{"product_id":"new-zealand-pounamu-sandwich-jade-display-slab-xl-ref-0145-copy","title":"New Zealand Pounamu Display Slab Ref: 0157","description":"\u003cp\u003ePounamu, known as New Zealand greenstone or jade, is a highly durable, spiritually significant stone found exclusively in the South Island. Treasured by Māori as taonga (treasure), it symbolizes strength, protection, and connection to the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn as jewellery or used in carvings, varieties include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKawakawa\u003c\/b\u003e: The most abundant and widely used variety. It features a rich, dark forest-green hue and frequently displays dark speckles or inclusions. It is named after the native kawakawa tree leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKahurangi\u003c\/b\u003e: The rarest and most highly prized variety of nephrite. It is exceptionally clear and vibrant apple-green with high translucency and minimal flaws. Its name translates to \"clearness of the sky\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eĪnanga\u003c\/b\u003e: A pale, milky stone named after the native freshwater minnow (whitebait). It exhibits pearly-white or soft grey-green tones and ranges from translucent to opaque. It can deepen into an olive-brown over time as it absorbs natural skin oils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTangiwai\u003c\/b\u003e: Geologically bowenite rather than nephrite, but deeply integrated into the pounamu family. It is highly translucent to completely clear like glass, displaying deep olive, yellowish, or blue-green hues. Its name means \"tears of water\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlower Jade (Putiputi)\u003c\/b\u003e: A highly prized variation distinguished by unique yellow, gold, or orange patterning blooming across the green stone. These patterns are caused by natural weathering on the outer rind of the boulder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTotoweka\u003c\/b\u003e: A rare sub-variety of kawakawa featuring small reddish-brown dots or streaks. Its name translates literally to \"weka blood\", comparing the markings to the coloration of the native flightless bird.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRaukaraka\u003c\/b\u003e: An opaque and exceptionally hard stone known for its striking olive-green, orange, and golden-yellow streaks. It takes its name from the yellowish leaves of the native karaka tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKōkopu\u003c\/b\u003e: A diverse, heavily speckled or mottled variety with dark spots over olive, brown, or light fawn backdrops. Its unique aesthetic mimics the patterned skin of the native kōkopu trout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePīpīwharauroa\u003c\/b\u003e: A rare occurrence found within īnanga or kawakawa varieties that exhibits a chatoyant \"cat's eye\" effect. Shimmering bands of light move across the surface, mirroring the green-and-white plumage of the shining cuckoo bird.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuhunga\u003c\/b\u003e: A pale, opaque green stone with a frosty, milky appearance that resembles the snow on the Southern Alps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChatoyant\u003c\/b\u003e: A highly unique stone mostly sourced from the Arahura River. It displays a narrow, shifting silvery band of light across its surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMutton Fat Stone\u003c\/b\u003e: An exceptionally rare variety characterized by a muddy grey-green hue, no distinct internal grain, and a notably waxy finish when polished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTahutahi\/Snowflake jade\u003c\/b\u003e which is considered one of the absolute rarest and most exclusive varieties of greenstone in existence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two stones are the same — making these lovely unique display slabs truly one of a kind, sourced from the West Coast, Coastal South Westland, and Otago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically used for weapons and tools, pounamu is now primarily a cherished personal ornament or gift. Real NZ pounamu features natural imperfections (lines, cloudiness) — a mark of its authenticity, not a flaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am a hobby carver working from my home. I do all the work myself — from sourcing the stones, shaping, and polishing, all the way through to the completed product you see today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two stones are the same — making these lovely unique display slabs truly one of a kind, sourced from the West Coast, Coastal South Westland, and Otago. Historically used for weapons and tools, pounamu is now primarily a cherished personal ornament or gift. Real NZ pounamu features natural imperfections (lines, cloudiness) — a mark of its authenticity, not a flaw. I am a hobby carver working from my home. I do all the work myself — from sourcing the stones, shaping, and polishing, all the way through to the completed product you see today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Ref: 0157 (For my use)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48347032387776,"sku":"0157","price":130.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/6003\/4240\/files\/P_20260530_224006.jpg?v=1780282463","url":"https:\/\/kiwi-collects.myshopify.com\/products\/new-zealand-pounamu-sandwich-jade-display-slab-xl-ref-0145-copy","provider":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","version":"1.0","type":"link"}