10 Pounamu greenstone jade beads.

10 Pounamu greenstone jade beads.This set includes 10 tumble polished Pounamu (New Zealand Nephrite Jade) beads, each centre drilled for easy stringing. Smooth, tactile, and full of natural character, these beads are shaped from offcuts of genuine NZ Pounamu, allowing every piece to carry its own unique patterns of green, streaks, and inclusions. Their centre drilled design makes them perfect for threading into: Bracelets, malas, and necklaces Earrings and charms Spiritual and ritual

This set includes 10 tumble-polished Pounamu (New Zealand Nephrite Jade) beads, each centre-drilled for easy stringing. Smooth, tactile, and full of natural character, these beads are shaped from offcuts of genuine NZ Pounamu, allowing every piece to carry its own unique patterns of green, streaks, and inclusions.

Their centre-drilled design makes them perfect for threading into:
• Bracelets, malas, and necklaces
• Earrings and charms
• Spiritual and ritual craftwork

💎 Spiritual Significance
In Māori culture, Pounamu is a taonga (treasure), revered for its strength, beauty, and spiritual resonance. It is said to carry energies of protection, courage, healing, and ancestral connection, making these beads both creative materials and spiritual talismans.

🔬 Geological & Scientific Notes
• Stone: Nephrite Jade (Pounamu)
• Mineral Group: Amphibole (actinolite-tremolite series)
• Crystal System: Monoclinic
• Hardness: 6–6.5 Mohs
• Location: South Island, Aotearoa New Zealand

Pounamu’s dense, interwoven crystal structure makes it one of the toughest natural stones in the world, prized for carving, jewellery, and ceremonial objects.

📦 Details
• Quantity: 20 beads
• Material: Authentic NZ Pounamu (nephrite jade)
• Finish: Tumbled & polished
• Drill: Centre-drilled (ideal for malas, bracelets, necklaces, and threading projects)
• Natural variations in colour, translucency, and pattern ensure every set is one of a kind

🌿 Sustainably Prepared
Sourced from workshop offcuts, these beads repurpose jade that would otherwise be wasted, making them an eco-conscious choice for jewellery makers and crafters.

⚠️ Please Note:
• Each bead is unique – expect differences in shape, size, and colour.
• Small parts are not suitable for young children.

Adjustable Cord:
The pendant is suspended from an adjustable waxed polyester cord, made adjustable vis barrel knots. An adjustable waxed polyester cord allows for versatile styling and ensures comfortable wear and is waterproof.

Photos are captured under LED lighting to ensure true color representation, though slight variations may occur depending on individual lighting conditions.