These Roimata Pounamu earrings are carved in a classic teardrop form with gentle curves and a soft taper toward the top. At 40mm long, they are elegant and lightweight, with beautiful translucency that catches and reflects the light. The subtle curve in the shape enhances the natural flow of the stone and adds to their graceful presence when worn.
This elegant set includes a 60mm Roimata Pounamu pendant and matching 55mm Roimata earrings, all carved from the same piece of dark green Pounamu. The long, slender forms feature gentle rounded curves at the base and reveal beautiful translucency when held to the light. As a set carved from one stone, the pieces symbolise connection, shared journeys, and enduring relationships.
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 David Curtis, this distinctive niho transforms a familiar form into something entirely its own. The upper edge appears to fold gracefully over itself like a rolled scroll, blending crisp edges with smooth flowing curves that showcase both the strength and fluidity of the stone. Finished with a horizontal suspension hole and tapering to a refined point, this taonga represents strength, courage, determination, and the continual shaping of one’s own path.
A veined Pounamu hand stone, 12cm wide, 5cm deep, and about 3.5cm at the thickest point. The polished face shows a lively mix of dark and light greens with hints of yellow, while the back retains its natural river skin. A grounding stone to hold, keep close, or display as a connection to the whenua.
This serpentine Pounamu touchstone is a deep green with pale edges and a touch of orange. At 15cm long, it’s ideal as a display piece or a meaningful touchstone, symbolising connection to people and place.
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.
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.
This 75mm toki is carved from distinctive Pounamu from the Tasman region at the top of Te Waipounamu. A deep blue-green heart runs through most of the taonga, framed by a darker forest-green outer layer that gives the stone a strong natural contrast. The toki represents strength, courage and determination, with the deep blue tones adding a sense of depth and calm to the piece. Finished with black lashing.
Te Ao Huna, meaning “the hidden world”, celebrates the beauty that reveals itself when viewed from a different perspective. This 55mm Roimata is carved from dark green Kawakawa Pounamu and finished with a traditional black Roimata lashing. Tumbled to create a natural organic form, the stone reveals striking dark inclusions and internal character when held to the light.
Carved by David Curtis from vibrant raukaraka pounamu, this niho celebrates the strength to choose your own path. Prominent points along the edges symbolise moving through life with purpose and determination, while three decorative notches represent the past, present, and future supporting every step of your journey. Suspended from a simple hole on a black cord, this taonga is a reminder to move forward with courage, resilience, and confidence.
Te Ara me te Manawa brings together two taonga carved from the same remarkable piece of Whakatū pounamu. The hei toki represents strength, determination and the courage to shape your own path, while the roimata speaks of compassion, healing and emotional resilience. Together they symbolise walking through life with both strength and heart.
The pounamu is a striking pale green with dramatic dark brown dendritic inclusions and warm earthy tones flowing through the stone, creating a pattern that is completely unique. Both taonga measure 75 mm in length and are suspended on black cords, remaining forever connected through the stone they were carved from.
Carved by David Curtis, Te Ara Ora (The Path of Life) is a 55mm tuna porohita crafted from beautiful kawakawa pounamu. Intricately carved on both sides with pāua eyes, flowing koru-inspired fins, and a concealed suspension, it symbolises resilience, adaptability, and life’s continuous journey.
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