{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-medium-heart-pendant-bx745-kawakawa-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone Medium Heart Pendant (BX745) Kawakawa Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning Kawakawa Pounamu carved into a nice heart shape, a symbol and love, friendship. Carved by Dean Taylor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Measurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40 mm length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40 mm width\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 mm depth\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":52751013151040,"sku":"BX745","price":200.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/745a_8acb6f1a-f6ed-49a5-bf42-2faa5476833e.jpg?v=1783479474","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-medium-heart-pendant-bx745-kawakawa-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}