Made to order Yew wood toki style pendant with mixed pounamu greenstone inlay - Handcrafted British jewellery, Māori inspired nature talisman.

* Made to order ** original still available.

Yew Wood Roimata Pendant – Inlaid with Pounamu Chips | A Fusion of Cultures

Crafted from richly grained yew wood, this hand-carved roimata (tear drop) pendant celebrates the quiet strength found in grief, healing, and compassion. The natural grain of the seasoned yew carries warmth and character, while a central inlay of mixed New Zealand Pounamu (greenstone) chips — secured with crystal-clear UV resin — brings a powerful energy into harmony with the wood. Each chip is a fragment of history, ethically reclaimed from carving offcuts, breathing new life into every curve.

A Symbol of Unity
This pendant is a meeting of worlds — the sacred Pounamu of Aotearoa and the storied yew tree, long revered in Celtic and European traditions. It’s a wearable reflection of cross-cultural respect and storytelling, forged through a blend of tradition, craftsmanship, and sustainability.

The Roimata Form
The roimata form, meaning “tear” in te reo Māori, is often worn as a symbol of release, healing, and emotional strength. Traditionally, it is also believed to bring peace to the wearer and to act as a reminder of empathy and kindness.

Yew Wood Lore
• Tree Type: Taxus baccata (European Yew)
• Wood Characteristics: Rich reddish-brown grain, symbolically linked to endurance, cycles of life, and protection.
• Cultural Use: Sacred in Druidic, Norse, and Celtic traditions — often planted in graveyards and places of spiritual significance, representing rebirth and connection between the living and the departed.

Yew (Taxus baccata) has long been regarded as one of the most mystical and enduring trees in human history. Its symbolism spans continents and spiritual traditions:

Endurance, Immortality, and Transformation

Yew trees can live for thousands of years, often regenerating from within their own hollow trunks. This unique trait makes them a powerful emblem of eternal life, rebirth, and the cycle of transformation.
In Celtic and Druidic lore, yew is linked with ancestral wisdom and the threshold between worlds — both life and death, past and future.
Protection and Sacredness

Often planted in graveyards and near sacred sites in Europe, the yew tree was thought to guard souls, protect the living, and honour the dead.
Its toxic nature also added to its reputation as a tree of power, demanding respect and care.
Meditation and Magic

Yew wood was used in ritual tools and longbows, carrying intent, precision, and focus.
Energetically, it's said to enhance introspection, deepen spiritual connection, and act as a guide through shadow work and healing journeys.

Pounamu Inlay
• Sourced from mixed Pounamu offcuts — nephrite jade, bowenite, and serpentine varieties
• Mineral Type: Nephrite jade (Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂)
• Spiritual Significance: Regarded as taonga (treasure) in Māori culture, Pounamu holds Māori (life force), and is believed to offer strength, protection, and ancestral connection to its wearer.

Each chip of Pounamu in your pendant carries its own identity — a different mineral makeup, energy, and connection to land. When combined, they create a truly special blending of spirits. Here’s a look at what that can mean:

Spiritual Symbolism

Unity in Diversity – Just like people, each stone fragment has a voice, and together they form a whānau (family) — diverse, imperfect, and strong. The mix becomes a talisman of inclusion, balance, and shared strength.
Whakapapa (lineage) – Every type of Pounamu is a child of Aotearoa’s mountains and rivers. A mix of these stones is a reminder of one’s connection to the land, ancestors, and purpose.
Transformation & Healing – Once discarded or broken, these offcuts now return as a cohesive offering — representing resilience, healing, and the sacredness of second chances.
Key Types You May Have in the Blend:

Kawakawa – Deep green, known for heart energy, protection, and guidance.
Inanga – Soft, pale greens and greys, tied to peace, clarity, and spiritual depth.
Kahurangi – Rare and translucent, symbolising aspiration, purity, and spiritual insight.
Tangiwai (Bowenite) – Almost glass-like in appearance, often linked with emotional flow, grief healing, and release.
Marsden – Olive-green with golden hues, grounding and deeply tied to connection with whenua (land).

🔗 Piece Details
• Materials: Yew wood + reclaimed Pounamu chips
• Finish: Hand-sanded and sealed, central UV resin inlay
• Style: Roimata / Teardrop
• Corded and ready to wear
• One of a kind – a blend of heritage, heart, and healing