Kokopu Earrings
A gorgeous kokopu pounamu in a form that really high lights its depth of character.
A gorgeous kokopu pounamu in a form that really high lights its depth of character.
For a milestone 60th birthday, I was honoured to create a unique Pounamu carving set commissioned for a mother-in-law. This special set, named Puna Hauora, symbolises the Spring of Life she provides for her family—a source of nurturing, strength, and connection. The centrepiece of the set is a 7cm-wide Porohita disc pendant. The Porohita, or…
This is a very special set. When I heard this story and what they wanted my heart went out to them. The father has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. This set is primarily for them as a tangible representation of his love and enduring presence after he is gone. Named He Aroha Tonutanga, which…
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…
Here is my first go at a set of earrings. It is beautiful stone with some nice cloud patterning in it and is very translucent. These were cool to make as they we for a friend to give to her friend for her birthday who turned out to be an old friend of mine as…
Gorgeous pounamu in a simple and stunning set. Made for a special birthday for a couple amazing friends.