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It is hand-carved by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sandscarvingstudio.com\/pages\/about#samuel\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; color: rgb(0, 94, 98); text-decoration: none; outline: 0px; transition: color 0.1s linear 0s; touch-action: manipulation;\"\u003eSam Potter\u003c\/a\u003e and presented in a native kauri wood jewelry box. Kōmore, or bangles, hold deep cultural significance, symbolizing abundance, rank, and prestige across various ancient cultures worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40914772328503,"sku":"10064","price":1265.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/Batch-2-16_5b74f895-5746-4602-b4ee-ca8337d81b45.jpg?v=1766967392"},{"product_id":"pounamu-bangle-3","title":"Kōmore Pounamu - Greenstone Bangle","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8em; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; max-width: 100%; caret-color: rgb(73, 76, 80); color: rgb(73, 76, 80); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003eIntroducing our kōmore pounamu, measuring 73mm in internal diameter and 15mm in width. It is hand-carved by \u003ca style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; color: rgb(0, 94, 98); text-decoration: none; outline: 0px; transition: color 0.1s linear 0s; touch-action: manipulation;\" href=\"https:\/\/sandscarvingstudio.com\/pages\/about#samuel\"\u003eSam Potter\u003c\/a\u003e and presented in a native kauri wood jewellery box. 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It measures 87mm by 43mm, has a glossy finish, and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands Carving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41523100745783,"sku":"","price":675.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8427\/7559\/files\/MarsdenRaukaraka_Sam.png?v=1766967563"},{"product_id":"kapeu-inanga-greenstone-teething-pendant","title":"Kapeu Inanga - 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). 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