Moko Pounamu Roimata (Teardrop) NZ Genuine Marsden Flower Greenstone, 9ct Gold & Diamond Pendant - Kaharau

A stunning Roimata handcrafted from a gorgeous piece of Marsden Flower Pounamu and hung on a 9ct Yellow Gold bail set with 5 brilliant cut diamonds. An exquisite carving, a wonderful taonga.

Roimata/Teardrop - Named for their teardrop shape, meaning tears of sadness or grief, and are widely regarded as touchstones in healing and meditation. It is often called the comfort stone and given to show sympathy, shared emotion and that they, the receiver, is not alone in their grief. The drop pendants are also believed to represent a connection to the whenua (the land) Aotearoa (New Zealand).

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 Rob Singer & Gilt

Size 82mm long x 19mm wide x 6mm thick Total length - 91mm

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