Pounamu Sterling Silver Pendant & Silver Chain.
" One Line drop "
A symbol of New Life and Growth.
Latest Original Designs by Ray Fransham copyright 2020
Greenstone or Pounamu Called nephrite jade by geologist, pounamu by Māori, 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 Māori. 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 honors to receive
What Māori call their spiritual connectedness with Jade, has led all New Zealanders to love and respect it, and to regard it as our National Stone.
"Line Drop" Pounamu Silver Pendant and Silver Chain G3075
"Line Drop" Sterling NZ Jade Pendant
Diameter across 5 mm , length from the bail 30 mm.
Sterling Silver Chain 45 cm/ 18 inch & gifted Box.
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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
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.
