This set of 20 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.
🔬 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.
