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Everything you need to know in the world of Jade
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Choosing a Mountain Jade Koru
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,...
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The meaning of Jade fern pendants
At its heart jade fern pendants are recognised as the unofficial symbol of New Zealand. They're worn as a sign of both national pride and as a vessel to store...
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Pounamu necklace designs that are strong and durable
Pounamu designs and the strength that comes from them are two-fold. The strength of meaning comes from the design. The physical durability of the design and its ability to stand...
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Maori carving techniques used to make jade necklaces
In pre-1800 New Zealand jade was crafted by Maori into tools, weapons, and items of adornment. Being such a hard and durable stone, how did they manage to shape it?...
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Traditional Maori symbols and meanings
Maori symbols are shared across many New Zealand art forms (tattoo art and pounamu carving especially) and have symbolism or meaning that stems from their original use hundreds of years...
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Uncovering the similarities and differences between Canadian Jade and New Zealand Jade
New Zealand pounamu and Canadian jade both have a fascinating history, traditionally being used as weapons and tools before entering modern society as jewellery. While the New Zealand-sourced stone carries...
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Greenstone necklace designs and 8 answers to questions customers ask us
Maori believed greenstone had to be gifted. We are regularly asked what the historical Maori traditions are around the gifting of greenstone necklace designs, and what Maori believe today. Sam...
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Maori necklace designs and the importance of jade to Maori culture
Jade has been crafted by Māori into items of adornment for hundreds of years. Captain James Cook even gifted a beautiful hei tiki necklace to George III, King of the...
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