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What’s with the Greenstone pendants?

Taonga Pounamu

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Dec 30, 2024
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We often get asked about the significance of our greenstone necklaces or pounamu. In New Zealand Māori tradition, symbols are carved from the beautiful local jade and carry spiritual significance. There is only a handful of traditional designs and it is customary to give a pounamu which carries a specific meaning to a loved one.

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