Inanga Jade Teardrop Pendant

This pendant is carved in the teardrop form, traditionally called roimata from a very lovely blue/grey New Zealand inanga jade with chatoyant swirls which flash in the light.

The jade was given to me by an old friend who lived down the west coast behind Hokitika. He fossicked jade when it wasn’t complicated and this piece would have come from the Arahura river. He is now deceased but I have many beautiful stones he gave me!

Unfortunately this block has nearly gone but it is nice to be able to work this delightful jade, even though it can be tricky as is the case with many inanga jades.

The cord has knots that slide to adjust for length.

This pendant is 8.6cm long and 1.7cm widest.