Flower Jade Pendant Pacifica Pendant

Flower Jade Pendant with South Pacific Flower Motif — Sterling Silver This exquisite flower jade pendant is a true one‑of‑a‑kind treasure. Featuring a rich green hue with natural “flower” inclusions unique to this rare variety, the jade is carefully set in sterling silver and finished with a beautifully crafted South Pacific flower motif, a design seen throughout the islands, symbolizing connection, beauty, and the warmth of Pacific culture. Flower Jade, also known as Marsden Jade, is sourced exclusively from the Marsden region on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Its distinctive patterns and colours make every piece completely unique, no two stones are ever the same, giving this pendant a rarity and character that cannot be replicated. Product details: Stone: Genuine Flower Jade (Marsden Jade) Origin: Marsden region, West Coast, New Zealand Metal: Solid sterling silver (925) Chain: Includes sterling silver belcher chain 45cm Finish: Polished Pendant size: 40mm long Looking for a different jade shape or custom design? We work closely with a talented greenstone carver on the West Coast who can create bespoke carvings to your specifications. contact us to start your custom piece today. There are many legends around New Zealand's precious Pounamu. One of them is the legend of Poutini. Poutini is a water spirit Taniwha that swims up and down the South Island's west coast, protecting people and the precious Pounamu (Greenstone). Legend has it that Poutini saw a young woman, Waitaiki, bathing near Tūhua in the North Island. Poutini fell in love with Waitaiki, but she was married. Her husband Tama-ahua found out and threatened to kill Poutini. Poutini abducted Waitaiki and fled to the South Island. Tama-ahua did not give up, and when there seemed no way out, Poutini hid Waitaiki in the bed of the Arahura River and changed her into Pounamu before he fled out to sea. As the river washes over Waitaiki, fragments are carried downstream to the sea. So Waitaiki became the motherlode of all Pounamu found down the Arahura River.