Serpentine Touchstone Pounamu
$315.00A Pounamu touchstone, 12cm wide, polished on one side with its natural skin left on the back. Found on the West Coast near Hokitika.


A Pounamu touchstone, 12cm wide, polished on one side with its natural skin left on the back. Found on the West Coast near Hokitika.


This sterling silver ring features a hand-carved Kawakawa Pounamu cabochon with a natural line running through it, adding a unique sense of movement and depth. The tapered rectangular shape curves gracefully across the top, while the textured silver surface resembles the bark of a living tree — a reminder of growth, resilience, and connection to nature.


This sterling silver ring features a hand-carved oval cabochon of dark green Kawakawa Pounamu, set within an organic, flowing band. The silver ripples gently around the finger, with soft waves and rounded bead-like details near the stone — as if shaped by water itself. The contrast of smooth Pounamu and textured silver captures the energy and movement of nature in balance.


This 70mm Roimata is carved from striped grey Pakohe sourced from the Takaka area. Tapered at both ends, it reflects the natural flow of emotion and healing. Pakohe is a stone of strength, endurance, and connection to tūpuna, and this piece honours that legacy. It’s finished with a black spiral lashing and ready to wear.


A large Niho carved from Tākiri/Douglas Creek Pounamu. This 11cm piece has a bold curving tooth shape, a seven-hole ring-bolt lashing, and a deep forest-green and black braided cord. The toggle is carved from the same Pounamu, adding harmony and strength. A powerful statement piece that carries the meaning of protection, determination, and personal authority.


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.


50mm curved blade earrings in rare emerald green Tangiwai from Awatuna Beach. Softly translucent with sterling silver fittings.


50mm Tangiwai drop pendant with sterling silver clasp. Emerald green stone from Awatuna Beach. Symbolises clarity, connection, and emotional insight.


This Tangiwai Pounamu taonga features a koru carved into its side, symbolising growth, renewal, and connection. The rare translucent greenstone glows when held to the light, making it a powerful reminder of transformation and potential.


60mm blade earrings carved from emerald green Tangiwai. Large, curved design with silver fittings. From Awatuna Beach.


This Tangiwai Pounamu Roimata is 10cm long, carved from deep dark green stone with a fine clear grain. The Roimata, or teardrop, symbolises healing, comfort, and connection, making it a meaningful taonga to wear close. When held to the light, the stone glows beautifully, revealing its depth. Finished with a black spiral lashing. I also have a matching piece available if you’d like a set of two.


Carved by Paul Berry, this Hei Toki is made from tight-grained pounamu from the Tasman region with a soft blue-green tone. The 75mm blade has clean lines and a matching pounamu toggle on a full braided cord in mixed browns with a hint of purple-grey. A Hei Toki symbolises strength, courage, and determination.


This 65mm Roimata is carved from deep green Bowenite Pounamu sourced from the Tasman region. In low light it appears dark and solid, but when held to the sun it becomes highly translucent, revealing the inner structure of the stone. The Roimata form represents emotion, reflection, and release, while the clarity within symbolises insight that comes from within. Finished with a clean black spiral lashing, it hangs naturally when worn.


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 Ara Rua means “the two paths.” This Kawakawa Pounamu pendant symbolises the strength to walk between contrast — holding firmness and compassion, experience and growth, without losing yourself. Set in sterling silver with corner claws and a spiral detail at the base, it carries a quiet but grounded presence.


A Kawakawa Pounamu toki with soft white inclusions and an angled, curved base. Finished with a bar lashing and tan three-braided cord, reflecting a path shaped through action.