These matching Kawakawa Pounamu earrings have a graceful flowing shape with one straight edge and a gentle outward curve on the other. Around 65mm long (plus the hooks), they taper from the top to a softly pointed base with a subtle outward curve. The deep green stone shows beautiful translucency when held up to the light, revealing the natural character within the Pounamu.
A functional work of art — this guitar pick is carved from beautiful translucent Kawakawa Pounamu. It’s 30mm long, 25mm wide, and 4mm thick at its centre, tapering at the edges for comfortable playing. Designed to be used, this pick creates music through the touch of stone and string — a taonga that makes art through art.
A solid sterling silver ring set with a deep green Kawakawa Pounamu cabochon that I carved by hand. The band features a textured finish and a split design near the top, with a row of silver beads flowing across the surface. The contrast between the polished Pounamu and the raw silver texture gives this piece a timeless, natural character.
This 60mm Classic Kawakawa Pounamu Toki is carved from deep green stone with rich natural variation throughout. The traditional proportions and clean lines give it a strong, timeless presence. Finished with a black lashing and cord, it is ready to wear. The toki form symbolises strength, leadership, and determination, making it a meaningful everyday taonga.
A deep green Kawakawa Pounamu toki inspired by the form of the whao. Featuring soft white cloud-like inclusions, an angled base, and finished with a bar lashing and three-braided black cord.
This sterling silver ring features a dark green Kawakawa Pounamu cabochon with a flat, freeform top. The low profile makes it practical for everyday wear, while the hammered silver band adds texture and character. A strong, understated piece that carries the depth and mana of Pounamu in a clean, wearable design.
Hand-carved Niho pendant made from Kokopu Pounamu from the Arahura River, measuring 45mm. This unique piece symbolises strength, protection, and connection to the natural world of Aotearoa, featuring the distinctive speckled patterns of Kokopu Pounamu.
The Porohita represents unity, wholeness, and the cycles of life, symbolising deep connections to whānau, whakapapa, and the natural world. Carved from Kokopu Pounamu, this 60mm taonga embodies strength, resilience, and the enduring bonds that shape our lives.
Kōkopu Pounamu roimata earrings with 40mm pounamu drops and a total length of approximately 60mm. The roimata shape symbolises healing, aroha, and emotional strength. A meaningful and elegant pair of taonga earrings.
Kōkopu Pounamu roimata earrings with 30mm pounamu drops and a total length of approximately 50mm. The roimata shape symbolises reflection, renewal, and letting go. A lighter, understated pair of meaningful taonga earrings.
Good instinct — if you’re using the word to express the idea of branching or flowing movement, a stronger Māori word is kōriporipo, which refers to rippling or flowing movement (often used for water). It fits the visual effect of the stone really well.
Koropepe Mātauranga is 50mm across and 8mm thick, carved from deep forest-green serpentine with darker veins. Its koru flows into the head of a tuna, with a pāua shell eye. This taonga symbolises wisdom, growth, and the resilience to navigate life’s journey.
This Kōuma breastplate is carved from stunning dark green Marsden Flower Jade with golden highlights rippling through the stone. At 90mm wide and 65mm high, it has strong proportions and visual depth. The Kōuma rests close to the heart and symbolises inner strength, protection, and a connection to whakapapa. It draws on the form of a breastplate, representing both physical and emotional resilience. A deeply meaningful taonga made to be worn with pride.
A handcrafted Kōuma breastplate carved from Kokopu Pounamu, symbolising strength and protection. Featuring a white ringbolt lashing and a four-braid cord.
A kōuma breastplate carved from Inanga Pounamu with rare oxidised rind colouring in warm orange and pale green tones. Bound with a five-hole black ring bolt lashing, this piece symbolises protection, inner strength, and resilience.
Carved from dark grey ōnewa (basalt) sourced from the Banks Peninsula area, this 100mm taonga follows the natural shape of the stone to form a striking mako-inspired design. A pāua eye has been set into the head, with the snout pointing downward and a fin emerging from the side of the piece. The stone has a deep, powerful presence and is suspended on a black cord with a three-hole ringbolt lashing. Basalt was traditionally used by Māori to create tools and weapons due to its strength and fine grain.
