Jade - 29,Aug,2018
Jade, greenstone, or pounamu?
At Mountain Jade we often get asked online and instore about the many various names for what is perhaps most commonly referred to as jade.
At Mountain Jade we often get asked online and instore about the many various names for what is perhaps most commonly referred to as jade.
Jade, or ‘pounamu’ as it is known to Māori, has been used to craft beautiful ornaments for thousands of years.
A stone with so much history is bound in tradition and superstitious belief.
Jade (pounamu) is a precious stone in Maori history and thus has a long-standing tradition of being gifted to others. Throughout history it has been used to seal bonds; whether for friendship, relationships, peace, or to show gratitude and thanks.
Maori hei matau necklaces are a popular design for pounamu lovers and carvers alike.
With so many design and stone variants, choosing the right piece of greenstone jewellery for yourself or loved ones can be a challenge.
We believe that the stone picks you, whether for spiritual reasons or aesthetic ones – there's a piece for everyone.
Jade necklace pendants are popular gifts in America so we've put together everything you need to know about ordering a pendant for yourself or someone you know.
Australian expats on their OE are known to be fiercely proud of their country and their country’s sporting prowess wherever their new home is. Wearing Australian Black Jade jewellery,
Looking for a Maori jade necklace as a gift? Want to know how the gift will arrive and what will be included in the box? Well we have mined a ridiculous amount of data from 25 years of business and put together a short list of our most popular maori jade necklaces for both men and women.
New Zealand is a small country with a population of around 4.4 million people.