{"product_id":"serpentine-necklace","title":"Serpentine Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerpentine Necklace – Collected \u0026amp; Carved by Gary Howse, Hokitika, New Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautiful natural serpentine necklace, \u003cstrong\u003epersonally collected and hand-carved by Gary Howse\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Hokitika region on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Every step of this piece's journey — from the field to the finished necklace — has been crafted with care and expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGary is an \u003cstrong\u003eexperienced carver and fossicker\u003c\/strong\u003e who has travelled all across New Zealand in search of the country's finest crystals and stones. His deep knowledge of the land and passion for natural minerals means every piece he creates is selected and crafted with genuine expertise and love for the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis stone is pure \u003cstrong\u003eNew Zealand serpentine\u003c\/strong\u003e, displaying its characteristic rich green tones and natural variation. Serpentine is one of New Zealand's most treasured stones, and this specimen showcases the beauty of locally sourced, hand-worked material at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Significance of Pounamu\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSerpentine is closely related to and often found alongside \u003cstrong\u003ePounamu\u003c\/strong\u003e — or greenstone — one of the most culturally significant stones in New Zealand. Revered by Māori for centuries, Pounamu holds deep spiritual and cultural importance and is found only in Te Wai Pounamu (the South Island of New Zealand). It is said to carry the \u003cem\u003emana\u003c\/em\u003e (prestige and power) of the land, and has long been used to craft taonga (treasured objects) passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWearing a piece of New Zealand greenstone is considered a connection to the land, the people, and the stories of Aotearoa. Each piece is believed to absorb the energy of its wearer over time, making it ever more personal and meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% natural New Zealand serpentine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonally collected and hand-carved by Gary Howse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGary is an experienced carver and fossicker who has travelled all across New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollected in Hokitika, West Coast, New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCulturally significant stone of Aotearoa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach necklace is unique in colour and patterning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollected on the West Coast. Carved by hand. A piece of Aotearoa you can carry with you.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NZ Pyrites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48793216090366,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/1607\/5006\/files\/IMG_1243.jpg?v=1787899522","url":"https:\/\/nzpyrite.co.nz\/products\/serpentine-necklace","provider":"NZ Pyrites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}