Pounamu Earrings

New Zealand Jade   

Jade, known as pounamu, is of great cultural and spiritual value to the Māori, the indigenous peoples of New Zealand. For the Māori, jade is considered sacred. It is said to bless whatever it touches and it was sometimes called "dream stone" in ancient Polynesian cultures because it provided access to the spiritual world, encouraging creativity, and the ability to interpret dreams. An amulet of good luck and friendship, jade signifies wisdom gathered in tranquility and is believed to dispel the negative influences and encouraging bearers to see themselves as they truly are.