MADÉ TŪ Pounamu Necklace

TŪ is a piece about presence.

The weight of the rope chain sits firmly around the neck, while a polished drop of deep green pounamu hangs from a simple steel ring. The design is deliberately balanced. Strong, grounded and quietly powerful.

In te reo Māori, tū means to stand, to be established, to hold your place with confidence and integrity. It reflects the calm strength that comes from knowing who you are and where you belong.

The stone itself carries that same feeling. Each piece of pounamu is shaped by nature over time, formed within the earth and carried through the rivers of Te Wai Pounamu before being discovered and worked into jewellery. No two stones are ever identical. Each holds its own character, colour and markings.

Suspended from a solid stainless steel rope chain, the pounamu becomes the quiet centre of the piece. Strong enough to be worn every day, yet distinctive enough to feel like a statement.

TŪ is not loud. It simply stands.

304 Stainless Steel rope chain in silver

All stainless steel findings for durability

Chain width: 8mm
Chain length: 46cm (Princess length)

Pounamu drop: 4.5cm

Pounamu is sourced from river beds located on the West Coast of the South Island. The colour and markings of each stone may vary according to the river it is sourced from. The item shown is a representation of the design. Each piece is unique, and the stone may range from light green through to deep forest tones.

This piece can be adjusted to change the chain style or length.
For customised versions please email jen@morganandmorgan.co.nz

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About Pounamu

Pounamu, often known as New Zealand greenstone, is a treasured stone of deep cultural significance to Māori. Found primarily in the rivers and mountains of Te Wai Pounamu, the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand, it has been valued for centuries as a taonga representing strength, connection and enduring relationships.

Traditionally, pounamu is gifted rather than purchased for oneself, as it is believed to carry the energy and intention of the giver. When a piece is given, it becomes a symbol of respect, protection and lasting connection between people.

Each stone is formed naturally within the earth and shaped over time by river and landscape. Because of this, every piece of pounamu has its own character, colour and markings. No two are ever identical.

The pounamu used in this piece has been sourced from riverbeds on the West Coast of the South Island. The colour may range from soft, translucent greens through to deeper forest tones depending on the individual stone.

We honour the cultural significance of pounamu and present it with respect, acknowledging its place as a taonga within Aotearoa.