5cm Pounamu Earrings




















I’ve always been captivated by the beauty and significance of pounamu, New Zealand’s precious greenstone. That’s why I was thrilled to craft a pair of earrings from a piece of kawakawa pounamu sourced from the Arahura River on the West Coast. My earrings are simple yet elegant, about 3 centimeters in length, showcasing the vibrant…
This pair of Pounamu earrings was carved as a leaving gift for a valued member of an organisation, marking their time, contribution, and the connections they carry forward. Each piece is 40mm long and shaped in a wide Roimata form, giving them a strong but balanced presence when worn. The stone is highly translucent, with…
Here is my first go at a set of earrings. It is beautiful stone with some nice cloud patterning in it and is very translucent. These were cool to make as they we for a friend to give to her friend for her birthday who turned out to be an old friend of mine as…
This taonga is a small but powerful expression of growth, renewal, and personal identity. I’ve named it Te Koru Iti, meaning “the small koru,” reflecting both its physical size and the quiet strength it carries. The koru is a deeply significant form in Māori culture, symbolising new beginnings, ongoing growth, and the unfolding of life….
Gorgeous pounamu in a simple and stunning set. Made for a special birthday for a couple amazing friends.
Here at Campbell Carving, I believe pounamu is more than just a beautiful stone; it’s a vessel for stories and a powerful symbol of connection. Today, I want to share a particularly heartwarming project – a family pounamu set crafted from a single piece of pounamu from the South Westland region. I called this Whānau…