Rare Pounamu Pekapeka Pendant with Manaia Heads
Pounamu pekapeka (nephrite pendant), finely carved from Kawakawa variety pounamu, with cut circular eyes and asymmetrical countersunk suspension hole, pekapeka are named after the small native New Zealand bat which they are said to resemble in appearance.…
Ancient Kahurangi Pounamu Amulet Pendant
A rare Pre-European pounamu amulet pendant, Kahurangi variety pounamu. With two broken out suspension holes indictive of significant age and with two re-drilled countersunk suspension holes to the upper section, found in a river inlet in Otago in the…
Schoon's Greenstone Pendant from Hettie Sawyer Collection
Theo Schoon, greenstone pendant c1960/70, 3.6 x 2.5 cm maximum. Provenance: Collection of Hettie Sawyer (Dutch friend of the artist), gifted to the previous owner's father c1970, by descent & sold to current owner
An 18th century koropepe pendant, pounamu with notching at top of the neck and red wax embellishment to the eyes. Later suspension hole and 14ct gold mount, height 5 cm,.
Pekapeka Pounamu Pendant
A pounamu pekapeka, pendant with countersunk suspension hole named pekapeka after the native New Zealand bat which they resemble. Height 8 cm, width 4.5 cm
18th Century Maori Pounamu Pendant (Kuru)
18th century or earlier Maori pounamu pendant (kuru) of slender faceted form. Hour glass form suspension hole. Length 14 cm
Maori Pounamu Kuru Pendant from Flower Family Collection
An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) kuru pendant, flattened oval cylinder type form, both ends tapered, single hour-glass drill suspension hole, the dark to mid-green tone with traditional silvery green flecked highlights. Length 15.4 cm, width 2.6 cm.…
Teardrop Pounamu Pendant with Carved Notching
An unusual pounamu pendant, Teardrop shape with carved notching to each side and with two countersunk suspension holes and lashing groove to the top. 8 cm length. Y 16131
Rose Gold Fob Chain with Pounamu Pendant
A c1900 9ct rose gold fob chain, rail links, with t-bar and pounamu fob pendant. Gold weight 39gm. Length 35.5 cm.
Gold and Pounamu Fob Necklace with Kia-Ora Medallion
A 19th century gold and pounamu fancy fob necklace, festooned with 'NZ' quality fob, gold heart locket and gold nuggets flanking a John Cairney (Greymouth) 'Kia-0ra' medallion with stamped maker's marks, a further 'NZ' pendant below. Gilt clips
Late 18th Century Greenstone Pendant with Hourglass Holes
A rare late 18th century greenstone pendant (koropepe). Tangowai transparent greenstone, two hourglass holes at top poll. Repair to head, comes with red case. Width 4.5 cm
Kawakawa Pounamu Ear Pendant - 15cm
Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Kawakawa variety nephrite with countersunk suspension hole, 15 cm length.
Intaglio Face Pounamu Pendant by Donn Salt
A Donn Salt 14ct gold and pounamu pendant, a 14ct gold frame enclosing a polished and concave piece of pounamu with an image of a face carved intaglio, a plain pounamu panel to the reverse so face is showing on one side only, the pendant is attached to a…
Late 18th Century Greenstone Pendant with Hourglass Hole
A late 18th century greenstone pendant, with excellent hourglass hole. Good heavy weight. Length 14.5 cm
Greenstone Pendant on Gold Chain
A carved greenstone pendant on gold chain. 18ct yellow and white gold. Weight of chain 65.23 grams. Length of chain 44 cm. Length of pendant 8 cm.
Kawakawa Pounamu Ear Pendant with White Inclusion - 17cm
A large and impressive pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Kawakawa variety stone with white inclusion in the stone and with counter sunk suspension hole, 17 cm length
Maori Pounamu Kuru Pendant from Flower Collection
An old Maori large and long carved pounamu kuru pendant, cylindrical form, both ends tapered, single semi-hourglass drilled suspension hole, dark tone with silvery green veined inclusions. Length 19.6 cm, diameter approx.18. Provenance: The Flower Family…
Tangiwai Pounamu Koropepe Manaia Pendant
Pre European pounamu koropepe manaia pendant, Tangiwai variety with white inclusions. Rounded form with notches to the outside rim. Pierced for suspension. 6.5 cm diameter.
Green Stone Pendant with 9ct Gold Cross Mounts
Large green stone circular pendant, polished finish circular flat back green stone dome, 9ct cross mounts and chain rails with plated neck chain 50 mm diameter
A 19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone with large countersunk suspension hole. Provenance: purchased at Sotheby's London in 1980. Length: 11 cm.
Maori Carved Pounamu Kuru Pendant
An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) fine and long kuru pendant, finely tapering to a point, narrow tapered suspension hole, semi-translucent with a silvery green vein running its length. Length 14.5 cm, width 1 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family…
A 19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), carved in Inanga variety stone with pale feathery inclusions. Provenance: purchased at Sotheby's London in 1980. Length: 9.5 cm.
Greenstone Pendant with Gold Bands
New Zealand greenstone pendant. With one 15ct and one 9ct yellow gold band. Length 11.5 cm
Ingram Brothers of Melbourne, antique 15ct gold and natural pearl shell negligee necklace, set with a green stone, early 20th century, stamped 'Ingram Bros. 15ct', the chain 40 cm long, the pendant 6 cm high, 9.5 grams total
Colonial Pounamu and Gold Heart Pendant
A large and impressive New Zealand colonial pounamu and 9ct gold heart pendant, mounted in gold with 'Rangiaua ', the gold suspension loop with floral mount. Height 10.1 cm.
Incomplete 18th Century Pounamu Fish Hook Pendant
18th century or earlier pounamu hei matau (fish hook style pendant) Partially formed, barb end appears to be incomplete. Well formed tapering 'Eye'. Groove to reverse of barb. Width 5.5 cm. Provenance: Ex estate J.F Scott, Dannevirke. Purchased McKearney…
Kawakawa Pounamu Ear Pendant with Brass Ring
Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Kawakawa variety stone, countersunk hole with brass suspension ring. 15 cm length. Y number pending
Colonial Greenstone and Gold Pendant with Kia Ora Engraving
A very large New Zealand colonial greenstone and gold mounted pendant, tapered spatulate form, mid/deep-green with pale banded inclusion towards the base, black speckled highlights, a wide encircling 9ct. rose gold band towards the top, scroll engraved…
Maori Greenstone Kuru Pendant - 16 cm
Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form with tapering point. 16 cm length
Gem-grade Kahurangi Ear Pendant with Translucence
A stunning pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), in rich, gem grade Kahurangi stone with exceptional translucence. Suspension hole to the upper with oven trace. A fine example. Length 11.5 cm
Maori Greenstone Koropepe Pendant
A 19th century Maori green stone koropepe (pendant). Red sealing wax to eye with conical form suspension hole. Height 4.5 cm
Antique Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Hourglass Suspension Hole
18th century or earlier pounamu pendant (kuru) slender, rounded form with large hour glass form suspension hole. Length 9 cm
Green Stone Heart Pendant on 9ct Neckchain
9ct and green stone neckchain, heart pendant, six gree stone rails interspaced with tracelink chain supporting green stone heart pendant
Marsden-included Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant
A large pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone with Marsden inclusions to one lateral edge and rounded tip. Straight, even, and polished, 20 cm length.
Translucent Maori Pounamu Pendant with Inclusion
A Maori pre-European pounamu pendant, kuru type, light green tone, slightly curved form, with tapered suspension hole. Translucent with areas of white inclusion.
Gold and Greenstone Bead Muff Chain with Pendant
An impressive 9ct gold and greenstone bead muff chain, a fine rope twist chain with eleven greenstone beads, and with a gold capped greenstone pendant suspended from a large rose gold spring clasp, 21.9gm
Maori Pounamu Long Kuru Pendant
An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) long kuru pendant, oval cylinder form, both ends tapered, wide tapered suspension hole. Length 15.8 cm, width 1.4 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Gold-mounted Greenstone Pendant Necklace
9ct greenstone necklace pendant, gold mounted greenstone bar supporting pendant drop on curb link chain
Greenstone Cross Pendant on 9ct Muff Chain
Small greenstone cross pendant on 9ct trace link muff chain, 154 cm length approx 26gms
Gold Nugget and Greenstone Pendant on Curb Link Chain
9ct graduated curb link Albert chain with gold nugget and greenstone pendant attached
Inanga Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Scarfing and Inclusions
Pounamu kuru pendant, Inanga pounamu with pale inclusions. Slightly curved body. Lapidary scarfing and small scar to the upper section. Countersunk suspension hole. 17 cm length.
Emerald and Pink Glass Gold Pendant
22ct yellow gold pendant with green stone drop (tests suggest emerald drop and pink glass highlights), weight approx 16.6 grams (1 stone missing). approx 9 cm in length
Colonial Pounamu Heart Pendant on 9ct Gold Chain
A 9ct yellow gold chain with colonial pounamu and 9ct heart pendant, NZ monogram, the later flat-link neck chain of. Length 31 cm. 10.6gm
Maori Green Stone Kuru Pendant
A pre 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form with beveled edges and tapering point. Hour glass form suspension hole. Length 14.5 cm
Greenstone Teardrop Pendant with Yellow Gold Detailing
A teardrop pendant, New Zealand greenstone and yellow gold, 19th/20th century, 4 cm high
19th Century Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant
Large and impressive 19th century pounamu kuru pendant, Kawakawa variety stone. Wider at top tapering to a small rounded end. Countersunk suspension hole with two silver rings. 16 cm length.
Inanga Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Countersunk Hole
Pounamu kuru (pendant), Inanga variety stone, countersunk suspension hole. 6 cm length.
Pre-European Maori Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Hourglass Hole
A pre-European Maori pounamu kuru pendant, auhunga variety, with hourglass suspension hole. [Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 65 Miet Collection], length 9.7 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Green Grey Pounamu Chisel Pendant with Yellow Inclusions
Pounamu chisel, Quadrangular shape, green grey nephrite with yellow inclusions evident in the stone, hour glass suspension hole to enable suspension as a pendant, found at Te Umupakaroa at the north end of Kapiti Island.
Inanga Pounamu Manaia Pendant with Silver Eyes
Scott Parker pounamu manaia pendant, carved in inanga variety stone. Sliver eyes circular and serrated. Attached binding and hand-made wooden box. 8 cm length
Greenstone and Gold Heart Pendant with NZ Fern Leaf Mount
A c.1900 greenstone (nephrite) and gilded 9ct. rose gold mounted heart pendant, the curving fern leaf mount applied with 'NZ' gold suspension bale pinned to the top, length 5 cm.
Pounamu-framed Locket on Gold Chain
A c.1900 yellow gold neck chain and photo locket, the glazed locket with circular pounamu frame with scroll and seed pearl border.
Gold Anchor Greenstone Heart Pendant and Charm
New Zealand Colonial greenstone heart pendant mounted with gold anchor together with greenstone heart charm 40 mm x 35 mm
Maori Pounamu Artefacts from Flower Family Collection
Four old Maori pounamu small artefacts, the longest a chisel of near cylindrical form displaying vibrant pale inclusions, the flat cutting edge with reasonably steep bevel, another of near black tone, one of wide form and a flattened kuru pendant under…
Engraved Mount Greenstone Pendant - 9ct Colonial Design
New Zealand Colonial 9ct mounted greenstone pendant, plain elongated form with engraved mount, unmarked 8 cm length
Fine Greenstone Pendant - Translucent Pounamu (21cm)
Large greenstone pendant fine translucent pounamu, 21 cm length (slight rubbing to tip)
Circular Greenstone Pendant with NZ and Fern Emblem
New Zealand 9ct circular greenstone pendant inset with New Zealand and fern emblem on fine trace link neck chain
Tangiwai Pounamu Kapeu with White Inclusions
Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Tangiwai (bowenite) with white inclusions. Countersunk suspension hole. 8.5 cm length.
Maori Greenstone Kuru Pendant, 19th/20th Century
An early C20th/ 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of relatively straight flat form with rounded point. Length 7.5 cm
Maori Greenstone Kuru Pendant, 9cm
Pre 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of elongated straight form with tapering point. Hour glass form suspension hole. Length 9 cm
Whale Tooth Pendant with Pounamu Toggle Necklace
Whale tooth pendant with pounamu toggle, 12 cm length
Toki Pounamu Group from Pre-Contact Period
Group of toki pounamu pre-contact period, of varying size, one formed as pendant with suspension hole, . Provenance: Neil Darroch collection
Colonial Pounamu Heart Pendant with 9ct Rose Gold Bale
An impressive colonial pounamu heart pendant, the large pounamu heart with a substantial 9ct rose gold bale, suspension ring and further conforming gold bale
Tangiwai Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Countersunk Hole
Pounamu kuru (pendant), Tangiwai (bowenite), countersunk suspension hole. 7 cm length.
Inanga Pounamu Kapeu with Countersunk Hole - 14cm Length
Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Inanga variety stone, countersunk suspension hole. 14 cm length. Y number pending
Adze Pendant with Later Holes - Pounamu Whao
Pounamu whao/chisel & toki/adze with later holes formed to allow wearing as pendant, 4 cm 6 cm
Maori Greenstone Kuru Pendant - 9.7cm Length
Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form with tapering point. 9.7 cm length
Maori Green Stone Kuru Pendant, Pre-19th Century
Pre 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form, beveled edges and tapering point. Hour glass form suspension hole. Length 7.5 cm
Rectangular Pounamu Kura Pendant with Dual Perforations
Pounamu Kura (pendant), rectangular form, perforation to the centre drilled from both sides, 2 x 2.5 cm.
Kawakawa Pounamu Pendant with Gold Mount
Pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone, lapidary scarf mark and chiselled end. Gold mount and suspension ring. 5.5 cm length.
Translucent Tangiwai Kuru Pendant with Pale Inclusion
Pounamu kuru (pendant), translucent tangiwai (bowenite) with a large pale inclusion to the lower section, tapering to a rounded end. Suspension hole at top. 9 cm length.
Colonial Pounamu Heart Pendant with Gold Fern and Chain
A colonial pounamu heart pendant, with 9ct rose gold fern leaves and Kia Ora to the centre, with gold suspension ring and bale, together with a fine 9ct yellow gold chain.
Large Greenstone Ear Pendant with Metal Ring, 11cm Length
Kuru pounamu large greenstone ear pendant of traditional form with pierced suspension hole, metal ring attached, length 11 cm
Maori Greenstone Ear Pendant from Webster Collection
A contact period Maori greenstone ear pendant (kuru), of Kahurangi nephrite. Rounded pointed form with flared suspension hole. Provenance: Ex Webster collection, 35. Length 7.5 cm
Gold-capped Pounamu Adze Pendant with Blade Chip (6.3cm)
Pounamu toki (adze) small tapering form mounted with 9ct gold cap as a pendant, chip to blade, length 6.3 cm
Greenstone and Gold Kapeu Pendant
A New Zealand colonial greenstone and 9ct. gold mounted kapeu pendant, dark green tone with a rose gold plain collar and engraved mount to the top. Length 11.5 cm
Tangiwai Pounamu Kuru Pendant, 19th Century
A 19th century long pounamu kuru (ear pendant), the tangiwai (bowenite) pounamu displaying good translucence, tapered form with rounded ends, soft rounded hole, length 12 cm. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1994 Sloane's Wellington Private Estate Collection.
19th Century Greenstone Heart Pendant with Rose Gold Mount
An antique New Zealand greenstone heart-shaped pendant with rose gold mount, 19th century, 5 cm high
Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Hourglass Hole
A pounamu kuru pendant, with hourglass suspension hole and bevelled shape to the tip. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 87 Miet Collection, length 9.7 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Greenstone and Gold Heart Pendant with Fern Leaves
A New Zealand greenstone and 9ct. gilded yellow gold mounted heart pendant, the 'Kia Ora' mount framed by curving fern leaves.
Greenstone Kuru Pendant, 18th Century
18th century or earlier greenstone kuru (pendant), of flared, oval form. Hourglass form suspension hole, length 5 cm.
Antique Nephrite Ear Pendant with Hour-Glass Hole
A 19th century or earlier kuru pounamu (nephrite ear pendant) of long tapered form, circular cross section, hour-glass suspension hole, length 8.8 cm. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1991 Sloane's Wellington lot 122 Miet Collection Private Estate Collection.
Auhunga Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Hourglass Hole
A pounamu kuru pendant, auhunga variety, with hourglass suspension hole. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 65 Miet Collection, length 9.7 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Hourglass Pounamu Kuru Pendant from Miet Collection
A pounamu kuru pendant, with hourglass suspension hole, length 9.7 cm. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 123 Miet Collection,
Pre-contact toki pounamu pendant from Neil Darroch collection
Group of toki pounamu pre-contact period, one formed as a pendant with suspension hole, . Provenance: Neil Darroch collection
Kia Ora Heart Pendant with Colonial Pounamu and Gold
A colonial pounamu and 9ct gold heart pendant, 'Kia Ora' and fern leaved to the centre. Length 3.6 cm
Kuru Greenstone Ear Pendant - Flared Flat Form
Kuru pounamu greenstone ear pendant of flared flat form with pierced hole for suspension, length 9 cm
Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Hourglass Suspension Hole
A pounamu kuru pendant, with hourglass suspension hole and remnant working from previous hole. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 229 Miet Collection, length 11.7 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.
Colonial Gold and Pounamu Heart Pendant with Kia Ora
A colonial 9ct gold and pounamu heart pendant, gold Kia Ora and fern to the centre, gold suspension ring.
Engraved Gold and Pounamu Pendant with Dog Clip
A colonial unmarked gold and pounamu pendant, the gold cap extensively engraved, with an unmarked gold dog clip. Length 8 cm.
Colonial Pounamu and Gold Pendant with Engraved Mount
A colonial pounamu and 9ct gold pendant, engraved cap mount and NZ band. Length 4.9 cm.
Green Stone Tear Drop Pendant from New Zealand
Fine New Zealand carved two tone green stone pendant in the form of a tear drop, 5.5 cm long. Ex William Rogers collection 1970's (2)
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