Everything you need to know in the world of Jade

According to cultural anthropologists, gift giving is in our DNA. It is an innate impulse or activity that doesn't need too much thought or reason; a reflex we're born with,...

At Mountain Jade we often get asked online and in store about the many various names for what is perhaps most commonly referred to as jade. Each name can be...

Jade, or 'pounamu' as it is known to Māori, has been used to craft beautiful ornaments for thousands of years. Pounamu is famous for being highly valued in Māori culture,...

Jade earrings are an understated way to bring the precious stone into your life. Whether studs or drop earrings, jade creates a tie to the land and one's heritage. As...

Ensuring we are as respectful as we can be to the environment while endeavouring to teach the beauty of jade, is something we will continue to work on as a...

We are excited to announce the new Mountain Jade store, that is opening at Auckland Airport! Our store will be opened to the public from the 1st of December in...

Like many first civilisations, the Māori people told their history and stories through the art of carving. The symbolisms of many of the main designs we carve today have their...

 Here at Mountain Jade we use a variety of Nephrite (jade) types from around the world to craft the unique and striking pieces in our stores and on our website....

The essence of Maori culture still has strong ties to the modern day New Zealand identity. It greets you when you land in our airports, it’s seen in many of...

Found all over the world, yet only hailing from the South Island in New Zealand, pounamu can be found in rivers up and down the coast of the southern island....