This Pounamu pendant celebrates the raw beauty of New Zealand greenstone. The front is fully raw and live, retaining its natural texture and edges, reminiscent of a traditional adze (toki) shape — a symbol of strength, craftsmanship, and ancestral connection. Polished on the sides and back for smooth wear, this pendant is tactile, grounding, and visually striking.
🔹 Cultural & Spiritual Significance
Pounamu is sacred to the Māori people of Aotearoa, valued for protection, guidance, and spiritual connection. Adze-shaped forms historically symbolize work, skill, and mana (personal power/authority). Wearing a raw adze-style Pounamu pendant connects the wearer with ancestral energy, the land, and waterways, grounding spirit and body while inviting clarity and resilience.
The raw surface reminds us that nature’s power is untamed and sacred, making each pendant one-of-a-kind.
🔹 Science & Natural History
Mineral Type: Nephrite Jade
Chemical Composition: Ca₂(Mg, Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ – a calcium magnesium iron silicate
Crystal System: Monoclinic, fibrous structure
Location: New Zealand, traditionally from South Island rivers and West Coast deposits
Unique Qualities: The fibrous structure provides toughness and slight translucence. Light plays across the raw surface to reveal subtle variations in hue and texture.
🔹 Care & Wear
Avoid harsh chemicals or prolonged soaking in water
Wear daily as a personal talisman or cultural keepsake
Can be threaded on cords or chains for easy styling
📦 What You Receive
One handmade raw adze-style Pounamu pendant
Raw, live front with polished sides and back
Each piece is unique, with variations in texture, hue, and pattern
