{"product_id":"pounamu-hook-hei-matau-midsize-large-on-olive","title":"Pounamu (Hapopo) Hook\/Hei Matau Necklace - Midsize","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eFrom the wild, windswept landscapes of New Zealand’s South Island's West Coast emerges a rare and powerful taonga;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"356\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"294\"\u003ePounamu\/greenstone\u003c\/strong\u003e is prized for its green and gold tones. This variety - Hapopo          hails from the South Westland area and is A beautiful translucent green with black speckles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eThis striking pendant is carved in the traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"434\"\u003ehei matau (fish hook)\u003c\/strong\u003e form, symbolizing strength, prosperity, and safe passage over water. Flowing lines and elegant curves reflect the motion of the ocean, honouring the connection between people, nature, and the journey of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"206\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"754\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGuest Artist - Leanne Hart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, this piece reflects a deep reverence for tradition. Leanne’s work with South Island Nephrite Jade brings a soulful, ancestral energy to each creation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFindings\/Features:  - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-braided waxed polyester extendable cord.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 4 x 2.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Nephrite Jade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePossibly the most distinctive variety of \u003ci\u003epounamu\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003etaonga\u003c\/i\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNephrite jade possesses revitalizing energy and has been used by cultures all over the world to speed healing and bring balance to body and mind.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"www.simplystonewestcoast.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47757364789435,"sku":"235299S","price":289.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/9466\/7963\/files\/IMG_7602_967e599a-a00c-4a1c-bbff-4d37a70eb39f.jpg?v=1779761948","url":"https:\/\/simplystonewestcoast.com\/products\/pounamu-hook-hei-matau-midsize-large-on-olive","provider":"Simply Stone West Coast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}