Everything you need to know in the world of Jade

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....

Aaron Brown is our newest artist at Mountain Jade. He has his own studio, ‘A Carved Piece’ where he works on sculptures and carved pieces of jade Jewellery influenced by...

A stone with so much history is bound in tradition and superstitious belief. Jade comes with a traditional set of customs and a strong cultural significance in its many origin...

We often talk about the significance jade has within Māori culture. It ties people to the land and their ancestors, and helps creates meaningful connections with families, traditions and cultures....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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?...