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. From supporting local artists, to the deep meaning associated to the stone.
Every piece is one-of-a-kind
Our pieces are handcrafted with love
A gift that will last
Forever connected with a loved one
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What our customers are saying
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Happy Reunion
“My wife and myself visited New Zealand in 2011 and we visited your store back then in Hokitika. We purchased a similar Necklace that my wife loved very much. Then in 2020, our house got burgled and her beloved "Pounamu" was among the many things that got stolen. This summer I wanted to get a surprise gift for her, so I decided to try and find the "Mountain Jade" online store. I kept watching the Double Twists being for sale until I found one that looked very similar to the one my wife had. Ordering and shipping half way around the globe went very quickly and efficiently. The Necklace arrived a week ahead of time, and now my wife and her beloved "Pounamu" are finally reunited. ”
– Nico M.
Verified Buyer
85 days ago
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Great piece
“It was a great Pounamu, beautifully made and it was a meaningful gift to us.
The delivery was smooth and efficient. We appreciate it.”
– Ting-Chung W.
Verified Buyer
10 May 2024
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 Twist represents friendship, love and loyalty
Resembling the intertwining fronds of New Zealand's pikopiko fern, the Twist connects the spirit of friendship, family and loved ones.A symbol of always being with one another regardless of where your journey takes you.
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.
Garry Fairbrother
The artist behind this creationGarry has had a passion for discovering pounamu since he was very young, at a time when only a small number of people were carving professionally. Born and bred just outside of Hokitika - the heart of New Zealand’s jade territory - Garry’s backyard was a very special place where spectacular and rare pieces of pounamu could be found. In his 30-year career to date, Garry’s artistic imagination and technical skills have combined to create some magical works of art, and his love for this valued stone is showcased through his highly regarded carvings.
Symbolising the bond between two people, connecting the lives of friends, family or loved ones.
The Twist
The Twist is thought to represent two people's life path. Like the continuous shape of the pikorua, life for both individuals will continue despite many unexpected twists and turns, inevitably bringing them together again one day.