Everything you need to know in the world of Jade

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...

New Year allows us the opportunity to pause. It’s a timely occasion for both reflection, and for looking forward. For each of us the year gone - and the anticipation...

The hei matau, or hook, is said to grant strength, good luck and safe travel to its wearer, and signifies connection to the ocean (or water). The fish hook shape of the...

The twist symbolises friendship or love; the connection between two people. Like the koru, the twist (or Pikorua)'s origins can be found in the native New Zealand landscape where it...

If there is one design that resonates with our people more than any other; one shape that sings from such effortless form, it’s the koru. They say there is beauty...

Buying jade for children is a truly beautiful act and permits us the opportunity to gift something that will be with them - close to their heart - for a lifetime....