These green stone necklace are made by artisan carvers from 100% pure New Zealand green stone. Pounamu refers to several types of hard, durable and highly valued nephrite jade, bowenite, or serpentinite stone found only in the South Island of New Zealand. While pounamu is the Māori name, these rocks are also generically known as "greenstone" in New Zealand English. Its name comes from the Māori word for the tears or sorrow. Each pendent is a koru design strength stone necklace carved from greenstone so no two pieces are exactly the same. The koru is a traditional Maori symbol that visually represents an unfurling fern. The unfurling frond is symbolic of new life, new beginnings, hope, personal growth, purity nurturing, a new phase in life, the spirit of rejuvenation and peace. Natural green nephrite or New Zealand jade maori green stone necklace styles are worn by people of all ages and cultures. The pounamu stone has gentle, soothing energies that are meant to bring tranquility into a person's life. It is believed to be a magical crystal that boosts longevity, making it an ideal gift for loved ones to symbolise friendship. Jade pendant pounamu Maori designs and symbols carved in pounamu carry spiritual significance. More than just a beautiful art form, pounamu can represent ancestors, connection with the natural world, or attributes such as strength, prosperity, love, harmony, determination and courage. The Maori carvings dark green jade necklace for men and women is strung on a black adjustable cord so that it can be comfortable adjusted to suit. Each nephrite jade necklace pendant is hand carved so no two are alike and will vary in its deep rich green tones, markings and size.