Greenstone Necklaces

New Zealand Treasure offers a range of Greenstone Necklaces carved in traditional Maori designs.  Pounamu is the Maori name for nephrite Jade also know as Greenstone by early Settlers. This mineral is mainly found on the west coast of the south island of New Zealand.
Greenstone was originally  carved and sharpened into weapons and tools as well as decorative ornaments. The natural beauty of Greenstone has many colour variations and classifications. Pounamu is regarded as precious and given as a taonga (gift) it is an hour to receive.