Pounamu South Ring

This product is a Bohtique Exclusive. A stylised representation of Te Waka-a-Māui, the South Island of New Zealand, Aotearoa. The Pounamu South Ring heroes an oval of greenstone (pounamu porohema) in a vertical setting, a statement ring with a modern feel. Inspired by the origin myth of how the North and South Islands of New Zealand came to be, our North and South designs feature pounamu stylised to represent Te Ika-a-Māui / Fish of Māui (North Island) and Te Waka-a-Māui / Canoe of Māui (South Island). 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. Māori cherish this beautiful and increasingly rare stone that holds great meaning. 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 with some stones lighter in shade than others. Available in sterling silver. Product code: POURV01