These handcrafted Roimata drop earrings, set in 925 sterling silver, showcase Kawakawa greenstone with its distinctive marbled and green hues. The Roimata, a cherished and timeless design symbolising healing, comfort, and a deep connection to the land, holds deep cultural significance. Each pair is accompanied by a card detailing the meaning and care of the stone, making these earrings a meaningful and thoughtful gift.
5.0cm x 1.0cm x 0.4cm (stone size)
Durability:While pounamu (greenstone) is celebrated for its robustness, its dense nature makes it vulnerable to shock. Handle with care to maintain its integrity.
Protection: Avoid placing or wearing your pounamu on hard surfaces where it might get chipped.
Wear Often: Wear your pounamu frequently to enhance its shine with your natural skin oils. The cord is durable but will naturally wear over time.
Cleaning:Simply use a soft, damp cloth and mild soap for your pounamu. Beeswax or coconut oil can also be applied to moisturise the stone. Avoid harsh chemicals, as they may harm its surface.
Within NZ courier: $4.50 or Free delivery on orders over $100 (1-2 days)
International delivery: Fees vary depending on country.
Returns: easy returns within5 working days. Please contact us on hello@arrowtownstonework.co.nz
Complement your chosen pounamu with a Kete Basket, crafted from authentic Māori harakeke weaving.
Flax Kete - $29.99
Roimata Earrings
The Roimata earrings, shaped into elegant teardrops, represent traditional symbols of healing and unity. As a taonga, they embody empathy and connection to the whenua (land), symbolising hope, aroha (love), and reassurance.
Symbols of Healing & Unity
Wearing Roimata is believed to attract positive energy and good luck, providing the wearer with strength and empowerment to navigate life's challenges. These earrings offer more than mere adornment; they serve as spiritual support, enhancing the wearer's connectivity to their surroundings and their inner resilience.
What our customers think
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 19 reviews.
Absolutely stunning pounamu earrings, I know my son's girlfriend in London is going to love these beautiful crafted earrings especially the meaning behind the Roimata drop earrings and having the pounamu earrings blessed, will truly be her taonga.
Purchased as a Gift for My Bestie Birthday.. She was not expecting those beautiful earrings as a gift.. Very fast shipping after placing order.. Loved the gift wrapping.. Very pleased that my Bestiie loves the Pounamu Earrings.. Nga Mihi..
I got these for my mum for mothers she has been waiting for some for many years but I’ve never found the right ones I was drawn to these and the meaning fitted my father is terminal ill mum is struggling the day
Mum received these beautiful earrings she cried so much her heart was overflowing with joy they look beautiful on her too Thankyou you made her and my day
Amazing customer service, delivery was the very next day.
They were a special gift for my niece’s 21st birthday, the earrings were stunning, she loved them!
We respect your choice and do not bless our finished pounamu pieces. However, we encourage those who purchase to consider blessing it before gifting. Please see the answer below regarding "How can I bless pounamu."
Blessing pounamu is a personal choice often associated with gifting to someone close. Seek guidance from a Kaumatua or local Marae for traditional practices. Alternatively, you can honor tradition by cleansing the pounamu in a river or stream with a karakia (prayer), or by blessing it with the recipient to share your intentions. These methods allow for meaningful engagement with pounamu according to personal beliefs and connections.
Yes, you can buy pounamu for yourself without cultural taboo. In Māori history, pounamu was both a cherished gift and a traded commodity among tribes, symbolizing honor, respect, and enduring value. Whether purchased or received, owning a pounamu taonga carries deep spiritual significance, enhancing personal mana (spiritual life force) and connecting past traditions with the present. Whether for yourself or as a gift to friends or loved ones, the choice that feels meaningful to you is important.
Each river-tumbled pounamu bracelet is uniquely shaped and colored, showcasing its natural beauty. During checkout, you can leave a note for our whānau specifying your preferences for the bracelet's shape or color, and we'll do our best to accommodate your request.
Each Māori design carries unique cultural significance:
Each item purchased comes with its own individual meaning card. Learn more about their stories and meanings here.
Each pounamu pendant or bracelet is carefully packaged with its meaning and care cards to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. Your purchase includes:
An individual meaning card explaining the cultural significance of the chosen design
A care card with instructions on maintaining your pounamu
A protective linen eco pouch for bracelets or a certified eco box for pendants
Secure packaging in a recyclable shipping box made from recycled materials
Upgrades and Additional Options:
You can add these upgrades on the product page:
Gift Wrapping: Optional gift wrapping with a personal handwritten tag.
Kete Packaging: Display your pounamu in a traditional kete (flax basket).
Yes, we offer a re-binding service for your treasured pendant or bracelet using expertly hand-woven binding. Renew your valued piece by purchasing our re-binding services here and sending it to our Arrowtown workshop.
If you have a special request for your engraving that isn't covered in the standard options, such as additional characters or a unique symbol, please contact us via email at hello@arrowtownstonework.co.nz.
We will do our best to accommodate your personalised pounamu request
Celebrate Treasured Moments with Pounamu
Over 35 Years of Greenstone Carving in Arrowtown
Our whānau workshop, led by my father, a master carver from Ngāti Kahungunu, carves and shapes traditional Māori designs that celebrate meaning and connection with friends, whānau, or loved ones.
