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Description
New Zealand nephrite jade roimata drop pendant.Pounamu Nephrite Jade Roimata Pendant Teardrop of Healing & Strength Hand carved from genuine New Zealand Pounamu (nephrite jade), this roimata teardrop pendant carries deep cultural and spiritual significance. Smoothly polished to reveal its natural green beauty, the roimata is traditionally a symbol of healing, release, and comfort. It represents the flow of water tears of compassion, empathy, and the cleansing of the spirit. Science & Material
Pounamu Nephrite Jade Roimata Pendant – Teardrop of Healing & Strength
Hand-carved from genuine New Zealand Pounamu (nephrite jade), this roimata teardrop pendant carries deep cultural and spiritual significance. Smoothly polished to reveal its natural green beauty, the roimata is traditionally a symbol of healing, release, and comfort. It represents the flow of water — tears of compassion, empathy, and the cleansing of the spirit.
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Science & Material Insight
• Mineral: Nephrite jade – calcium magnesium silicate (Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂)
• Hardness: 6–6.5 on the Mohs scale
• Structure: Dense, interlocking fibrous crystals, making it one of the toughest natural stones on Earth
• Colour: Shades of green from pale apple to deep forest, shaped by mineral inclusions and iron content
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Cultural & Spiritual Significance
In Māori tradition, Pounamu is a taonga (treasure), protected and revered. The roimata shape holds special meaning:
• Healing & Compassion – symbolic of emotional release and the strength to move forward
• Water Flow & Connection – linking wearer to rivers, seas, and the life-giving element of water
• Protection – believed to guard and guide the wearer on life’s journey
• Mana (Spiritual Power) – grows stronger as the pendant is worn, absorbing the life essence of its keeper
Often gifted as a gesture of support, love, or reconciliation, the roimata is a deeply personal adornment and keepsake.
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Details
• Material: Authentic NZ Pounamu (nephrite jade)
• Shape: Roimata / teardrop
• Finish: Smooth polished surface highlighting natural grain and colour
• Cord: Adjustable waxed cord included (or can be customised)
• Size: Varies slightly, as each pendant is shaped to the stone’s unique form
Adjustable Cord:
The pendant is suspended from an adjustable waxed polyester cord, made adjustable vis barrel knots. An adjustable waxed polyester cord allows for versatile styling and ensures comfortable wear and is waterproof.
Photos are captured under LED lighting to ensure true color representation, though slight variations may occur depending on individual lighting conditions.
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