Oval Greenstone Pendant #2 - Sterling Silver  US$206.75

Beautiful Jade Pendant set in sterling silver.

In New Zealand Jade is commonly referred to as Greenstone or by the Maori name Pounamu. Pounamu is the Maori group term for both nephrite and bowenite. The Maori classified pounamu according to colour and named many varieties. There are four (4) main types: kawakawa, kahurangi, inanga and tangiwai. The first three are nephrite and the fourth - tangiwai - is bowenite. This high quality New Zealand jewellery is ideal for a New Zealand present.

Oval Greenstone Pendant #1 - Sterling Silver  US$179.30

Beautiful Jade Pendant set in sterling silver.

In New Zealand Jade is commonly referred to as Greenstone or by the Maori name Pounamu. This high quality New Zealand jewellery is an ideal New Zealand gift.

Manaia Greenstone Pendant #1 - Sterling Silver  US$178.55

In New Zealand Jade is commonly referred to as Greenstone or by the Maori name Pounamu. This high quality New Zealand jewellery is ideal for Gifts from New Zealand.

The Maori Manaia traditionally has the head of a bird, body of a man and tail of a fish creating balance of sky earth and sea. The Manaia is a spiritual guardian who is said to protect the wearer from evil.

Manaia Greenstone Pendant #1 - Sterling Silver  US$178.55

In New Zealand Jade is commonly referred to as Greenstone or by the Maori name Pounamu. This high quality New Zealand jewellery is ideal for Gifts from New Zealand.

The Maori Manaia traditionally has the head of a bird, body of a man and tail of a fish creating balance of sky earth and sea. The Manaia is a spiritual guardian who is said to protect the wearer from evil.

Patu Greenstone Pendant - Sterling Silver  US$198.90

A Patu is a traditional Maori weapon. During the 17th and 18th centuries Patu were typical Maori stone weapons. Patu were commonly made from greywacke, various volcanic rock types pounamu (Greenstone).

Rectangle Greenstone Pendant - Long - Sterling Silver  US$255.25

Long Jade Pendant with paua shell and sterling silver insert.

In New Zealand Jade is commonly referred to as Greenstone or by the Maori name Pounamu. This high quality New Zealand jewellery is ideal for a New Zealand Gift.

Paua (pronounced par-wah) is a close relative of abalone and comes in a beautiful shell which the Maori used for eyes in carvings. Pieces of paua shell are used to make jewellery, such as this pendant, and a variety of other New Zealand souvenirs.

Greenstone Earrings #1 - Sterling Silver  US$86.95

 Jade Earrings set in sterling silver.

In New Zealand Jade is generally referred to as Greenstone or the Maori name Pounamu.

Koru Greenstone Pendant - Sterling Silver  US$151.15

Jade stone set sterling silver. Comes with a fine quality silver plated chain.

In New Zealand Jade is commonly referred to as Greenstone or by the Maori name Pounamu. This high quality New Zealand jewellery is ideal for gifts from NZ.

Twist Greenstone Pendant - Sterling Silver  US$124.50

Jade stone set in sterling silver. Comes with a fine quality silver plated chain.

In New Zealand Jade is commonly referred to as Greenstone or by the Maori name Pounamu. This high quality New Zealand jewellery is an ideal New Zealand gift.

Koru Pendant - Greenstone – Twist  US$180.10

Carved from genuine New Zealand Pounamu (Greenstone).

The Koru meaning comes from the small baby shoots of the punga ferns as they begin to grow. Most designs today incorporate a Koru somewhere within them to represent life in the carving. Double Koru can represent the bonding of two people.

The carver of this high quality product is certified by Creative New Zealand to display the 'Toi Iho' mark. This authenticates the work as being a genuine New Zealand product carved by a Maori artist.

Comes with attractive draw-string bag.

These products are individually handcrafted therefore the colour and markings may vary slightly.