{"title":"Waiata o te whenua - Serpentinite collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe markings in this serpentinite are truly breathtaking. Veins of quartz run through it like tears in the stone, telling the story of its creation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey remind us where these taonga come from: forged deep within the earth and slowly pushed to the surface as tectonic plates shift beneath us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a process that reveals extraordinary beauty, born from the same immense forces that can also be frightening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the world continues to shift - not only beneath our feet, but in the choices made by those in positions of power - this kōhatu feels like a quiet call to remember what truly sustains us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a time when too many world leaders fail to honour or protect the very planet that gives us life, these ancient stones remind us that Papatūānuku endures beyond politics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey ask us to look deeper, to tread more gently, and to remember that the earth is not simply a resource to be consumed, but a living ancestor deserving of our respect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA quiet reminder that the earth’s power creates as much as it transforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"earth-song-kotiro-breastplate-large-statement-on-honey","title":"Waiata o te whenua Serpentinite collection - Kotiro Breastplate - Large \/ Statement on honey","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWaiata o te whenua - Earth song collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe markings in this serpentinite are truly breathtaking. Veins of quartz run through it like tears in the stone, telling the story of its creation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThey remind us where these taonga come from: forged deep within the earth and slowly pushed to the surface as tectonic plates shift beneath us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt’s a process that reveals extraordinary beauty, born from the same immense forces that can also be frightening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned in a beautiful breastplate style for the protection of the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSerpentinite, a naturally porous stone, will gradually deepen in colour as it absorbs oils from your skin—a natural evolution that enhances its beauty and creates a lasting connection with its wearer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFindings\/Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Hand-braided wax polyester extendable cord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-  11 x 4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAbout Serpentinite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA rich and varied stone, serpentinite is one of three\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003epounamu\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003estones 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHealing Properties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Stone West Coast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48192934346939,"sku":null,"price":579.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/9466\/7963\/files\/IMG_2324.jpg?v=1785738864"},{"product_id":"waiata-o-te-whenua-serpentinite-collection-kotiro-fan-esrrings-large-on-gold","title":"Waiata o te whenua Serpentinite collection - Kōtiro fan earrings - Large on gold","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWaiata o te whenua - Earth song collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe markings in this serpentinite are truly breathtaking. Veins of quartz run through it like tears in the stone, telling the story of its creation. Our signature fan earrings are a gorgeous way to show the world this Ataahua (beautiful) Kohatu (stone)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThey remind us where these taonga come from: forged deep within the earth and slowly pushed to the surface as tectonic plates shift beneath us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt’s a process that reveals extraordinary beauty, born from the same immense forces that can also be frightening.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSerpentinite, a naturally porous stone, will gradually deepen in colour as it absorbs oils from your skin—a natural evolution that enhances its beauty and creates a lasting connection with its wearer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFindings\/Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-made 14CT Rolled Gold findings 2.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 4 x 4cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAbout Serpentinite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA rich and varied stone, serpentinite is one of three\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003epounamu\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003estones 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHealing Properties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Stone West Coast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48193139212475,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/9466\/7963\/files\/IMG_2299.jpg?v=1785739716"},{"product_id":"waiata-o-te-whenua-serpentinite-collection-mama-fan-esrrings-large-on-silver","title":"Waiata o te whenua Serpentinite collection - Māmā fan earrings - Large on silver","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWaiata o te whenua - Earth song collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe markings in this serpentinite are truly breathtaking. Veins of quartz run through it like tears in the stone, telling the story of its creation. 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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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHealing Properties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Stone West Coast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48193262485691,"sku":null,"price":439.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/9466\/7963\/files\/IMG_2350_0cc5ec80-133d-4bdc-a7de-cb64830ec770.jpg?v=1785740145"},{"product_id":"waiata-o-te-whenua-serpentinite-collection-tane-toki-large-statement-on-honey","title":"Waiata o te whenua Serpentinite collection - Tane Toki - Large \/ Statement on honey","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWaiata o te whenua - Earth song collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTane Toki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe markings in this serpentinite are truly breathtaking. 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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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHealing Properties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA healing stone, serpentinite replenishes and restores energies within the body and creates a protective field around its wearer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Stone West Coast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48193446871227,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/9466\/7963\/files\/IMG_1612.jpg?v=1785740684"},{"product_id":"waiata-o-te-whenua-serpentinite-collection-tuakana-toki-large-statement-on-honey","title":"Waiata o te whenua Serpentinite collection - Tuakana Toki - Large \/ Statement on honey","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWaiata o te whenua - Earth song collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTane Toki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe markings in this serpentinite are truly breathtaking. 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