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This item is currently on backorder but you can still purchase it now and we'll ship as soon as more become available.
Greenstone Breast plate
Size (mm): 41 L x 99 W
Command attention with the bold elegance of our Breast Plate Necklace, a powerful statement of heritage and artistry. Carved from genuine New Zealand greenstone (pounamu), this pendant features symmetrical curves and pointed edges, enhanced by intricate swirling engravings that echo traditional Māori motifs.
Product Features:
Authentic Pounamu: Sourced from Aotearoa’s rivers, each piece showcases natural depth, speckling, and variation in tone—from rich forest green to deep jade.
Intricate Carving: Engraved koru-inspired patterns symbolize growth, renewal, and connection to ancestry.
Striking Silhouette: The breast plate form offers a bold, symmetrical design that sits beautifully across the chest.
Polished Finish: Smooth and tactile, with a high-gloss surface that enhances the stone’s natural beauty.
Adjustable Black Cord: Comfortable and versatile, suitable for ceremonial wear or everyday expression.
This pendant is more than jewellery—it’s a wearable piece of cultural art. Whether gifted as a meaningful souvenir or worn as a personal taonga, it carries the mana of tradition and the precision of contemporary carving.
