Pounamu Nephrite Jade Roimata Pendant – Teardrop of Healing & Strength
Hand-carved from genuine New Zealand Pounamu (nephrite jade), this roimata teardrop pendant carries deep cultural and spiritual significance. Smoothly polished to reveal its natural green beauty, the roimata is traditionally a symbol of healing, release, and comfort. It represents the flow of water — tears of compassion, empathy, and the cleansing of the spirit.
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Science & Material Insight • Mineral: Nephrite jade – calcium magnesium silicate (Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂) • Hardness: 6–6.5 on the Mohs scale • Structure: Dense, interlocking fibrous crystals, making it one of the toughest natural stones on Earth • Colour: Shades of green from pale apple to deep forest, shaped by mineral inclusions and iron content
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Cultural & Spiritual Significance
In Māori tradition, Pounamu is a taonga (treasure), protected and revered. The roimata shape holds special meaning: • Healing & Compassion – symbolic of emotional release and the strength to move forward • Water Flow & Connection – linking wearer to rivers, seas, and the life-giving element of water • Protection – believed to guard and guide the wearer on life’s journey • Mana (Spiritual Power) – grows stronger as the pendant is worn, absorbing the life essence of its keeper
Often gifted as a gesture of support, love, or reconciliation, the roimata is a deeply personal adornment and keepsake.
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Details • Material: Authentic NZ Pounamu (nephrite jade) • Shape: Roimata / teardrop • Finish: Smooth polished surface highlighting natural grain and colour • Cord: Adjustable waxed cord included (or can be customised) • Size: Varies slightly, as each pendant is shaped to the stone’s unique form
