Pounamu Jade Toki Pendant — New Zealand Greenstone, Slim Profile
Pounamu Jade Toki Pendant — New Zealand Greenstone, Slim Profile
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The toki does not merely hang from the neck. It carries meaning.
Carved from genuine New Zealand Pounamu — the greenstone revered for centuries by Māori artisans — this slim-profile toki pendant embodies the form's original purpose: strength, determination, and the ability to cut through life's challenges. The toki was once fashioned as a working adze, a tool of creation. Worn as a pendant, it becomes a symbol of that same intentional force.
This piece reveals the full character of authentic Pounamu: soft mossy greens, inky depths, and the gentle internal movement that distinguishes true New Zealand greenstone from imitation. Its translucency glows when backlit — alive with the quiet light of the South Island rivers where it was gathered.
Shaped and polished entirely by hand in our small Ohio workshop using traditional lapidary methods. The Pounamu comes from the rivers and valleys of Te Waipounamu, sourced with respect and care from areas where this treasured stone has been gathered for generations. No heavy machinery. Every surface worked by hand until the stone speaks for itself.
Piece Details
- Pendant Size: 110mm × 26mm × 8mm
- Material: Solid New Zealand Pounamu Jade
- Cord: Adjustable cord
- Finish: Hand-cut and hand-polished freeform
Each piece is one of a kind. Stone color, internal movement, and silhouette will vary — this is the nature of handcrafted work and the mark of its authenticity.
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Know Your Stone
What is Type A jade?
TypeA jade is natural, untreated stone — no bleaching, no polymer filling, no dye.It's the collector standard and the only grade we carry at JADEscape.Provenance documentation is available on request.
What is the difference between jadeite and nephrite?
Both are true jade, but different minerals.Jadeite is rarer, harder, and found in vivid colors including ImperialGreen.Nephrite is tougher with a silky texture, ranging from creamy white to deep forest green.We carry both.
What is Imperial Green jade?
ImperialGreen is the most prized color grade in jadeite — a vivid, evenly saturated green produced by trace chromium in the stone's crystal structure.TrueImperialGreen is highly translucent,with a depth of color that seems to glow from within.AtJADEscape, when we carry ImperialGreen material, it is always TypeA — natural and untreated.
How do I care for my jade piece?
Clean with a soft damp cloth and mild soap.Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, harsh chemicals, and prolonged sun exposure.Store separately to prevent scratching.With proper care,Type A jade lasts generations.
Do you provide certificates of authenticity?
At JADEscape, we source directly from the mines and the carvers themselves — our provenance comes from the relationship, not a certificate.The jade certification industry is largely unregulated and most commonly used by resellers.We can tell you exactly where a piece came from, who carved it, and what makes it genuine — because we were there.