Moko Pounamu Pikorua NZ Genuine Marsden Flower Greenstone & 9ct Gold - Kaiapoi

A gorgeous contemporary Pikorua handcrafted from a beautiful dark piece of Marsden Flower Pounamu. A fabulous carving with a fantastic organic shape that flows into a Koru, hung on a 9ct Yellow Gold swivel bail.

Pikorua - Twist, The Māori single twist or Pikorua resembles two intertwined pikopiko ferns. Representing the paths of ‘life and love’ or ‘friendship or eternity’. Because the Pikorua stands for infinite partnership, it makes it a perfect gift for lovers, newlyweds, fiancées, or others who want to emphasise their connection, their love for each other, their loyalty and friendship.

Koru- The Māori word for bright or loop. It refers to the shoots of the silver fern. The circular movement to the inner core refers to "going back to the beginnings". The unfurling frond itself is symbolic for new life, new beginnings, hope, personal growth, purity nurturing, a new phase in life, the spirit of rejuvenation and peace.

Marsden Putiputi (Flower) Pounamu from the Marsden, West Coast area. The centre of this stone is a highly translucent, light-ish green shade, free from dark spots and other flaws. One of the rarest varieties, held in high esteem by the Māori. The most prized Greenstone in New Zealand is Flower Jade, 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.

Carved By Dean Hetherington

Size 62mm long x 46mm wide

Total length - 69mm

All pendants come supplied with a 45cm Gold Plated chain.

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