This pendant carries the quiet strength of Aotearoa’s pounamu — a stone long honoured for its protective and grounding qualities. Formed deep within the mountains of New Zealand, pounamu (greenstone jade) has been treasured for generations as a taonga, a stone of mana, resilience, and connection to the natural world.
This particular piece began as a naturally tumbled offcut from the work of New Zealand jade carvers. Rather than shaping it further, the stone has been left in its softly worn form, allowing the natural character, colour, and shape created by the tumbling process to remain. Each piece from these offcuts carries its own unique story and grain within the stone.
In my studio, the stone has been carefully drilled and engraved with the affirmation:
“He Kaha ahau”
A powerful phrase in Te Reo Māori meaning: “I am strong.”
This simple statement is both a grounding reminder and a personal affirmation. It speaks to inner resilience, courage through challenges, and the quiet strength that already lives within us.
The engraving is subtle yet intentional, allowing the words to sit within the natural presence of the stone rather than overpower it. The result is a piece that can be worn as a daily talisman, meditation aid, or personal reminder of strength and perseverance.
Because the stone began as a naturally tumbled offcut, each pendant will have its own organic shape, colour variations, and surface character, making every piece completely unique.
Details
• Genuine New Zealand pounamu (tumbled offcut jade) • Drilled and engraved in my studio • Affirmation: He Kaha ahau — “I am strong” • Natural tumbled form – each piece is unique • Simple, wearable talisman for everyday strength and grounding
A small but powerful piece of stone carrying a message that many of us need to hear from time to time:
