Boh Runga - Pounamu Pīwakawaka Drop Earring

A new take on our hero pīwakawaka fan tail design, these earrings highlight the beauty of pounamu with every move you make and will sure to be a new classic for you to treasure for years to come.

Māori cherish a beautiful and increasingly rare stone that holds great meaning. Pounamu, a nephrite jade stone is also known as greenstone or in other parts of the world, jade.

Found exclusively in Te Waipounamu (the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand) pounamu is a taonga (treasure) that was prized as both currency and a means of coalescing Māori whakapapa (birthright and genealogy) and pounamu that was handed down through generations was the most revered.

All pounamu in Boh Runga Jewellery is sourced from Te Waipounamu.

*Please note that due to the organic nature of pounamu, each stone will vary slightly.

**Our pounamu is sourced locally and carved by hand in small batches. Supply can therefore fluctuate based on availability. Please hit 'Notify Me When Available' if the piece you are after is out of stock. We will let you know as soon as we have more in-store!

• Fan Tail: 19.6mm W x 25.3mm H 
  Pounamu: 32mm L x 8.3mm W x 3.7mm D 
  Total length of earring: 48mm

Details & Care +

All of our sterling silver jewellery is rhodium plated. When sterling silver jewellery is rhodium plated it prevents tarnishing, gives the jewellery a high shine finish and makes it more resistant to scratching.

Our gold plated jewellery is made in sterling silver then plated in gold. Gold plating will wear off with use so if intended for daily wear will require re-plating eventually.

Clean your jewellery in warm water with a delicate soap free substance for no longer than 10 minutes using your fingers or a soft toothbrush to clean into grooves. Rinse the piece in water and gently pat dry with a soft cloth. Finish by polishing the jewellery with a clean jewellery polishing cloth.

When it comes to sterling silver jewellery avoid wearing it in swimming pools and spas, as chlorine can damage your jewellery in a very short time. Avoid contact with shampoos, perfumes or deodorants. We recommend removing jewellery at night before sleeping and when doing manual work such as gardening or cleaning. Common habits such as pulling/sliding a pendant along a chain may stretch the chain and weaken it over time.