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A classic pair of elongated oval greenstone earrings. This Ariki jewelry piece is gold plated with 22 ct gold plate. Each stone is unique making each piece one of a kind and will not look exactly as pictured.
Pounamu is a hard, highly valued stone mainly found as boulders. It is also called greenstone or New Zealand jade.
It is treasured by Maori because:
It is strong and beautiful
It is a sign of status or power
It is believed to be sacred.
Image by Ariki New Zealand. Pounamu description from The Encyclopedia of New Zealand.
