New Zealand Jade Jewelry GiftNew Zealand jade is often called greenstone or pounamu and is worked into beautiful jade jewelry. Rooted in Maori tradition and evolving with New Zealand's multi ethnicity. The Arahura River situated at the West on the South Island is home to Pounamu. The stone was a prized possession with values above gold to the traditional Maori people. An item was used for trading, a measure of richness, and a valuable heirloom. Hei-Tiki
The most ancient of designs is the hei-tiki that represents ancestors. The shape embodies the human figure variations give information about regional origin. Fish-Hook
Return to top Twist - Crossover - Infinity LoopTwist, crossover and, infinity loop - all three symbolize the meaning of energy flow. Energy that connects two beings into one. For example the union of the physical and the spiritual world, or the bond friendship formed by two individuals.
Return to top ManaiaThe Manaia carving unites the symbols of the air in form of a birds head or eye, the earth with a human body, and the sea as it ends in a fishtail. It spiritually stands for the balance between the elements.
Traditional and contemporary jewellery made of New Zealand greenstone.
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