A stunning necklace made from Genuine New Zealand Inanga Pounamu round beads and Kawakawa Pounamu tube beads with a beautiful silver clasp.
Kawakawa- is the most common variety of Pounamu. it comes in many shades - from strong, rich green to dark green - and often has small dark flecks, which add to its character. Named after the leaf of the Kawakawa. It is the main type used in gem purposes.
Inanga- Pounamu takes its name from a freshwater fish native to New Zealand. It is pale and often transparent, like the young of the Inanga fish. It is pearly white to grey green in colour, and ranges from translucent to quite opaque. It can change colour over time, developing a light olive tint as it ages and oxidises - Highly prized by the Māori and the desired material for making Mere and Patu.
Size Kawakawa Tube beads - 15mm long x 9mm wide
Inanga Beads - 8mm round
Total Length - 478mm long
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