{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-pounamu-toki-single-koru-pendant","title":"NZ Greenstone (Pounamu) Toki Single Koru Pendant 60mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eSource from South Island Greenstone \/ Pounamu, each piece of pounamu is lashed onto an adjustable wax cord that measures 70cm at full length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure: 35W x 60H \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece is hand-carved individually, no two are the same. The actual product may vary from the photo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eToki or Adze\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most powerful traditional Māori symbols, representing strength, courage, power and determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoru\u003c\/strong\u003e represents new life or beginning, growth, harmony and peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eThis authentic New Zealand greenstone (pounamu) pendant is carved in the classic Toki shape and finished in a gloss texture, giving it a natural and understated elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eTraditionally worn by leaders and warriors, the Toki symbolises resilience and inner strength. Today, it makes a meaningful gift for someone starting a new journey, overcoming challenges, or celebrating personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eEach piece is carved from genuine New Zealand pounamu, meaning no two pendants are ever the same. Variations in colour, depth and natural markings are part of the stone’s unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePounamu, or New Zealand Jade, is a majestic stone sourced from the coastal regions, riverbeds, and Glaciers of Aotearoa (New Zealand). Traditionally utilised by Maori tribes, the stone was, at that time, seen as the strongest substance known to man.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePounamu was sought for its robustness when used as a tool for hunting, fishing and fighting. For spiritual practice, the stones ethereal qualities and deep green colour were admired, also now, in our contemporary world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a popular belief that Pounamu contains something more than rock, and when touched, this is noticed, whether this something is metaphysical or otherwise. Pounamu was formed into jewellery, heirlooms and spiritual symbols by the tribes most highly placed individuals, among the chiefs: the carvers. Employing sandstone, bark, and black obsidian, these masters of the elements spent weeks, months, even years, to gratify the best outcome for a piece of Pounamu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA timeless Kiwiana treasure – designed to be worn close to the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eGraduation gift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eNew job \/ new beginning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eOverseas farewell gift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eFather’s Day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eCorporate gifting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gecko in the village","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51179620925738,"sku":"35300","price":265.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/9513\/5089\/files\/NZ_Greenstone_Pounamu_Toki_Single_Koru_Pendant.jpg?v=1771974114","url":"https:\/\/geckointhevillage.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-pounamu-toki-single-koru-pendant","provider":"gecko in the village","version":"1.0","type":"link"}