Beautiful Opaque Pounamu from the South Islands West Coast.
This flowing Toki style has a gorgeous mid-ridgeline to make her stand out.
Set on an extendable hand braided cord and is hand-carved from New Zealand Neprite Jade and Toki style symbolises Strength, courage and leadership.
This Collection is finished with a soft matte polish, these pieces are made to absorb the natural oils of your skin over time, creating a personal, lasting connection.
Erstwildstone as our Guest Carver:
Elsie’s breathtaking jewellery, hand-carved from South Island stone, is the perfect complement to our own pieces. Her work reflects the same values we hold close: authentic, hand-carved treasures made from Aotearoa’s beautiful natural stone.
Be sure to keep watching for more of her work.
Findings/Features: - Hand-braided waxed polyester extendable cord.
Size: - 9.5cm x 1.5cm
About Nephrite Jade
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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.
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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.
