The design for these earrings is based on the Kawakawa leaf. The large, heart-shaped leaves are a Māori symbol for courage and fortitude. The Kawakawa also has medicinal properties and so is good for healing.
Marsden Putiputi (Flower) Pounamu from the Marsden, West Coast area. The centre of this stone is a highly translucent, light-ish green shade, free from dark spots and other flaws. One of the rarest varieties, held in high esteem by the Māori. The most prized Greenstone in New Zealand is Flower Jade, Greenstone with pale green or ochre clouds of colour. This distinctive patterning and colouring come from the outside rim or 'rind' of the greenstone boulders or stones where the surface has oxidised.
23ct gold leaf and 14ct gold filled fittings
Carved by Ana Krakosky
Size 23mm long x 27mm wide Total length 45mm
This will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or device screen resolutions that you are viewing from.
