If you're looking for a reason to buy something meaningful, and haven't quite made your mind up yet, here are some reasons to gift pounamu. From supporting local artists to the deep meaning associated with the stone, pounamu is a truly amazing gift to give.
Every piece is one-of-a-kind
Our pieces are handcrafted with love
A gift that will last
Forever connected with a loved one
Supporting local artists
What our customers are saying
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“It was a gift for a departing staff member and was an absolute hit - many tears were shed. ”
– Lindy Cavanagh- M.
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16 April 2024
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To my innerchild 🖤
“I am so greatful. Is gorgeous and means pure magic to me. I was waiting for long time for this magical moment. 🖤🖤🖤”
– Jd W.
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25 March 2023
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Stunning
“Beautiful and meaningful piece of NZ history, thank you for the prompt delivery. This is such a lovely gift for my friend.”
– Jacqui L.
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15 September 2022
Our Promise
Hand carved
Smooth lines, soft finishes, no scratches and no cuts.
Sustainable packaging
Wherever possible we use sustainable packaging.
Gift wrapping
We offer a Premium Gift Wrapping service.
Free shipping
On all domestic orders.
The Heart is a symbol of care and affection
The Heart is associated with unity, the expression of our true feelings and most loving connections. An everlasting symbol of unconditional love.Worn as a reminder of someone or to bring forth a fond memory, we associate this design with feelings of love.
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 permanence of a heart carved into greenstone embodies your thoughts, feelings and emotions in the perfect expression of love.
The Heart
One of the most renowned and recognised shapes is the heart - a universal symbol of love. To each individual, sharing the form of a heart may mean something unique, but embedded at its core are true feelings of love, unity and care.