Beautifully coloured Hapopo Pounamu earrings carved into Roimata with Koru. Carved by Dean Taylor.

Measurements excluding hooks:

45 mm length

18 mm width

5 mm depth

Please choose carefully as earrings can not be returned for health reasons.

 

A traditional teardrop shape which is known to the Māori of New Zealand as the Roimata. It is said to represent the flow of positive energy, healing, comfort and strength on your journey through life. Teardrop pendants are generally regarded as touchstones, ideal for meditation. They also represent a connection to the land.

The Koru symbolises an unfurling fern frond, full of new life and fresh beginnings. Being open to infinite possibilities

The sacred stone of Aotearoa. Pounamu of this beautiful land encompasses nephrite jade, serpentine, and tangiwai (bowenite). To the Māori of New Zealand, Pounamu (greenstone) is more than just a stone, it is a taonga (treasure) woven into the spiritual and cultural fabric of their ancestors. Revered as a gift from the gods, it carries the mana (prestige) of the land and the strength of the rivers.

When worn close to the skin it absorbs your wairua (spirit); over time its lustre deepens along with the bond between wearer and stone. Pounamu is a gift from the heart and as such should be worn or displayed with respect and pride.

This will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or mobile phone screen resolutions that you are viewing from.