Carved from stunning Guatemalan jadeite, this Mobius design symbolises connection, balance, and continuity. The icy pale blue stone features soft white inclusions that look like tiny bubbles suspended within. Smooth to the touch, with gentle edges and flowing curves, Endless Flow is a tactile piece that feels calm and grounding in the hand
This 65 mm pounamu toki represents strength, determination and perseverance. I carved it in a classic chisel form, with translucent kawakawa green in one lower corner contrasting with creamy, milky, pale inanga-like colouring across the rest of the stone. This variation reflects the transition from the heart of the pounamu towards the outer rind of the boulder. Suspended from a black cord, it is a one-of-a-kind taonga, ready to wear.
The Niho Taniwha design symbolises strength, guardianship, and the courage to stand firm in the face of challenge. Worn as a taonga, it represents the protective presence of a taniwha — a powerful kaitiaki that watches over the wearer and their journey through life.
This piece is carved from beautiful Inanga Kōkopu Pounamu, measuring 55mm long and an impressive 20mm thick, giving it a strong and grounding presence. The stone has a creamy pale green base with distinctive kōkopu patterning across the surface. A hidden lashing point through the top allows the taonga to sit cleanly on the cord while maintaining the bold, solid form of the carving.
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.
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This 50mm Inanga Pounamu pendant features a beautifully carved koru, symbolising growth, new beginnings, and the cycles of life. The live edge on the back celebrates the stone’s natural origins, connecting its raw beauty with its crafted design. A meaningful taonga that honours both tradition and nature.
Carved by David Curtis, this striking double Mangōpare pendant brings together two intertwined hammerhead sharks in a balanced, symmetrical design. Measuring 90 mm wide by 40 mm high, it is carved front and back with exceptional detail, creating a bold breastplate that symbolises strength, determination, protection, movement, and the power of partnership. A one-of-a-kind taonga that celebrates two lives travelling together.
Manu Huia is a carved huia feather made from dark green serpentine from the Nelson–Tasman area. It has an opaque white rind naturally forming the pale feather tip, creating a striking contrast. The stone appears almost black until held to the light, where its translucency reveals the depth and patterning within. This taonga symbolises dignity, respect, and the carrying of legacy, echoing the mana of the original huia feather. It is 95mm long and finished with a black lashing.
This 55mm Niho, carved from South Westland Pounamu, symbolises strength, courage, and resilience. The design represents a predator’s tooth, inspiring the wearer to face challenges with determination. With its hidden hole and tan cord, this taonga connects you to the land and traditions of Aotearoa.
A niho taonga carved from agatised petrified wood, featuring a mirror-polished face of rich browns and translucent chalcedony, contrasted with natural fossil bark. A symbol of strength, protection, and transformation over time.
This 75mm pākohe niho pendant symbolises strength, protection, and connection. The creamy stone glows softly in the light and is finished with a three-hole lashing. Niho shapes represent identity and courage, making this a taonga of quiet power and deep meaning.
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Pekapeka Kaitiaki is 80mm across, carved from Raukaraka Pounamu with pale green and orangey-gold tones. It features bold pāua inlaid eyes on both sides and hangs from a harakeke-coloured cord. This taonga symbolises guardianship, adaptability, and protection.
The Roimata is a taonga associated with healing, resilience, reflection, and enduring connection. This 70mm Roimata is carved from Raukaraka Pounamu, a stone prized for its rich range of colours and natural character. Finished with a black spiral lashing, it combines the traditional meaning of the Roimata form with the unique beauty of this distinctive Pounamu.
Hei Matau shaped like a hollow wave, carved from Kawakawa Pounamu with white rind like ocean spray. A taonga for those connected to the ocean and guided by its power.
Te Ao Mārama i Roto means “The World of Light Within.” The name reflects the remarkable way this kawakawa pounamu reveals its hidden beauty when held to the light. Although it is a substantial piece, it is incredibly translucent, unveiling swirling layers of deep and pale green within the stone. A natural white rind has been left around the base, creating a striking contrast and preserving part of the pounamu’s natural character. Measuring 70 mm long and suspended from a black cord, this hei toki represents strength, courage, determination, and the ability to shape your own path.
This 65mm Hei Matau, Te Ara Kaha (Path of Strength), is carved from beautifully translucent light green Pounamu with a deep green band running through it. The clean, flowing curves give it movement while keeping a simple, balanced form. The Hei Matau symbolises strength, safe passage, and the ability to provide and protect, making this a meaningful and steady taonga to wear.
Te Whao Roimata – The tears of the chisel. This speaks to the marks left by a life of effort, growth, and creation. Carved from deep, dark Kawakawa Pounamu, this 85mm Roimata carries a soft rind at the base and a cloud-like feature within the stone, reflecting the depth and individuality of the person who wears it.
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