{"product_id":"nz-greenstone-cross-pendant-83mm","title":"NZ Greenstone Cross Pendant - 83mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNZ Greenstone Cross Pendant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePounamu, or New Zealand Greenstone, is a majestic stone sourced from the coastal regions, riverbeds, and Glaciers of Aotearoa (New Zealand).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally utilised by Maori tribes, the stone was, at that time, seen as the strongest substance known to man.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePounamu was sought for its robustness when used as a tool for hunting, fishing and fighting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor spiritual practice, the stones ethereal qualities and deep green colour were admired, also now, in our contemporary world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a popular belief that Pounamu contains something more than rock, and when touched, this is noticed, whether this something is metaphysical or otherwise.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePounamu was formed into jewellery, heirlooms and spiritual symbols by the tribes most highly placed individuals, among the chiefs: the carvers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmploying sandstone, bark, and black obsidian, these masters of the elements spent weeks, months, even years, to gratify the best outcome for a piece of Pounamu.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Wax Slip Knot Cord.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Approx 83 H x 55 W x 10mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe photograph each piece but a slight colour variation may occur.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DALE BORLAND","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52406021947524,"sku":"16606","price":320.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0384\/1271\/4116\/files\/35-FP08-C-1.jpg?v=1782620783","url":"https:\/\/creativetreasures.co.nz\/products\/nz-greenstone-cross-pendant-83mm","provider":"Creative Treasures NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}