Toki Whanau
Gorgeous Toki with koru that represent a whanau. To be worn close to the heart.
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Kahurangi Toki – Bright Green
This toki has beautiful translucency. The way the light shines through this when held up to the sun or a light source reveals the inner aspects of the stone. I love to be able to see into Pounamu. Every surface of this toki is curved. Curves are what makes a pendant feel good in the…
Te Aakau – The Coast, Kawakawa Pounamu Toki
This is a beautiful and well proportioned toki make from kawakawa pounamu that has a striking patterning to it. I was very impressed when the final polish had been completed on this. A friend commented that the patterning reminds her of water swirling around a coast line. Since then that is all I could see…
Toki Taumutu
Taumutu, a small coastal settlement near Waihora, Lake Ellesmere, in New Zealand’s South Island, holds a rugged beauty shaped by the relentless sea. It was on this windswept beach that I discovered a beach pebble, a humble piece of ōnewa (greywacke) that whispered of hidden potential. With careful shaping and a respect for the stone’s…
A Fusion of Land and Culture: Yellow and White Banded Agate Toki
This stunning yellow and white banded agate Toki was a joy to create, and it holds deep significance both for me and the friend who entrusted me with the stone. She discovered this agate in the Hinds River some time ago, sharing her find with me as a gift. I’ve finally crafted something worthy of…
Family Set – Kaniere Pounamu
Family sets are one of my favorite things to make, sharing pendants that all come from the same source holds a lot of mana. A good friend of mine asked me to make this set for him and his family. It is made from a gorgeous pounamu found in the Kaniere stream area. Making a…
