Small Heart-Wings Necklace with Pounamu Heart Cab and Sterling Silver Chain

Small (40mm wide) Heart-Wing pendant with a 13x13mm heart cabochon, hand cut and polished from natural New Zealand Pounamu (nephrite jade), all in solid sterling silver and a solid sterling silver chain. Jade, Nephrite, Pounamu

🌿🌀 Pounamu – The Heartstone of Aotearoa

Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂, Mohs 6–6.5, SG ~2.9–3.1, RI ~1.606–1.632, Monoclinic

Born in the sacred rivers of Te Wai Pounamu, Pounamu is far more than a stone - it is a living taonga, a treasure of the Māori people, woven into whakapapa (genealogy), wairua (spirit), and whenua (land). Known also as New Zealand greenstone or nephrite jade, Pounamu holds the mana of Aotearoa - a strength that is quiet, enduring, and deeply connected to the spirit of the land.

At Crystillery, we honour Pounamu not only for its beauty, but for its role as a guardian stone - a kaitiaki. When gifted, it carries the intention and aroha of the giver. When worn, it becomes part of your life journey, absorbing your story and strengthening your spirit.

Spiritually, Pounamu is believed to:

- Protect and guide the wearer, especially in times of transition
- Strengthen mana, integrity, and connection to ancestral wisdom
- Anchor the soul in grounded purpose and quiet strength
- Carry the voice of the land and the spirit of Tane Mahuta, the forest guardian

Pounamu is more than something you wear - it is something that walks with you, listens to you, and helps you remember who you are.