multistone various stones multistone necklace Riverton pebbles, Catlins quartz, Taupo scoria. These are New Zealand placenames known for their particular geological deposits. 20mm silver settings. Cable: fine silver wound on st/steel. $NZ665 riverton rocks closeup of riverton rocks necklace Tiny embedded pebbles, Riverton beach sand (mainly coarse particles), embedded in epoxy resin, in 20mm silver settings. Also available is a ring with one of these settings. Cable: fine silver wound on st/steel. $NZ600

acetate black and white black and white

gems NZ jade flying saucer Flying Saucers are New Zealand nephrite jade pendants cut from Arahura and Haast nephrite jade, shaped to a gentle double cabochon, and given a soft satin finish. Sterling silver lines the centre hole. They're hung on a black waxed polyester braided cord. Silver cable also available at an extra cost. $NZ pillow drops $NZ

New Zealand paua shell (haliotis iris)

available in 4 sizes, in paua or pearl shell

maxi: $NZ112/pr (US79/pr)

midi: $NZ104/pr (US74/pr)

mini: $NZ96/pr (US68/pr)

micro: $NZ85/pr (US60/pr)

(New Zealand nephrite jade, $poa)

'Sputnik' earring design feature the concave-shaped inside of the shell. The New Zealand paua shell (haliotis iris) is from Stewart Island, Chatham Islands, or the Southland coastline, places where the seas are roughest and the shell is thickest. Pure silver reflector disc behind (more tarnish-resistance than sterling). Solid sterling silver hoops. Sterling silver earwires. Variations: Pearl shell from the Cook Islands, and New Zealand nephrite jade from New Zealand's South Island.

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Brian Adam

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Auckland, New Zealand

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