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Can I Purchase Pounamu for Myself?

Can I Purchase Pounamu for Myself?

Wondering if you can buy pounamu for yourself? While many believe it must be gifted, Māori tradition tells a more nuanced story. Learn the truth behind this sacred stone and...

Can I Purchase Pounamu for Myself?

Wondering if you can buy pounamu for yourself? While many believe it must be gifted, Māori tradition tells a more nuanced story. Learn the truth behind this sacred stone and...

Nelson Pounamu For Sale

Nelson Pounamu For Sale

Discover Authentic Nelson Pounamu for Sale at Ojade.co.nzAt Ojade, we offer handcrafted pounamu jewelry influenced by traditional Māori designs and sourced from the beautiful Nelson-Tasman region. Our locally sourced greenstone...

Nelson Pounamu For Sale

Discover Authentic Nelson Pounamu for Sale at Ojade.co.nzAt Ojade, we offer handcrafted pounamu jewelry influenced by traditional Māori designs and sourced from the beautiful Nelson-Tasman region. Our locally sourced greenstone...

Can You Find Pounamu in Nelson? A Guide to Nephrite Jade in the Top of the South

Can You Find Pounamu in Nelson? A Guide to Neph...

Many people associate pounamu with the West Coast, but did you know that nephrite jade can also be found in the Nelson region? Learn about the Dun Mountain Mineral Belt,...

Can You Find Pounamu in Nelson? A Guide to Neph...

Many people associate pounamu with the West Coast, but did you know that nephrite jade can also be found in the Nelson region? Learn about the Dun Mountain Mineral Belt,...

The Healing Properties of Pounamu: Myth, Meaning, or Medicine?

The Healing Properties of Pounamu: Myth, Meanin...

Pounamu is treasured not only for its beauty and cultural significance but also for the energy many believe it holds. In this post, we explore the healing properties of pounamu,...

The Healing Properties of Pounamu: Myth, Meanin...

Pounamu is treasured not only for its beauty and cultural significance but also for the energy many believe it holds. In this post, we explore the healing properties of pounamu,...

What is Pounamu and Where Is It Found?

What is Pounamu and Where Is It Found?

Discover the origins, cultural significance, and regions where pounamu—New Zealand’s treasured greenstone—is found. Learn why it holds a sacred place in Māori tradition and where to experience its beauty firsthand.

What is Pounamu and Where Is It Found?

Discover the origins, cultural significance, and regions where pounamu—New Zealand’s treasured greenstone—is found. Learn why it holds a sacred place in Māori tradition and where to experience its beauty firsthand.

What is Vulcan Pounamu?

What is Vulcan Pounamu?

Vulcan Pounamu is a rare form of New Zealand jade (nephrite) that has been naturally transformed by volcanic or geothermal heat. Recognised by its striking orange, red, or purple crust...

What is Vulcan Pounamu?

Vulcan Pounamu is a rare form of New Zealand jade (nephrite) that has been naturally transformed by volcanic or geothermal heat. Recognised by its striking orange, red, or purple crust...