Cute Raukaraka Pounamu Pikorua/Twist Pendant - 25mm

Cute Raukaraka Pounamu Pikorua/Twist Pendant/Necklace - 25mm

Please note that the colour and inclusions of the pounamu may vary from piece to piece due to lighting and the nature of the stone

Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as the sacred stone of the Gods. It is highly treasured and is believed to increase the Mana of the wearer. Pounamu taonga (treasure) is often passed on through generations and is said to hold and maintain the spirit and mana of those who previously owned or wore the taonga. –

Raukaraka. This stone variety is a rare form of kawakawa pounamu. It is named after the leaf of the karaka tree because of the orange colour that the thick oxidized crust takes on from the earth’s minerals. The flesh of this pounamu is usually olive to light green in colour. The early lapidarist would cut the thick crust off and only use the heart to fashion jewelry but carvers these days tend to carve it right to edge as the colour contrast can make a unique showpiece.