{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-large-matching-pair-of-koru-heart-pendants-ca123-hapopo-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone Large Matching Pair of Koru Heart Pendants (CA123) Hapopo Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eLovely Hapopo Pounamu carved into a matching set of Koru Heart pendant halves. Carved by Dean Taylor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox Measurements of individual pendants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e62 mm length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35 mm width\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 mm depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Koru, shaped like an unfurling fern frond, embodies new life, growth, and infinite possibilities. Its gentle spiral carries a deep sense of peace and spiritual harmony, reflecting nature's perfect balance. The koru is often carved with interwoven fronds, representing the bonds of family, friendship, and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart, or manawa, is a universal symbol of aroha (love), friendship, and the life force that binds us together. A beautiful Māori proverb says - \"He aroha whakatō, he aroha puta mai - If kindness is sown, kindness you shall receive.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sacred stone of Aotearoa. Pounamu of this beautiful land encompasses nephrite jade, serpentine, and tangiwai (bowenite). To the Māori of New Zealand, Pounamu (greenstone) is more than just a stone, it is a taonga (treasure) woven into the spiritual and cultural fabric of their ancestors. Revered as a gift from the gods, it carries the mana (prestige) of the land and the strength of the rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen worn close to the skin it absorbs your wairua (spirit); over time its lustre deepens along with the bond between wearer and stone. Pounamu is a gift from the heart and as such should be worn or displayed with respect and pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with an adjustable cord and a jute draw string bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive this exact piece pictured, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or mobile phone screen resolutions that you are viewing from.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Greenstone Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52301630898496,"sku":"CA123","price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/123a_50950fec-0c00-482f-8ca3-93362b65227f.jpg?v=1781842272","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-large-matching-pair-of-koru-heart-pendants-ca123-hapopo-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}