Kahurangi Pounamu Roimata

This is an incredible 60mm Roimata carved from bright green Kahurangi Pounamu. The colour is so clear and translucent that when held to the light, you can see right into its soul. I left a small strip of the whiter, opaque skin on one edge to create contrast and highlight the beauty of the stone.

Suspended from a silver chain with a simple circle clasp, this piece could be worn as a pendant or even as a striking single earring. The Roimata form is very narrow, with a long taper to a pointed (but not sharp) end.

Roimata symbolises healing, comfort, and the flow of emotion. It’s a form connected to tears, both of sadness and hope. This taonga is a reminder of strength through hard times and the ability to carry on.

One of the finest pieces of Pounamu I’ve worked with — truly a taonga to treasure.

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