Pounamu Whai - Statement on toggle

The gentle giant of the sea- the Whai or Stingray

This beautiful natural style Pounamu is hand-carved from vibrant New Zealand Nephrite Jade/Pounamu, a simple style to symbolise the Whai.

Findings/Features:

• -  Hand braided wax polyester honey cord with toggle 16cm

  Size:

• -  9.5 x 9.3cm

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.