Free Form Chatoyant
My daughter and I carved her first pounamu pendant. She wanted to make one for her friend. She was so stoked, and so was I.
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This piece is a pendant that symbolises a journey of growth and healing. It is a beautiful thing to hear that someone is proud to be who they are and that they are caring for themselves as the owner of this will be. This is a gorgeous bright green pounamu with chatoyant fibres in it…
Manawanui – Heart
The heart is a strong symbol of love. This one even more so as it has the Chinese symbol for love carved into the surface. Also with a fern carved on the back to strengthen the links with Aotearoa. This is a gorgeous piece of kawakawa pounamu from the Kaniere stream area, that shows some…
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Porohita and Toki Wedding Set
These were made for a set of pendants for a wedding of some very good friends of mine. Having two pounamu that are carved from the same stone is a very special thing for a couple. Jade goes through some pretty serious stuff to become what it is today. It is formed when two…
Sibling and Twins Set
This set is made for my special niece and nephews. I was asked to make a matching set for my twin niece and nephew for their first birthday. The flower type design is an important symbol for the family. It is all made from a beautiful translucent bright green pounamu. The flowing lines are what…
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Toki and Porohita- 21st Set
This is a set made for a couple that are both having a 21st this year. Two pendants that are connected by the shared designs and meaning that they hold. The design represent them and their child. Simple, effective and meaningful.