Some pendants are perfectly shaped. This one is perfectly real.
Hand-carved from authentic New Zealand Pounamu (nephrite jade), this rectangular pendant is smooth and polished on all sides — except for the base. Here, the stone’s live edge has been left untouched, preserving a natural crack line and the original texture of the raw slab.
It’s a small but powerful reminder: we don’t have to be flawless to be strong.
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The Stone
Pounamu is treasured in Māori culture as a taonga — an object carrying mana (prestige, power, and spirit). For centuries, it’s been worn as a protective talisman, passed down through generations, gaining strength and significance the longer it is held close to the body.
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Symbolism • Rectangular form – Stability, clarity, and direction in life • Live edge – Honouring the untouched beauty of nature, resilience through imperfection • Greenstone’s mana – Protection, grounding, and deep connection to Aotearoa’s whenua (land) and whakapapa (ancestry)
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Science of Pounamu • Mineral: Nephrite jade – Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ • Hardness: 6–6.5 Mohs • Structure: Dense interlocking fibrous crystals, making it one of the toughest natural materials on Earth • Origin: Sourced from rivers and mountains of New Zealand
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Details • Material: Genuine NZ Pounamu (nephrite jade) • Finish: Smooth polished sides, raw live edge base • Cord: Adjustable waxed cord (custom lengths available) • Each one unique: No two pieces of Pounamu are identical — your pendant will be the only one of its kind
