Pounamu - Hapopo Earrings & Toki Set - Rua

Our pounamu is made from genuine NZ stone and locally carved here in New Zealand. Our range of 100% handmade pounamu / jade is constantly changing. Please enquire about our current range. From the southern mountains of Aotearoa, pounamu makes its journey down the sacred rivers and beaches to the hands of the kaitiaki (caretakers). It is said pounamu chooses to be revealed. Each Taonga (sacred creature) is lovingly handcrafted using natural spring water, rongoa (native plants) and blessings. The essence of the wearer is absorbed into pounamu and passed through the generations creating precious links.

Hapopo pounamu draws its inspiration from the rugged beauty of New Zealand’s South Westland, where it is found near Kā Umu o Hapopo (Big Bay). This variety of pounamu is known for its deep, forest green hues and distinctive mottled patterns. Evoking the dense rainforests and moss-covered rocks of this wild region, Hapopo pounamu exudes an earthy, grounded energy. Its unique texture and rich colouration make it a favorite for carvings that honor the raw power and timeless essence of the land.

This set is loving carved from the same piece of stone.

Carver:  Phil Priest
Phil grew up in a family of 5 in Hamilton City. He is a seventh generation New Zealander,  who whakapapa’s back to Tahiti. Phil has always had a passion for the South Pacific and the spiritual and cultural connection to New Zealand.  Phil specialises in a unique variety of New Zealand Pounamu and takes special care in ethically sourcing the stone.