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Hand-carved NZ Pounamu
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Why Choose Pounamu
If you're looking for a reason to buy something meaningful, and haven't quite made your mind up yet, read our top 10 reasons to gift. From supporting local artists, to the deep meaning associated to the stone.
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Hand carved
Smooth lines, soft finishes, no scratches and no cuts.
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The Breastplate is a symbol of strength and leadership.
The pounamu breastplate is thought of as a shield, giving the wearer strength and offering them protection throughout their life.
Gift, with love
Every detail of our packaging is thoughtfully curated, from sustainable, low-ink, recyclable materials to personalised touches like mini-meaning cards and artist profiles. For an extra special touch, our Premium Gift Wrapping service means we wrap your piece in elegant kraft paper, tied with natural string and a woven jute ribbon.
Aden Hoglund
The artist behind this creationAden’s jade journey began in 1987, when he embarked on a carving course working with bone and jade. He was then employed as a local carver in Hokitika and it was here that his love of jade began to bloom. Aden’s work has been adored and adorned by passionate collectors and celebrities alike, including Barack Obama and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Today, Aden continues to carve with the Mountain Jade team, creating timeless pieces for lucky buyers around the world.
The breastplate acts as a physical and symbolic shield and is thought to be a protective talisman. It represents strength, resilience, and the ability to shield oneself from negative energies or harm.