{"title":"Kahurangi","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"small-kahurangi-pounamu-kapeu-pendant-1","title":"Kapeu Kahurangi- Greenstone Kapeu Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally worn as a pair of earrings denoting status within the iwi (tribe), the simple and elegant kapeu form has since become sought after as pendants, with the subtle curve of its rounded lower tip enhancing its mauri (essence). Traditionally a feminine form, kapeu were used by mothers to help alleviate infants’ teething pains by using the tip to massage aching gums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kapeu was carved by Daryl Munroe from flower jade kahurangi pounamu sourced from Marsden of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 90mm by 17mm, has a glossy finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided polyester cord.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40293216190519,"sku":"PSM3465S","price":775.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Marsden_FlowerJadekahurangibyDarylMunroe.png?v=1781238585"},{"product_id":"pounamu-silver-prong-mau-taringa-drop-pendant-earrings-1","title":"Kahurangi Pounamu Silver Oval Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMau Taringa are earrings that are carved in both traditional and contemporary styles. Mau Taringa are gifts for those we care for and when worn, remind the wearer of those who gifted them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese geometric oval earrings are made with kahurangi pounamu. They measure 3.5 x 3.3cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Pounamu Taringa Drop Pendant Earrings are set in decorative Sterling Silver prongs created by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sandscarvingstudio.com\/pages\/john-mayo\"\u003eJohn Mayo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was hand carved by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sandscarvingstudio.com\/pages\/alex-sands-maori-carver\"\u003eAlex Sands\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40433013784631,"sku":"PPO3609S","price":690.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Batch2-14.jpg?v=1766967269"},{"product_id":"kahurangi-triple-spiral-koru-pounamu-pendant-1","title":"Triple Cabachon Silver and Kahurangi Pounamu Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful necklace features three stunning Kahurangi tiered cabachons set in Sterling Silver. The stone was hand-carved by Alex Sands and hand-crafted by Preet Sands. It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehangs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by a 27 cm sterling silver chain. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop Stone - 16 x 11 x 3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiddle Stone - 25 x 18 x 4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottom Stone - 21 x 21 x 3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull Measurements - 76.5 x 27 x 6mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Jewellery House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40579664183351,"sku":"PKA3770S","price":520.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Batch7-12.jpg?v=1766967322"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-chain-link-and-pounamu-ring-bracelet-1","title":"Sterling Silver Chain Link and Pounamu Ring Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling silver bracelet, with rings linked in different styles and a pounamu ring attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pounamu has been sourced from the west coast of the south island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece was hand carved by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sandscarvingstudio.com\/pages\/raymond-stokes\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/sandscarvingstudio.com\/pages\/raymond-stokes\"\u003eRaymond Stokes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePounamu ring external diameter - 21 x 21mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSilver Chain - 173 - 78mm (while clipped) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40592213409847,"sku":"PST3793S","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Batch9-05.jpg?v=1766967330"},{"product_id":"kahurangi-pounamu-mau-taringa-1","title":"Mau Taringa Kahurangi - Greenstone Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMau taringa are earrings carved in both traditional and contemporary styles. 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Evolving from body armour, they are a taonga of personal protection that share their beauty with te ao tūroa (the outer world). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kōuma was carved by Chris Taylor from kahurangi pounamu sourced from Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. With a semi-gloss finish, the pendant measures 95mm by 48mm and has a hand-plaited adjustable polyester cord.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41438920474679,"sku":"","price":775.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/37_52154233-a625-41d2-b64a-5576c58a55b1.png?v=1766967496"},{"product_id":"manaia-kahurangi-greenstone-guardian-pendant","title":"Manaia Kahurangi - Greenstone Guardian Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eManaia, a powerful personal guardian in Māori tradition, embodies mana – the concept of power, authority, and prestige. Believed to possess ethereal presence and energy, the manaia protects its wearer and maintains spiritual balance. In Māori cosmology, the manaia is often depicted as a kaitiaki (protector) and messenger between the earthly and spiritual worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manaia was carved by Mike Matchitt from white flower kahurangi pounamu sourced from Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. 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The lines and curves not only represent abundance and prosperity but also safe passage across life's journeys, echoing the voyages undertaken by those who first explored and settled the vast Pacific.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hei matau was carved by Eli Fehoko and Samuel Potter from humpback whale bone and kahurangi pounamu sourced from Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures 94mm by 28mm, has a glossy finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided polyester cord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41542422855735,"sku":"","price":1490.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/SP_Elifehoko_humpbackwhaleribbone_marsdenkahurangi.png?v=1766967574"},{"product_id":"hei-matau-kahurangi-paraoa-greenstone-whalebone-fishhook-pendant-copy","title":"Hei Matau Kahurangi Parāoa - Greenstone \u0026 Whalebone Fishhook Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe treasures and vital sustenance of Tangaroa, kaitiaki (protector) of the ocean, required our tūpuna (ancestors) to be expert mariners. 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