also said to help in cases of frigidity and can enhance our levels of fertility.

Nelson Grossular Garnet - Dewy Breastplate - -Simply Stone West Coast

Nelson Grossular Garnet - Dewy Breastplate

$299.00

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A stunning Top of the South Grossular Garnet.

The Nelson area is one of New Zealand’s richest for minerals and this beautiful translucent semi-precious rock is one of them. She holds luminescent tones of Green yellow and white with amazing mineral swirls.

A beautiful breastplate for protection of her wearer.

Findings/Features:

- Hand-braided wax polyester extendable cord.

Size:
- 8 x 2.7cm

About Grossular Garnet

Grossular garnets are rarely dark in colour. they have distinct internal swirls (from diopside crystals) that pressent in shades of White, grey, yellow-green, shades of green, brown, pink, orange. Another variety, containing some water, is called hydrogrossular and was first identified at the Roding River near Nelson. It is also found on the beach near Orepuki in Southland.

Grossular Garnet is a form of Green Garnet and is believed to help in removing toxins from the body and in treating disorders of the heart and lungs. It is also said to help in cases of frigidity and can enhance our levels of fertility.

Nelson Grossular Garnet - Sheild Breastplate - -Simply Stone West Coast

Nelson Grossular Garnet - Sheild Breastplate

$299.00

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A stunning Top of the South Grossular Garnet.

The Nelson area is one of New Zealand’s richest for minerals and this beautiful translucent semi-precious rock is one of them. She holds luminescent tones of Green yellow and white with amazing mineral swirls.

A beautiful breastplate for protection of her wearer.

Findings/Features:

- Hand-braided wax polyester extendable cord.

Size:
- 8 x 3.5cm

About Grossular Garnet

Grossular garnets are rarely dark in colour. they have distinct internal swirls (from diopside crystals) that pressent in shades of White, grey, yellow-green, shades of green, brown, pink, orange. Another variety, containing some water, is called hydrogrossular and was first identified at the Roding River near Nelson. It is also found on the beach near Orepuki in Southland.

Grossular Garnet is a form of Green Garnet and is believed to help in removing toxins from the body and in treating disorders of the heart and lungs. It is also said to help in cases of frigidity and can enhance our levels of fertility.

Golden Kokapu Pounamu earrings - Statement on Silver - -Simply Stone West Coast

Golden Kokapu Pounamu earrings - Statement on Silver

$269.00

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Crafted from silky smooth New Zealand Jade, featuring gorgeous yellow and ivory inclusions, this breastplate is hand-carved into a flowing design using Kokopu Pounamu, a New Zealand Nephrite Jade known for its creamy tones, silk finish and speckled inclusions.

Size 8.7 x 0.7cm

Set on Hand-made Sterling silver findings 2.5cm

About Nephrite Jade

Nephrite Jade is a taonga, or treasure, in New Zealand culture, highly valued for its luminous green hue that reflects the colors of the forests and rivers where it's found. It's believed to possess revitalizing energy and has been used by cultures worldwide to bring balance to the body and mind.

Nephrite jade possesses revitalizing energy and has been used by cultures all over the world to speed healing and bring balance to body and mind.

Douglas Creek Smoke & Glass Toki - Mid/Large - -Simply Stone West Coast

Douglas Creek Smoke & Glass Toki - Mid/Large

$259.00

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A beautiful piece of stone that we have not found since 2017, the photographs just cannot capture her beauty.

Hand-carved from Douglas Creek Pounamu

- a South Westland Serpentinite from deep in the Haast mountains.

She has magnificent translucent glassy green translucent tones set in a smoky base stone with shimmers of gold pyrite inclusions, you can see the depth and layers when you stare into the stone.

Our Breast plate style symbolises protection.

Findings/Features:

- Hand-braided wax polyester black extendable cord
Size:
- 4.5 x 2.3cm

About Serpentinite:

A rich and varied stone, serpentinite is one of three pounamu stones used in traditional carving, and one of the most recognisable. A metamorphic stone formed from antigorite, lizardite and chrysotile, this wide mix of minerals produce a stone of immense complexity, and individual pieces can contain colours ranging from deep moss green to aquatic blue, with gold, orange, and brown highlights.

Healing Properties:

A healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer. Sometimes porous, serpentinite can absorb oils from your skin and its colour may deepen over time - this should not be seen as a flaw but as part of the stone’s natural evolution with its wearer.

Douglas Creek Smoke & Glass Plate - Mid/Large - -Simply Stone West Coast

Douglas Creek Smoke & Glass Plate - Mid/Large

$259.00

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A beautiful piece of stone that we have not found since 2017, the photographs just cannot capture her beauty.

Hand-carved from Douglas Creek Pounamu

- a South Westland Serpentinite from deep in the Haast mountains.

She has magnificent translucent glassy green translucent tones set in a smoky base stone with shimmers of gold pyrite inclusions, you can see the depth and layers when you stare into the stone.

Our Breast plate style symbolises protection.

Findings/Features:

- Hand-braided wax polyester black extendable cord
Size:
- 5.5 x 3.3cm

About Serpentinite:

A rich and varied stone, serpentinite is one of three pounamu stones used in traditional carving, and one of the most recognisable. A metamorphic stone formed from antigorite, lizardite and chrysotile, this wide mix of minerals produce a stone of immense complexity, and individual pieces can contain colours ranging from deep moss green to aquatic blue, with gold, orange, and brown highlights.

Healing Properties:

A healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer. Sometimes porous, serpentinite can absorb oils from your skin and its colour may deepen over time - this should not be seen as a flaw but as part of the stone’s natural evolution with its wearer.

Douglas Creek Smoke & Glass Breast Plate - Large - -Simply Stone West Coast

Douglas Creek Smoke & Glass Breast Plate - Large

$359.00

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A beautiful piece of stone that we have not found since 2017, the photographs just cannot capture her beauty.

Hand-carved from Douglas Creek Pounamu

- a South Westland Serpentinite from deep in the Haast mountains.

She has magnificent translucent glassy green translucent tones set in a smoky base stone with shimmers of gold pyrite inclusions, you can see the depth and layers when you stare into the stone.

Our Breast plate style symbolises protection.

Findings/Features:

- Hand-braided wax polyester black extendable cord
Size:
- 6.5 x 4.5cm

About Serpentinite:

A rich and varied stone, serpentinite is one of three pounamu stones used in traditional carving, and one of the most recognisable. A metamorphic stone formed from antigorite, lizardite and chrysotile, this wide mix of minerals produce a stone of immense complexity, and individual pieces can contain colours ranging from deep moss green to aquatic blue, with gold, orange, and brown highlights.

Healing Properties:

A healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer. Sometimes porous, serpentinite can absorb oils from your skin and its colour may deepen over time - this should not be seen as a flaw but as part of the stone’s natural evolution with its wearer.

Teal dream Serpentinite Eclipse Plate - Large on Black - -Simply Stone West Coast

Teal dream Serpentinite Eclipse Plate - Large on Black

$239.00

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A dreamy slender breastplate.

We collected this New Zealand Serpentinite on the South Islands' West Coast.

A beautiful stone that has deep teal tones with navy and rustic inclusions.

Our Breastplate style signifies the protection of her wearer.

Sometimes porous, serpentinite can absorb oils from your skin and its colour may deepen over time - this should not be seen as a flaw but as part of the stone’s natural evolution with its wearer. ( it will darken this stone)

Findings/Features:

- Hand-braided wax polyester extendable cord
Size:
- 9.5cm x 2cm

About Serpentinite:

A rich and varied stone, serpentinite is one of three pounamu stones used in traditional carving, and one of the most recognizable. A metamorphic stone formed from antigorite, lizardite and chrysotile, this wide mix of minerals produce a stone of immense complexity, and individual pieces can contain colours ranging from deep moss green to aquatic blue, with gold, orange, and brown highlights.

Healing Properties:

A healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer.

Rounded Ash Serpentinite Breastplate - Large on Honey - -Simply Stone West Coast

Rounded Ash Serpentinite Breastplate - Large on Honey

$339.00

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This stunning piece of West Coast Serpentinite was found and carved by us on the South Islands' rugged shorelines. This beautiful Taongs has dark ash-grey tones with a flutter of lighter tones throughout.

Sometimes porous, serpentinite can absorb oils from your skin and its colour may deepen over time - this should not be seen as a flaw but as part of the stone’s natural evolution with its wearer. ( it will darken this stone)

Findings/Features:

- Hand-braided wax polyester extendable cord
Size:
- 7.5 x 1cm (depth)

About Serpentinite:

A rich and varied stone, serpentinite is one of three pounamu stones used in traditional carving, and one of the most recognizable. A metamorphic stone formed from antigorite, lizardite and chrysotile, this wide mix of minerals produce a stone of immense complexity, and individual pieces can contain colours ranging from deep moss green to aquatic blue, with gold, orange, and brown highlights.

Healing Properties:

A healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer.

South Westland Pounamu - Large Breastplate on Honey - -Simply Stone West Coast

South Westland Pounamu - Large Breastplate on Honey

$339.00

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Discover the beauty of New Zealand Jade with this stunning Breasatplate creation symbolizing the protection of her wearer.

Crafted from exquisite southern Jade, it features kiwifruit-like tones and black-speckled inclusions with a nateual matte finish.

The pounamu comes with a high-quality zircon waxed polyester cord that is hand-braided and extendable.

- 7 x 5cm

About Nephrite Jade

Possibly the most distinctive variety of pounamu, nephrite jade used to be more commonly known as greenstone. Although it appears all over the world, in New Zealand nephrite can only be found on the West Coast of Te Wai Pounamu (South Island) – the island that carries its name. Considered a taonga (treasure) nephrite is highly valued for the luminous green hue that carries in it the colour of the forests and rivers where it lives. The appearance and colour of nephrite can vary widely between smooth and uniform, or complex and multi-faceted with highlights of black, white, yellow and gold.
Nephrite jade possesses revitalizing energy and has been used by cultures all over the world to speed healing and bring balance to body and mind.

Silky Kokapu Pounamu - Large on Honey - -Simply Stone West Coast

Silky Kokapu Pounamu - Large on Honey

$459.00

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Crafted from silky smooth New Zealand Jade, featuring gorgeous yellow and ivory inclusions, this breastplate is hand-carved into a flowing design using Kokopu Pounamu, a New Zealand Nephrite Jade known for its creamy tones, silk finish and speckled inclusions.

Not only is it beautiful, but it's also functional, providing protection for the wearer. The breastplate features high-quality zircon waxed polyester cord, which is hand-braided and extendable, making it easy to wear and adjust to your liking.

This stunning Pounamu breastplate is a work of art that you'll treasure for years to come. Whether you're looking for a unique piece of jewellery or a meaningful gift for someone special, this breastplate is sure to impress. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of New Zealand culture and beauty with this amazing Pounamu breastplate.

Size 10.5 x 4cm

About Nephrite Jade

Nephrite Jade is a taonga, or treasure, in New Zealand culture, highly valued for its luminous green hue that reflects the colors of the forests and rivers where it's found. It's believed to possess revitalizing energy and has been used by cultures worldwide to bring balance to the body and mind.

Nephrite jade possesses revitalizing energy and has been used by cultures all over the world to speed healing and bring balance to body and mind.

Galaxy love, West Coast Serpentinite - Statement on Honey - -Simply Stone West Coast

Galaxy love, West Coast Serpentinite - Statement on Honey

$339.00

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This New Zealand Serpentinite with deep water colour like patterns was collected by us on the South Islands' West Coast beaches.

This is a chunky piece for someone who loves to wear heavier statement jewellery.

Our heart style symbolises the love of life of its wearer.

Sometimes porous, serpentinite can absorb oils from your skin and its colour may deepen over time - this should not be seen as a flaw but as part of the stone’s natural evolution with its wearer. ( it will darken this stone)

Findings/Features:

- Hand-braided wax polyester extendable cord
Size:
- 9.5cm x 7.5 x 1.6 depth

About Serpentinite:

A rich and varied stone, serpentinite is one of three pounamu stones used in traditional carving, and one of the most recognizable. A metamorphic stone formed from antigorite, lizardite and chrysotile, this wide mix of minerals produce a stone of immense complexity, and individual pieces can contain colours ranging from deep moss green to aquatic blue, with gold, orange, and brown highlights.

Healing Properties:

A healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer.

Natures Imprint Banana Plate - West Coast Serpentinite - -Simply Stone West Coast

Natures Imprint Banana Plate - West Coast Serpentinite

$259.00

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A beautiful example of our West Coast Serpentinite stone.

Our latest find has us in awe of the creative beauty our New Zealand stones hold. Patches of patterns and paler colour palette just make such a spectacular rock for us to form and create from.

Our breastplate style signifies the protection of its wearer

Sometimes porous, serpentinite can absorb oils from your skin and its colour may deepen over time - this should not be seen as a flaw but as part of the stone’s natural evolution with its wearer. (it will enrich and change the colour of this stone)

- Hand-braided wax polyester extendable cord
Size:
- 8.5 x 2.4cm

About Serpentinite:

A rich and varied stone, serpentinite is one of three pounamu stones used in traditional carving, and one of the most recognizable. A metamorphic stone formed from antigorite, lizardite and chrysotile, this wide mix of minerals produce a stone of immense complexity, and individual pieces can contain colours ranging from deep moss green to aquatic blue, with gold, orange, and brown highlights.

Healing Properties:

A healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer. Sometimes porous, serpentinite can absorb oils from your skin and its colour may deepen over time - this should not be seen as a flaw but as part of the stone’s natural evolution with its wearer.

Natures Imprint Banana Plate - West Coast Serpentinite

$299.00

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A beautiful example of our West Coast Serpentinite stone.

Our latest find has us in awe of the creative beauty our New Zealand stones hold. Patches of patterns and paler colour palette just make such a spectacular rock for us to form and create from.

Our breastplate style signifies the protection of its wearer

Sometimes porous, serpentinite can absorb oils from your skin and its colour may deepen over time - this should not be seen as a flaw but as part of the stone’s natural evolution with its wearer. (it will enrich and change the colour of this stone)

- Hand-braided wax polyester extendable cord
Size:
- 10 x 2.6cm

About Serpentinite:

A rich and varied stone, serpentinite is one of three pounamu stones used in traditional carving, and one of the most recognizable. A metamorphic stone formed from antigorite, lizardite and chrysotile, this wide mix of minerals produce a stone of immense complexity, and individual pieces can contain colours ranging from deep moss green to aquatic blue, with gold, orange, and brown highlights.

Healing Properties:

A healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer. Sometimes porous, serpentinite can absorb oils from your skin and its colour may deepen over time - this should not be seen as a flaw but as part of the stone’s natural evolution with its wearer.

Dark Galaxy plate, West Coast Serpentinite - Large on Black - -Simply Stone West Coast

Dark Galaxy plate, West Coast Serpentinite - Large on Black

$259.00

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The layers of deep gold/forest green within these pieces are just stunning.

New Zealand Serpentinite with deep marbled tones that shimmer in the sun.

Collected by us on the South Islands West Coast

Our Breastplate style symbolizes protection of its wearer.

Sometimes porous, serpentinite can absorb oils from your skin and its colour may deepen over time - this should not be seen as a flaw but as part of the stone’s natural evolution with its wearer. ( it will darken this stone)

Findings/Features:

- Hand-braided wax polyester extendable cord
Size:
- 8 x 3.3cm

About Serpentinite:

A rich and varied stone, serpentinite is one of three pounamu stones used in traditional carving, and one of the most recognizable. A metamorphic stone formed from antigorite, lizardite and chrysotile, this wide mix of minerals produce a stone of immense complexity, and individual pieces can contain colours ranging from deep moss green to aquatic blue, with gold, orange, and brown highlights.

Healing Properties:

A healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer.

Natures Imprint Absract Plate - West Coast Serpentinite collection - Statement - -Simply Stone West Coast

Natures Imprint Absract Plate - West Coast Serpentinite collection - Statement

$359.00

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A beautiful example of our West Coast Serpentinite stone.

Our latest find has us in awe of the creative beauty our New Zealand stones hold. Swirls and waves of texture, patterns and colour just make such a spectacular rock for us to form and create from.

Our breastplate style signifies the protection of its wearer, and this lady is one Queen Bee, she is cut as. a beautiful thinner stone so lighter than you may imagine to wear.

Findings/Features:

- Hand-braided wax polyester extendable cord
Size:
- 12 x 4.5cm

About Serpentinite:

A rich and varied stone, serpentinite is one of three pounamu stones used in traditional carving, and one of the most recognizable. A metamorphic stone formed from antigorite, lizardite and chrysotile, this wide mix of minerals produce a stone of immense complexity, and individual pieces can contain colours ranging from deep moss green to aquatic blue, with gold, orange, and brown highlights.

Healing Properties:

A healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer. Sometimes porous, serpentinite can absorb oils from your skin and its colour may deepen over time - this should not be seen as a flaw but as part of the stone’s natural evolution with its wearer.

Natures Imprint Pounamu - West Coast Serpentinite collection - Statement - -Simply Stone West Coast

Natures Imprint Pounamu - West Coast Serpentinite collection - Statement

$489.00

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A beautiful example of our West Coast Serpentinite stone.

Our latest find has us in awe of the creative beauty our New Zealand stones hold. Swirls and waves of texture, patterns and colour just make such a spectacular rock for us to form and create from.

Our breastplate style signifies the protection of its wearer, and this lady is one Queen Bee, definitely for someone who can hold a weightier piece of statement jewellery around their neck!

Findings/Features:

- Hand-braided wax polyester extendable cord
Size:
- 11 x 5cm

About Serpentinite:

A rich and varied stone, serpentinite is one of three pounamu stones used in traditional carving, and one of the most recognizable. A metamorphic stone formed from antigorite, lizardite and chrysotile, this wide mix of minerals produce a stone of immense complexity, and individual pieces can contain colours ranging from deep moss green to aquatic blue, with gold, orange, and brown highlights.

Healing Properties:

A healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer. Sometimes porous, serpentinite can absorb oils from your skin and its colour may deepen over time - this should not be seen as a flaw but as part of the stone’s natural evolution with its wearer.

Emerald Pearls Goddess Breastplate - Statement on Honey - -Simply Stone West Coast

Emerald Pearls Goddess Breastplate - Statement on Honey

$479.00

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A stunning Golden Bay stone they call it 'Obay Stone" named after the man who found it.

An absolute standout Muscovite stone with some gorgeous Fuchsite and oxidised minerals throughout.

She has a pearly texture of vibrant greens, and rustic tones and although dense is also Translucent.

This beautiful piece is hand-carved by us into a Toki to symbolise strength, courage and leadership.

She is a true collector's piece.

Findings/Features:

- Hand-braided extendable honey cord

Size:
- 9 x 5.5cm

About Aotea

(Please not this stone is NOT Aotea but contains some of the same minerals, she is newly discovered and we will add more information as we learn more)

An incredibly rare stone, Aotea comes from a single river in Westland - the only place in the world where it can be found. Comprised of fuchsite, kyanite, and quartz, Aotea is also known as bluestone due to its brilliant hues that can range from icy blue to deep turquoise. Softer than pounamu, Aotea is generally regarded as a feminine stone, and frequently contains a gem-like glitter due to the mica contained within the quartz.

A grounding stone, Aotea activates the heart and throat chakras and is said to release the inner goddess of its wearer.

Serpentinite Golden Orb Toki- Large - -Simply Stone West Coast

Serpentinite Golden Orb Toki- Large

$279.00

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8.5What a spacey and amazing shape!

This Statement Taonga is hand-carved from New Zealand Serpentinite. Found by our own hands on the West Coast beaches near our hometown.

With overall Golden tones and veins and abundant beauty, she is a wonderful creation of Mother Nature indeed. Our oval style embraces the never-ending circle of life.

Findings/Features:

- Hand braided wax polyester black extendable cord
Size:
- 8.5 x 3.2cm

About Serpentinite:

A rich and varied stone, serpentinite is one of three pounamu stones used in traditional carving, and one of the most recognisable. A metamorphic stone formed from antigorite, lizardite and chrysotile, this wide mix of minerals produce a stone of immense complexity, and individual pieces can contain colours ranging from deep moss green to aquatic blue, with gold, orange, and brown highlights.

Healing Properties:

A healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer. Sometimes porous, serpentinite can absorb oils from your skin and its colour may deepen over time - this should not be seen as a flaw but as part of the stone’s natural evolution with its wearer.

Serpentinite Gold slick collection Breast plate - Large - -Simply Stone West Coast

Serpentinite Gold slick collection Breast plate - Large

$399.00

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GOLD RUSH

This beautiful gold and black variety of Serpentinite is gorgeous!

Our Serpentinite is collected and hand-carved by us on the South Islands West Coast beaches.

Hand-carved as our breastplate style for protection, This queen bee is magnificent!

Findings/Features:

- Hand-braided wax polyester extendable cord

Size:
- 9.5 x 5cm

About Serpentinite:

A rich and varied stone, serpentinite is one of three pounamu stones used in traditional carving, and one of the most recognizable. A metamorphic stone formed from antigorite, lizardite and chrysotile, this wide mix of minerals produce a stone of immense complexity, and individual pieces can contain colours ranging from deep moss green to aquatic blue, with gold, orange, and brown highlights.

Healing Properties:

A healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer.

Douglas Creek Smoke & Glass Drop Plate - Large - -Simply Stone West Coast

Douglas Creek Smoke & Glass Drop Plate - Large

$459.00

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A beautiful piece of stone that we have not found since 2017, the photographs just cannot capture her beauty.

Hand-carved from Douglas Creek Pounamu

- a South Westland Serpentinite from deep in the Haast mountains.

She has magnificent translucent glassy green translucent tones set in a smoky base stone with shimmers of gold pyrite inclusions, you can see the depth and layers when you stare into the stone.

Our Breast plate style symbolises protection.

Findings/Features:

- Hand-braided wax polyester black extendable cord
Size:
- 8.5 x 4cm

About Serpentinite:

A rich and varied stone, serpentinite is one of three pounamu stones used in traditional carving, and one of the most recognisable. A metamorphic stone formed from antigorite, lizardite and chrysotile, this wide mix of minerals produce a stone of immense complexity, and individual pieces can contain colours ranging from deep moss green to aquatic blue, with gold, orange, and brown highlights.

Healing Properties:

A healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer. Sometimes porous, serpentinite can absorb oils from your skin and its colour may deepen over time - this should not be seen as a flaw but as part of the stone’s natural evolution with its wearer.

Matariki - Matariki Breastplate - Statement - -Simply Stone West Coast

Matariki - Matariki Breastplate - Statement

$359.00

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A beautiful example of our Serpentinite stone.

The 9 Stars of Matariki •

1: MATARIKI The mother

These gorgeous taonga in this collection hold deep navy and ash tones.

With bursts of rustic clusters and rivers of paler colouring like the milky way, she really is a portrait to imitate the night sky.

A magical work from mother nature to Match the rising of the Matariki Stars.

Matariki

The first star Matariki is known as the mother of the eight stars in the constellation. Matariki is connected to health and wellbeing and is often viewed as a sign of good fortune or health to come in the following year. If the cluster and the Matariki star is bright and high in the sky, it is a signal of wellbeing, peace, and good luck for observers.

You can look upon this star to set your intentions of prioritizing your health and wellbeing. This could mean considering joining a gym or taking up mindful practices such as meditation.

Findings/Features:

- Hand-braided wax polyester extendable cord
Size:
- 11 x 5cm

About Serpentinite:

A rich and varied stone, serpentinite is one of three pounamu stones used in traditional carving, and one of the most recognizable. A metamorphic stone formed from antigorite, lizardite and chrysotile, this wide mix of minerals produce a stone of immense complexity, and individual pieces can contain colours ranging from deep moss green to aquatic blue, with gold, orange, and brown highlights.

Healing Properties:

A healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer. Sometimes porous, serpentinite can absorb oils from your skin and its colour may deepen over time - this should not be seen as a flaw but as part of the stone’s natural evolution with its wearer.

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Matariki