Ariki Round Jade Infinity Earrings

Wear these drops of jade set in a pair of earrings shaped in the Maori symbol for eternity. This Ariki jewelry piece is gold plated with 22 ct gold plate. Each stone is unique making each piece one of a kind and will not look exactly as pictured. Approximately 1/4'' x 1-3/4''

Pounamu is a hard, highly valued stone mainly found as boulders. It is also called greenstone or New Zealand jade.

It is treasured by Maori because:

It is strong and beautiful It is a sign of status or power It is believed to be sacred.

Image by Ariki New Zealand. Pounamu description from The Encyclopedia of New Zealand.