Toki me Koru
This pounamu is a cool combination of a toki and a koru

It is made from gorgeous marsden flower jade – putiputi. The bottom edge of the toki hints at some colour and the back shows the full spectrum of the flower jade.
























This toki is made to resemble a modern day wood chisel. An ideal pendant for someone that works with their hands, as well representing leadership, courage, and strength.
Basalt, a dense and hard volcanic rock, has been a prized material for carving throughout New Zealand’s history. Its strength and durability made it ideal for both tools and adornments. I recently had the privilege of carving a toki (adze) from a piece of basalt sourced near Akaroa, a beautiful harbor town on the Banks…
This 75mm Marsden Flower Jade Toki is a special piece, carrying deep meaning and connection. The stone features stunning yellow-gold flower patterns on a rich green Kawakawa base, making it visually striking. Thin and translucent, it allows light to shine through, highlighting its unique beauty. This Toki was commissioned by a father for his son….
Whānau Mauri, a toki of profound connection and essence, carved from the rare totoweka kawakawa pounamu, sourced from the Arahura River. This 5cm pendant is more than a piece of jewellery; it’s a tangible manifestation of the life force and unity that binds a family together. In the Māori language, “whānau” signifies family—a collective of…
This a beautiful set that was made for some very good friends of mine. They have a very lucky young boy and girl that will now have this pair of taonga pounamu to wear and connect them.
When one beholds a handcrafted piece of pounamu, also known as New Zealand jade or greenstone, its depth, history, and cultural significance are immediately evident. Named “Whakapapa Arohanui,” this particular set embodies more than just the majestic aura of Raukaraka pounamu and its vivid hues of orange, yellow, and pale green. “Whakapapa Arohanui” translates to…