Kokopu Earrings
A gorgeous kokopu pounamu in a form that really high lights its depth of character.
Enclosed Koru
Gorgeous enclosed Koru from a subtle pale pounamu. This is a cool lashing for the koru.
Te Waenga – The Spaces Between
This set was a privilege to work on and create. The design and significance that went into this piece was deep and meaningful. I called this set Te Waenga as it fully represents the deep significance of the space between people and a strong yet invisible connection can be nurtured here. This set represents this…
Gnarly Treble Clef
Creating this piece surely was a journey for myself. The original plan was to design something for a birthday based on this treble clef design by Marika Pounamu. This is what we ended up with. This piece was multi layered and truly 3 dimensional. You can see all the aspects to it in this video….
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Whanaunui
A big and beautiful set for a big and beautiful kaupapa. A set of pounamu all cut from the same raw source is a significant way to represent and deepen a connection with people. This pounamu was created deep under the earth under tremendous heat and pressure. Since it cooled these pieces have laid side…
Whanau Toki
This is a design for a father that has a wonderful wahine to support him. So wonderful she wanted special and unique toki for him. This piece has him and his whanau carved into it in the form of koru.
Touch Stone
Here are two touch stones that I made. The guy wanted replicas of the grey stone below that he found on a beach. Pretty cool idea to get some in Pounamu.
Kiwi Koru
I can see a kiwi and a koru in this one, the kiwi was unintentional yet cool.
Fire and Earth Set
This set was made for two friends one of a fire star sign and the other and earth star sign. When the two pendants are put together they also create a heart, the symbol of love an compassion. Sometimes with pounamu the original intent is not always what works out. This happened in this case…