Sterling Silver NZ Greenstone Pendant & 18" Silver Chain..
Latest Original Designs by Ray Fransham copywright 2018
"Inspired by Uenuku"
The positive and negative of the koru.
The space between, the empty space, balances that which is there.
The koru is a recurring symbol throughout NZ art.
It derives directly from the unfurling of the young fern frond. It represents New Life and Growth.
Deep in the moutains of the West Ciast of the South Island of New Zealand is where you find our precious Pounamu or Greenstone ( Nephrite Jade).
Inspired by the beauty and variety of NZ Jade, Rei Jewellery Ltd. has set out to showcase this beauty in a range of original Jewellery designs. Each piece captures a unique essence of New Zealand.
"Inspired by Uenuku" NZ Jade Sterling Silver Pendant G341717
"Inspired by Uenuku" Sterling NZ Jade Pendant
Body length from the head 4 cm. Including 18" Silver chain & Box. Greenstone or Pounamu was always the most precious of things for Maori. Because of its hardness and toughness, it made the best tools, the best weapons, as well as the most beautiful ornaments, and was regarded like diamonds.
What Maori call their spiritual connectedness with Jade, has led all New Zealanders to love and respect it, and to regard it as our National Stone.
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Jewellery Care
NZ Greenstone with silver is high quality nacre, the same material as pearls. DO NOT use chemical cleaning dips, as these can eat into the natural shell. Gentel polishing with silver polish or a silver polishing cloth will restore the lustre and shine.
New Zealand Greenstone / Pounamu
Greenstone or Pounamu Called nephrite jade by geologist, pounamu by Maori, and greenstone by early settlers, this mineral is mainly sourced from West Coast of the South Island. Pounamu was always the most precious of things for Maori. Because of its hardness and toughness, it made the best tools, the best weapons, as well as the most beautiful ornaments, and was regarded like diamonds. Greenstone is regarded as precious and given as a taonga (gift) it is an honour to receive
What Maori call their spiritual connectedness with Jade, has led all New Zealanders to love and respect it, and to regard it as our National Stone.