Cloudy Drop 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…

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

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…

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…