Earrings
Nice set for a gift for Christmas. Kawakawa pounamu.
Nice set for a gift for Christmas. Kawakawa pounamu.
This was a cool carving for an interesting reason. A pounamu golf tee that could be worn in the ear. The guy this was for had worn a plastic tee in his ear for quite and while and this was the upgrade he was going to be gifted. How cool is that. As this was…
From the heart of South Westland, a distinct kawakawa pounamu, known for its enduring quality and beauty, was chosen. This greenstone, echoing the very essence of “Whānau Pūmanawa” or “Heart of the Family”, was skillfully crafted into a harmonious set of five pendants and a complementary pair of earrings, encapsulating the deep-rooted connections and stories…
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…
A set of three Roimata-shaped earrings, each carved from a single piece of Marsden Flower Jade. This set showcases the beauty and uniqueness of one of New Zealand’s most sought-after jades, renowned for its mesmerizing patterns and vibrant colors. Earring 1: This piece features a predominant deep green hue with delicate white highlights, creating a…
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…