Pounamu South Studs

A stylised representation of Te Waka-a-Māui, the South Island of New Zealand, Aotearoa. The Pounamu South Pendant heroes an oval of greenstone (pounamu porohema) in a vertical setting, a modern and striking design. 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). Māori cherish this beautiful and increasingly rare stone that holds great meaning. Pounamu, a nephrite jade and is also known as greenstone. 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. This product is a Bohtique exclusive available online, in our Ponsonby and International Airport stores. 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. Available in sterling silver and 23k gold plate Product code: PORS01