This set of 10 tumble-polished New Zealand Pounamu beads has been carefully drilled at the top, making them ready to thread into your own jewellery creations. Each bead is an offcut of genuine Nephrite Jade (Pounamu), tumbled smooth yet retaining its natural individuality. The soft sheen of the polish brings out the deep greens, earthy inclusions, and natural variations that make each piece unique.
Perfect for:
• DIY jewellery makers looking for authentic NZ materials
• Creating pendants, earrings, charm necklaces, or rosaries
• Spiritual craftwork, talismans, or ancestral offerings
💎 Spiritual Significance
Pounamu, treasured by Māori as a taonga (sacred gift), is associated with protection, strength, healing, and connection to ancestry. In bead form, it can be worn as amulets of grounding and endurance or incorporated into ritual jewellery for personal empowerment.
To the Māori of Aotearoa New Zealand, Pounamu is more than a stone — it is a taonga (treasure), gifted between families, carried as protective talismans, and imbued with mana (spiritual authority, prestige). It is often seen as a living material, one that gathers wairua (spirit, essence) from its wearer over time, becoming deeply personal and sacred.
In the wider metaphysical community, nephrite jade is valued as a stone of healing, balance, and resilience. It is believed to:
• 🌿 Ground and protect – shielding the aura from negative energies while keeping the wearer connected to the earth.
• 💚 Encourage emotional balance – soothing the heart, easing stress, and fostering harmony in relationships.
• ✨ Manifest abundance and growth – long associated with prosperity, fertility, and renewal.
• 🪶 Strengthen spiritual connection – particularly for those who feel drawn to ancestral energy or earth-centered practices.
Carrying or wearing even a small tumble of Pounamu is thought to bring a sense of calm strength, acting as both a protector and a companion on life’s journey. Many choose to meditate with Pounamu in hand, keep it close as a pocket stone, or use it as a touchstone for grounding during stressful times.
🔬 Geological & Scientific Notes
• Stone: Nephrite Jade (Pounamu)
• Mineral group: Amphibole (actinolite-tremolite series)
• Crystal system: Monoclinic
• Hardness: 6–6.5 Mohs
• Location: South Island, New Zealand
Pounamu is exceptionally tough due to its interlocking fibrous crystal structure, making it both resilient and ideal for carving and drilling.
📦 Details
• Quantity: 20 beads
• Material: Authentic NZ Pounamu (nephrite jade)
• Finish: Tumbled & polished
• Drill: Top-drilled (ideal for pendants or earrings)
• Each bead is unique – colours, shapes, and patterns will vary
🌿 Sustainably Hand-Prepared
These beads are made from offcuts gathered and polished, ensuring minimal waste while giving new life to every fragment of Pounamu.
⚠️ Please Note:
• Each bead is unique – expect natural variation in colour, shape, and size.
Photos are captured under LED lighting to ensure true color representation, though slight variations may occur depending on individual lighting conditions.
