A locket is an item of jewellery, usually a pendant worn on a chain around the neck, that is hinged and opens to reveal a space, sometimes called a "keepsake compartment", used for storing a a personal memento, such as a miniature, a photograph or strands of hair.

Other styles of lockets are worn as a brooch or bracelet.

They have been around in various forms since the 15th century, but reached the peak of their popularity in the 19th century, when sentimentality was part of the national psyche.

They are most commonly made of gold or silver, often decorated more...

Jadeite and jade are two different types of minerals that are often used interchangeably to refer to a green-colored gemstone that has cultural and spiritual significance in many parts of the world.

Jadeite is a pyroxene mineral with the chemical formula NaAlSi2O6. It is one of the two types of minerals that are commonly referred to as "jade" (the other being nephrite). Jadeite is a relatively rare mineral that is found in metamorphic rocks in certain regions of the world, including Myanmar (formerly Burma), Guatemala, and California. It is known for its bright green color, which is caused by more...

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Group of gold silver and pearl jewellery, 17ct wedding band…

Gold, Silver, Pearl Jewelry Set with Green Stone and Garnet

Group of gold silver and pearl jewellery, 17ct wedding band with silver overlay, size M, wt. 3.32g, a green stone ring (abraded) size N, a garnet topped doublet pendant, 33 x 20 mm and a broken curb chain length 32 cm, all in 9ct gold, wt. 5.74g, a rice…

A New Zealand colonial greenstone and 9ct. gold mounted heart…

NZ Greenstone Heart Pendant with Gold Mount

A New Zealand colonial greenstone and 9ct. gold mounted heart pendant, engraved detail to the 'New Zealand' applied panel and bale.

New Zealand greenstone pendant ornament, 20th century, housed…

Greenstone Pendant in Timber Box

New Zealand greenstone pendant ornament, 20th century, housed in timber box, 7 x 5 cm

16ct yellow gold pendant with coral weight: approx 7.7 grams…

Gold Pendants with Coral and Green Stone

16ct yellow gold pendant with coral weight: approx 7.7 grams (without coral), and a green stone and 9ct pendant weight: approx 3.8 grams

A pounamu kuru pendant, with hourglass suspension hole and…

Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Hourglass Suspension Hole

A pounamu kuru pendant, with hourglass suspension hole and remnant previous hole broken out. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 125 Miet Collection, length 6.8 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.

A pounamu kuru pendant, with hourglass suspension hole and…

Hourglass Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Provenance

A pounamu kuru pendant, with hourglass suspension hole and remnant working from previous hole. Provenance: Sold at auction c.1997 Sloane's Wellington lot 124 Miet Collection, length 7.6 cm.

A greenstone heart pendant, decorative 9ct. gold bale.

Greenstone Heart Pendant with 9ct. Gold Bale

A greenstone heart pendant, decorative 9ct. gold bale.

Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form with tapering…

Maori Green Stone Kuru Pendant

Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form with tapering point. 6.7 cm length

Pre 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of slight…

Maori Green Stone Kuru Pendant, 9cm Length

Pre 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of slight curvature, relatively flat with large suspension hole (slightly broken out to one side). Length 9 cm

A jade cylindrical pendant, a pale green stone with darker…

Emerald-banded Jade Pendant

A jade cylindrical pendant, a pale green stone with darker emerald bands, of cylindrical shape with carved round opening to base. Length 7 cm

Pounamu kuru pendant, Kawakawa variety nephrite with…

Kawakawa Pounamu Kuru Pendant - 6cm Length

Pounamu kuru pendant, Kawakawa variety nephrite with countersunk suspension hole, 6 cm length

An enamelled silver gemset pendant brooch; stylised egg in…

Midnight Blue Egg Pendant Brooch with Gemstones

An enamelled silver gemset pendant brooch; stylised egg in midnight blue enamel with cut out section and border set with river pearls and marcasites to bow form top with articulated green stone drop, size 43 x 30 mm, wt, 12.73g.

A colonial 9ct. rose gold frame pounamu pendant, the oval…

Kiwi and Cabbage Tree Intaglio Pendant in Gold Frame

A colonial 9ct. rose gold frame pounamu pendant, the oval pendant with intaglio decoration of a kiwi standing under a cabbage tree, in gold frame

A pounamu chisel pendant by Alan brown, carved in Kawakawa…

Kawakawa Chisel Pendant by Alan Brown

A pounamu chisel pendant by Alan brown, carved in Kawakawa variety stone. 10 cm length

Pounamu kuru (ear pendant), polished inanga variety stone. 7.5…

Inanga Pounamu Kuru Ear Pendant - 7.5cm Length

Pounamu kuru (ear pendant), polished inanga variety stone. 7.5 cm length.

A colonial 9ct yellow gold and pounamu pendant, with…

Gold and Pounamu Pendant with Prince-of-Wales Feathers

A colonial 9ct yellow gold and pounamu pendant, with Prince-of-Wales feathers pinned to the centre, the large gold cap mount with scroll engraved detail. Length 5.9 cm.

New Zealand Colonial large greenstone heart pendant gold double…

Colonial Greenstone Heart Pendant with Gold Fern Fronds

New Zealand Colonial large greenstone heart pendant gold double fern frond suspender 45 mm x 40 mm

A colonial 9ct gold and pounamu pendant, gold frame with…

Gold and Pounamu Colonial Pendant with Engraved Cap

A colonial 9ct gold and pounamu pendant, gold frame with engraved gold cap, contemporary black cord with pounamu toggle.

A large and impressive New Zealand pounamu heart pendant, with…

Gold-Mounted Pounamu Heart Pendant with Rosette Bail

A large and impressive New Zealand pounamu heart pendant, with gold mounts including 'Manaranui kia k'(aha) missing part of the M and Kaha. A gold rosette to the bail. Good dark green tone, width 87, height 10 cm

Pounamu kuru (ear pendant), 7.5 cm length.

Pounamu Kuru: Elegant 7.5cm Ear Pendant

Pounamu kuru (ear pendant), 7.5 cm length.

An early 20th century 'New Zealand ' 9ct. gilded rose gold and…

New Zealand Greenstone Heart Pendant with Gold Leaves

An early 20th century 'New Zealand ' 9ct. gilded rose gold and greenstone heart pendant, the applied 'New Zealand ' upon three engraved gold leaves, swing suspension to the top, height 4.2 cm.

A good early 20th century greenstone heart and gold mounted…

Greenstone Heart Pendant with Engraved Fern Leaf and Gold Mount

A good early 20th century greenstone heart and gold mounted pendant, good dark green tone with applied engraved fern leaf with 'NZ' to the centre, gold pinned suspension loop to the top, length 6.3 cm.

Fine New Zealand carved two tone green stone pendant in the…

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)

Antique New Zealand greenstone pendant of club form

NZ Greenstone Club Pendant

Antique New Zealand greenstone pendant of club form

A colonial unmarked gold and pounamu pendant, the gold cap…

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.

A colonial pounamu and 9ct gold pendant, engraved cap mount and…

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.

A colonial 9ct gold and pounamu heart pendant, gold Kia Ora and…

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.

A pounamu kuru pendant, with hourglass suspension hole and…

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.

Kuru pounamu greenstone ear pendant of flared flat form with…

Kuru Greenstone Ear Pendant - Flared Flat Form

Kuru pounamu greenstone ear pendant of flared flat form with pierced hole for suspension, length 9 cm

A colonial pounamu and 9ct gold heart pendant, 'Kia Ora' and…

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

18th century or earlier greenstone kuru (pendant), of flared,…

Greenstone Kuru Pendant, 18th Century

18th century or earlier greenstone kuru (pendant), of flared, oval form. Hourglass form suspension hole, length 5 cm.

A 19th century or earlier kuru pounamu (nephrite ear pendant)…

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.

A pounamu kuru pendant, auhunga variety, with hourglass…

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.

A pounamu kuru pendant, with hourglass suspension hole, length…

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,

Group of toki pounamu pre-contact period, one formed as a…

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

A New Zealand greenstone and 9ct. gilded yellow gold mounted…

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.

A pounamu kuru pendant, with hourglass suspension hole and…

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.

An antique New Zealand greenstone heart-shaped pendant with…

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

A 19th century long pounamu kuru (ear pendant), the tangiwai…

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.

A New Zealand colonial greenstone and 9ct. gold mounted kapeu…

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

Pounamu toki (adze) small tapering form mounted with 9ct gold…

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

A contact period Maori greenstone ear pendant (kuru), of…

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

Kuru pounamu large greenstone ear pendant of traditional form…

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

A colonial pounamu heart pendant, with 9ct rose gold fern…

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.

Pounamu kuru (pendant), translucent tangiwai (bowenite) with a…

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.

19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), 7.5 cm

19th Century Pounamu Kuru Pendant (7.5 cm)

19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), 7.5 cm

Pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone, lapidary scarf…

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.

Pounamu Kura (pendant), rectangular form, perforation to the…

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.

Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form with tapering…

Maori Greenstone Kuru Pendant - 9.7cm Length

Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form with tapering point. 9.7 cm length

Pre 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight…

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

Pounamu whao/chisel & toki/adze with later holes formed to…

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

Pounamu kuru (pendant), Tangiwai (bowenite), countersunk…

Tangiwai Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Countersunk Hole

Pounamu kuru (pendant), Tangiwai (bowenite), countersunk suspension hole. 7 cm length.

Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Inanga variety stone, countersunk…

Inanga Pounamu Kapeu with Countersunk Hole - 14cm Length

Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Inanga variety stone, countersunk suspension hole. 14 cm length. Y number pending

An impressive colonial pounamu heart pendant, the large pounamu…

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

Group of toki pounamu pre-contact period, of varying size, one…

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

Whale tooth pendant with pounamu toggle, 12 cm length

Whale Tooth Pendant with Pounamu Toggle Necklace

Whale tooth pendant with pounamu toggle, 12 cm length

An early C20th/ 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant)…

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

Pre 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of elongated…

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

Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Tangiwai (bowenite) with white…

Tangiwai Pounamu Kapeu with White Inclusions

Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Tangiwai (bowenite) with white inclusions. Countersunk suspension hole. 8.5 cm length.

New Zealand 9ct circular greenstone pendant inset with New…

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

Large greenstone pendant fine translucent pounamu, 21 cm length…

Fine Greenstone Pendant - Translucent Pounamu (21cm)

Large greenstone pendant fine translucent pounamu, 21 cm length (slight rubbing to tip)

New Zealand Colonial 9ct mounted greenstone pendant, plain…

Engraved Mount Greenstone Pendant - 9ct Colonial Design

New Zealand Colonial 9ct mounted greenstone pendant, plain elongated form with engraved mount, unmarked 8 cm length

Four old Maori pounamu small artefacts, the longest a chisel of…

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…

New Zealand Colonial greenstone heart pendant mounted with gold…

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

A c.1900 yellow gold neck chain and photo locket, the glazed…

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.

Modern New Zealand jeweller greenstone pendant

Greenstone Pendant: Modern Kiwi Jewellery

Modern New Zealand jeweller greenstone pendant

A c.1900 greenstone (nephrite) and gilded 9ct. rose gold…

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.

Scott Parker pounamu manaia pendant, carved in inanga variety…

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

Pounamu chisel, Quadrangular shape, green grey nephrite with…

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.

A pre-European Maori pounamu kuru pendant, auhunga variety,…

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.

Large and impressive 19th century pounamu kuru pendant,…

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.

Pounamu kuru (pendant), Inanga variety stone, countersunk…

Inanga Pounamu Kuru Pendant with Countersunk Hole

Pounamu kuru (pendant), Inanga variety stone, countersunk suspension hole. 6 cm length.

A teardrop pendant, New Zealand greenstone and yellow gold,…

Greenstone Teardrop Pendant with Yellow Gold Detailing

A teardrop pendant, New Zealand greenstone and yellow gold, 19th/20th century, 4 cm high

A pre 19th century Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight…

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

A 9ct yellow gold chain with colonial pounamu and 9ct heart…

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

22ct yellow gold pendant with green stone drop (tests suggest…

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

Pounamu kuru pendant, Inanga pounamu with pale inclusions.…

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.

9ct graduated curb link Albert chain with gold nugget and…

Gold Nugget and Greenstone Pendant on Curb Link Chain

9ct graduated curb link Albert chain with gold nugget and greenstone pendant attached

Small greenstone cross pendant on 9ct trace link muff chain,…

Greenstone Cross Pendant on 9ct Muff Chain

Small greenstone cross pendant on 9ct trace link muff chain, 154 cm length approx 26gms

9ct greenstone necklace pendant, gold mounted greenstone bar…

Gold-mounted Greenstone Pendant Necklace

9ct greenstone necklace pendant, gold mounted greenstone bar supporting pendant drop on curb link chain

An old Maori carved pounamu (bowenite) long kuru pendant, oval…

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.

An impressive 9ct gold and greenstone bead muff chain, a fine…

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

A large pounamu kuru (pendant), Kawakawa variety stone with…

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.

A Maori pre-European pounamu pendant, kuru type, light green…

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.

9ct and green stone neckchain, heart pendant, six gree stone…

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

18th century or earlier pounamu pendant (kuru) slender, rounded…

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

A 19th century Maori green stone koropepe (pendant). Red…

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

A stunning pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), in rich, gem grade…

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 green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form with tapering…

Maori Greenstone Kuru Pendant - 16 cm

Maori green stone kuru (pendant) of straight form with tapering point. 16 cm length

A very large New Zealand colonial greenstone and gold mounted…

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…

Pounamu kapeu (ear pendant), Kawakawa variety stone,…

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

18th century or earlier pounamu hei matau (fish hook style…

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…

A large and impressive New Zealand colonial pounamu and 9ct…

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.

Ingram Brothers of Melbourne, antique 15ct gold and natural…

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

New Zealand greenstone pendant. With one 15ct and one 9ct…

Greenstone Pendant with Gold Bands

New Zealand greenstone pendant. With one 15ct and one 9ct yellow gold band. Length 11.5 cm

A 19th century pounamu kuru (pendant), carved in Inanga variety…

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.