Earrings - Handcarved New Zealand Stone & Pounamu

A stunning example of New Zealand pale Inanga Pounamu with a slightly tapered cut.

These stylish  Pounamu earrings are hand carved from stunning Inanga New Zealand Nephrite Jade famous for her pale tones and thinly cut for the light to glow through.

Findings/Features:

• -  Rolled Gold handmade Shorter-style hooks - 2.5cm

• - 8cm x 0.7cm

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.

A stunning example of New Zealand pale Inanga Pounamu.

These stylish  Pounamu earrings are hand carved from stunning Inanga, a New Zealand Nephrite Jade famous for her pale tones.

Findings/Features:

• - 14KT Rolled gold Shorter-style hooks - 2.5cm

• - 4.1cm x 0.5cm

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.

A stunning example of New Zealand pale Inanga Pounamu.

These stylish  Pounamu earrings are hand carved from stunning Inanga, a New Zealand Nephrite Jade famous for her pale tones.

Findings/Features:

• - Sterling silver Shorter-style hooks - 2.5cm

• - 4.1cm 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.

A stunning example of New Zealand pale Inanga Pounamu.

These stylish  Pounamu earrings are hand carved from stunning Inanga, a New Zealand Nephrite Jade famous for her pale tones.

Findings/Features:

• - Sterling silver Shorter-style hooks - 2.5cm

• - 5.3cm x 1cm

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.

A stunning example of New Zealand pale Inanga Pounamu.

These stylish  Pounamu earrings are hand carved from stunning Inanga, a New Zealand Nephrite Jade famous for her pale tones.

Findings/Features:

• - Sterling silver Shorter-style hooks - 2.5cm

• - 5cm x 1cm

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.

A stunning example of New Zealand pale Inanga Pounamu.

These stylish  Pounamu earrings are hand carved from stunning Inanga New Zealand Nephrite Jade famous for her pale tones and thinly cut for the light to glow through.

Findings/Features:

• -  Rolled Gold handmade Shorter-style hooks - 2.5cm

• - 5cm x 1cm

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.

A stunning example of New Zealand pale Inanga Pounamu.

These stylish  Pounamu earrings are hand carved from stunning Inanga New Zealand Nephrite Jade famous for her pale tones and thinly cut for the light to glow through.

Findings/Features:

• -  Rolled Gold handmade Shorter-style hooks - 2.5cm

• - 10.2cm x 0.6cm

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.

A stunning example of New Zealand pale Inanga Pounamu.

These stylish  Pounamu earrings are hand carved from stunning Inanga  New Zealand Nephrite Jade famous for her pale tones. This collection has wavey chatoyant two-tone colouring that is magnificent.

Findings/Features:

• -  Sterling Silver handmade Shorter-style hooks - 2.5cm

• - 6cm x 0.8cm

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.