Toki Style

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

• 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.

Beautiful raw style Pounamu from South Westland.

This Toki is hand-carved from Southern Jade - New Zealand Nephrite Jade from the South Island's West Coast. Famous for her forest green tone, this piece is gorgeous and is a slightly higher polish than our usual.

Our Toki style symbolises Strength, courage and leadership.

Findings/Features:

• - Hand-braided waxed polyester extendable cord.

• Size:

• - 7.5 cm x 2cm

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.

Beautiful raw style Pounamu from South Westland.

This Toki is hand-carved from Southern Jade - New Zealand Nephrite Jade from the South Island's West Coast. Famous for her forest green tone, this piece is gorgeous and is a slightly higher polish than our usual.

Our Toki style symbolises Strength, courage and leadership.

Findings/Features:

• - Hand-braided waxed polyester extendable cord.

• Size:

• - 6.5 cm x 1.5cm

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.

Beautiful  Pounamu from South Westland.

This Toki is hand-carved from Southern Jade - New Zealand Nephrite Jade from the South Island's  South Westland area. Famous for her kiwi fruit-like tones, filled with speckles and glassy bands.

Our Toki style symbolises Strength, courage and leadership.

Findings/Features:

• - Hand-braided waxed polyester extendable cord.

• Size:

• - 8.5 cm x 1.3cm

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.

This stunning collection of Haast Nephrite captures the raw, untamed spirit of the South Island’s West Coast. Feathered rivers of green flow through a textured, speckled base.

Echoing the rugged landscapes and wild beauty of the place she was born - A true tribute to the whenua.

Our Toki style is a statement of nature, strength, and grounding energy, ready to be worn and treasured.

Findings/Features:

• - Hand-braided waxed polyester extendable cord.

• Size:

• - 8 cm x 1.5cm

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.

This stunning collection of Haast Nephrite captures the raw, untamed spirit of the South Island’s West Coast. Feathered rivers of green flow through a textured, speckled base.

Echoing the rugged landscapes and wild beauty of the place she was born - A true tribute to the whenua.

Our Toki style is a statement of nature, strength, and grounding energy, ready to be worn and treasured.

Findings/Features:

• - Hand-braided waxed polyester extendable cord.

• Size:

• - 9 cm x 1.5cm

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.

This stunning collection of Haast Nephrite captures the raw, untamed spirit of the South Island’s West Coast. Feathered rivers of green flow through a textured, speckled base.

Echoing the rugged landscapes and wild beauty of the place she was born - A true tribute to the whenua.

Our Niho (tooth) style is a statement of nature, strength, and grounding energy, ready to be worn and treasured.

Findings/Features:

• - Hand-braided waxed polyester extendable cord.

• Size:

• - 6.5 cm x 3.5cm

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.

This stunning collection of Haast Nephrite captures the raw, untamed spirit of the South Island’s West Coast. Feathered rivers of green flow through a textured, speckled base.

Echoing the rugged landscapes and wild beauty of the place she was born - A true tribute to the whenua.

Crafted in our Disc style, it represents the circle of life and love — a symbol of continuity, connection, and timeless flow.

Findings/Features: 

• - Hand-braided waxed polyester extendable cord.

• Size:

• - 7 cm x 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.

This stunning collection of Haast Nephrite captures the raw, untamed spirit of the South Island’s West Coast. Feathered rivers of green flow through a textured, speckled base.

Echoing the rugged landscapes and wild beauty of the place she was born - A true tribute to the whenua.

Our Toki style is a statement of nature, strength, and grounding energy, ready to be worn and treasured.

Findings/Features:

• - Hand-braided waxed polyester extendable cord.

• Size:

• - 9 cm x 3cm

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.

This stunning collection of Haast Nephrite captures the raw, untamed spirit of the South Island’s West Coast. Feathered rivers of green flow through a textured, speckled base.

Echoing the rugged landscapes and wild beauty of the place she was born - A true tribute to the whenua.

Our Toki style is a statement of nature, strength, and grounding energy, ready to be worn and treasured.

Findings/Features:

• - Hand-braided waxed polyester extendable cord.

• Size:

• - 6 cm x 3cm

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.

This stunning collection of Haast Nephrite captures the raw, untamed spirit of the South Island’s West Coast. Feathered rivers of green flow through a textured, speckled base.

Echoing the rugged landscapes and wild beauty of the place she was born - A true tribute to the whenua.

Our Niho (tooth) style is a statement of nature, strength, and grounding energy, ready to be worn and treasured.

Findings/Features:

• - Hand-braided waxed polyester extendable cord.

• Size:

• - 6.5 cm x 3.5cm

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.

This stunning piece Nephrite captures the raw, untamed spirit of the South Island’s West Coast.

This organic piece Echoes the rugged landscapes and wild beauty of the place she was born.

Our Toki style is a statement of nature, strength, and grounding energy, ready to be worn and treasured.

Findings/Features:

• - Hand-braided waxed polyester extendable cord.

• Size:

• - 5cm x 2.5cm

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.

This stunning collection of Haast Nephrite captures the raw, untamed spirit of the South Island’s West Coast. Pale Kiwi fruit greens flow through a black speckled base.

Echoing the rugged landscapes and wild beauty of the place she was born - A true tribute to the whenua.

Our Breastplate style is a symbol of protection for her wearer,  ready to be worn and treasured.

Findings/Features:

• - Hand-braided waxed polyester extendable cord.

• Size:

• - 8cm x 4cm

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.