Earrings 6cm Kawa Kawa

A gorgeous kokopu pounamu in a form that really high lights its depth of character.

Gorgous long pair of Kawakawa earrings, wonderful colours and patterns in this pounamu.

I have only made a few sets of earrings so far and they are a challenge creating something on a small scale.  They are beautiful and hold a special sort of mana for the wearer. I have had to learn about moulding and shaping stirling silver as well, something that I had never intended on…

Deep green kawakawa from the Marsden area.

Pounamu, also known as New Zealand greenstone or jade, is a gem that holds significant cultural and historical value for the Māori people. Carved into various ornaments, tools, and jewelry, Pounamu has been cherished for generations. Today, we’d like to spotlight a stunning pair of earrings made from a unique type of this greenstone: Marsden…