{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-medium-roimata-with-koru-earrings-bt194-hapopo-pounamu","title":"NZ Greenstone Medium Roimata with Koru Earrings (BT194) Hapopo Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautifully coloured Hapopo Pounamu earrings carved into Roimata with Koru. Carved by Dean Taylor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements excluding hooks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e45 mm length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 mm width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 mm depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease choose carefully as earrings can not be returned for health reasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA traditional teardrop shape which is known to the Māori of New Zealand as the Roimata. It is said to represent the flow of positive energy, healing, comfort and strength on your journey through life. Teardrop pendants are generally regarded as touchstones, ideal for meditation. They also represent a connection to the land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Koru symbolises an unfurling fern frond, full of new life and fresh beginnings. Being open to infinite possibilities\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or mobile phone screen resolutions that you are viewing from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Greenstone Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51870502584640,"sku":"BT194","price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0143\/3812\/9974\/files\/194a_e9aeba33-ba90-4dfa-9630-2b56da757e01.jpg?v=1776827637","url":"https:\/\/greenstoneshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-medium-roimata-with-koru-earrings-bt194-hapopo-pounamu","provider":"Greenstone Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}