These long drop earrings are hand shaped from Tangiwai Pounamu, with a simple and timeless design. The deep green tones and natural variation of the stone add warmth and character, while the Sterling Silver hooks keep the look clean and contemporary.
Tangiwai
is the most ancient form of pounamu. It is bowenite rock, which is different in composition to the more common nephrite. A translucent to transparent olive green to bluish-green variety of serpentine most Tangiwai is sourced from two isolated areas at Piopiotahi (Milford Sound), Poison Bay and Anita Bay and deposits found in Nelson. Tangiwai takes its name from the tears that come from great sorrow. Tangi means "to cry" and Wai means "water", or "tears". Koko-Tangiwai, the longer name for this stone, refers to a deep sorrow that is never completely healed. There are many sad stories that tell of Tangiwai pounamu's origins.
Carved by Aaron Tarbeck
Stone size 54mm long x 6mm wide
Total length 76mm
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