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This ring is something quite different from most of the taonga I create. I’ve named it Manawa Kākāriki — Green Heart. The name reflects both the deep green hue of the Kawakawa Pounamu and the strong visual focus of the ring, which sits like a heartbeat in the centre of the silverwork. It speaks to…

I carved this pounamu bracelet for a marriage proposal, bringing together two people’s heritage in a taonga to mark their commitment. I’ve named it He Here, meaning a bond or tie, reflecting the connection between them and the future they are choosing together. The bracelet combines Viking-inspired interwoven detail, acknowledging her Northern German heritage, with…

This is a pounamu that is part of a larger set. The set was made for a childrens book that my wife created. There is one pounamu for each page of the book. The main page for this is called Sand in my toes salt in my nose and you can see all the artwork and pounamu…

This handcrafted bracelet showcases the beauty and variety of New Zealand’s Pounamu. I’ve selected three distinct types of Pounamu to highlight their unique colors and contrasts. The beads are all handmade, with each one a different variety of Pounamu: These three stones are strung on a 4-braid cord that I’ve crafted by hand, ensuring strength…

This pounamu engagement ring was a new and rewarding challenge for me. The customer had chosen a silver ring with a recessed space ready for an inlay, along with a slice of pounamu they wanted incorporated into it. They then trusted me to bring the two together and create a ring for their partner. This…