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Description
New Zealand Pounamu (Nephrite Jade) Raw Adze-Style Pendant – Live Edge GreenstoneThis 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 Mori people of Aotearoa, valued
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
Shipping Notes
- Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
- Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
- Delivery to the USA:
- Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
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Exchange/Return Notes
- We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
- Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
- To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
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