FAQs
Pounamu earrings are meaningful pieces of jewellery crafted from New Zealand greenstone also known as pounamu.
Pounamu earrings can symbolise connection, balance, strength, grounding, and aroha. Like other forms of pounamu jewellery.
Yes, pounamu earrings are also commonly called greenstone earrings. Pounamu is the traditional Māori name for New Zealand greenstone, while greenstone is the more widely used English term.
Pounamu is New Zealand greenstone, which is a type of jade found in Aotearoa. Terms like jade earrings NZ, greenstone earrings, green jade earrings, and pounamu earrings are sometimes used interchangeably, but pounamu carries a special connection to New Zealand, whenua, and Māori tradition.
Pounamu earrings come in a variety of styles, including pounamu stud earrings, pounamu drop earrings, and long pounamu drop earrings. Studs are simple and minimal for everyday wear, while drop and long earrings offer a more elegant or statement look.
Arrowtown Stonework pounamu earrings are handcrafted in Arrowtown, New Zealand, with care, craftsmanship, and respect for the stone. Each pair is designed to balance meaningful tradition with modern style.