A striking Inanga Flower pounamu ring set in solid 9ct gold, showcasing rich green tones with beautiful natural variation. The stone features a luminous depth with a distinctive band of earthy inclusions, creating a unique landscape within the pounamu itself. Smoothly polished into a classic cabochon form, the stone reveals its clarity and character with every movement of light. The solid gold setting provides a bold, timeless frame that enhances the natural beauty of the piece. Strong, grounding and completely one of a kind, this ring is a powerful taonga designed to be worn and treasured.
Inanga- Pounamu takes its name from a freshwater fish native to New Zealand. It is pale and often transparent, like the young of the Inanga fish. It is pearly white to grey green in colour, and ranges from translucent to quite opaque. It can change colour over time, developing a light olive tint as it ages and oxidises - Highly prized by the Māori and the desired material for making Mere and Patu.
Putiputi (Flower) Jade- is New Zealand’s most prized Greenstone, with pale green or ochre clouds of colour. This distinctive patterning and colouring come from the outside rim or 'rind' of the greenstone boulders or stones where the surface has oxidised.
Handcrafted by Deane Moreton/Andy Mills
Stone size : 15mm x 12mm
This ring is size O 1/2 (other sizes may be available on request)
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