Everything you need to know in the world of Jade

Kyohei's connection to the world of jade carving began through an introduction to Ric Moor. His father, a renowned bone carver, took him to visit Ric's studio in Greymouth on a family road...

Tim grew up in Pukerua Bay where he collected beach stones from a young age. His affinity with searching out and finding special stones has always been with him. With...

Explore the diverse styles and artwork of talented kiwi artists from around New Zealand on a tour of our Rotorua gallery, guided by our team of jade experts. After you've visited the gallery,...

Even as a young child, it was clear Hannah Sheehan shared the same passion for the stone as her family. A self-taught silversmith, Hannah now creates a limited number of...

Akapita Scally is the newest carver to join our team in the Rotorua workshop. He's been part of the carving industry in Rotorua for nearly 10-years and has had the privilege of working...

James Pirika is an emerging New Zealand pounamu carver who has learned his craft in our Rotorua studio working alongside leading artists such as Tamaora Walker and John Sheehan Jnr....

The art of carving pounamu (New Zealand greenstone) is a craft that dates back hundreds of years. For so many proud kiwis, this stone that is said to carry mana is revered and...

Symbols have a way of evoking emotion. A brief glance of a symbol and the concept it represents is evident and unmistakable, complete with all of the emotions and feelings...

Pounamu in hand, gently and respectfully cupped by a lady who tilts her wrist, adjusting her hold to reveal the individual beauty of the piece. The dark and light hues playfully...

We love working with some of New Zealand's most talented silversmiths and goldsmiths, to create unique greenstone jewellery that honours the beauty of the stone, whilst creating beautiful, premium quality...