{"product_id":"made-whanaungatanga-pounamu-necklace","title":"MADÉ Whanaungatanga Pounamu Necklace","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"494\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eWhanaungatanga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eConnection. Kinship. Belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eThe Whanaungatanga necklace is a piece about relationships and the ties that bind us together. In te ao Māori, whanaungatanga speaks to the importance of connection between people, land and heritage. It is the understanding that we are never truly separate, but part of something larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eA substantial \u003cstrong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e304 stainless steel Byzantine chain\u003c\/strong\u003e forms the foundation of this design. Its intricate interlocking links create strength and continuity, each piece connected to the next. At the centre, a polished \u003cstrong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eWest Coast pounamu pendant \u003c\/strong\u003ehangs from a solid steel ring, grounding the piece with the deep green tones of Aotearoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eThe contrast of industrial steel and natural stone reflects the balance between the modern world and the ancient landscapes that shape us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eEach pounamu is unique, with its own colour and markings formed by the rivers that carried it. No two stones will ever be exactly the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eA statement piece designed to carry both weight and meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eMaterial: 304 Stainless Steel\u003cbr data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eChain style: Byzantine\u003cbr data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eChain width: 8mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eChain length: 46cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003ePendant: Natural Pounamu Greenstone\u003cbr data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003ePendant size: approx. 5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003ePounamu is sourced from river beds on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. The colour and markings will vary from light to deep green depending on the individual stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003eThis piece can be customised with alternative chain lengths or styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eFor custom orders please email\u003cbr data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1999\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ejen@morganandmorgan.co.nz\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-fk4oovux.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eInstagram\u003cbr data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003e@morganandmorganmade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"10cwqad\" data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"428\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Pounamu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"750\"\u003ePounamu, often known as New Zealand greenstone, is a treasured stone of deep cultural significance to Māori. Found primarily in the rivers and mountains of Te Wai Pounamu, the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand, it has been valued for centuries as a taonga representing strength, connection and enduring relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eTraditionally, pounamu is gifted rather than purchased for oneself, as it is believed to carry the energy and intention of the giver. When a piece is given, it becomes a symbol of respect, protection and lasting connection between people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eEach stone is formed naturally within the earth and shaped over time by river and landscape. Because of this, every piece of pounamu has its own character, colour and markings. No two are ever identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eThe pounamu used in this piece has been sourced from riverbeds on the West Coast of the South Island. The colour may range from soft, translucent greens through to deeper forest tones depending on the individual stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eWe honour the cultural significance of pounamu and present it with respect, acknowledging its place as a taonga within Aotearoa.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MADE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45951715672261,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0543\/8533\/files\/ElegantNewZealandwomanwithpounamunecklace.jpg?v=1773440722","url":"https:\/\/www.morganandmorgan.co.nz\/products\/made-whanaungatanga-pounamu-necklace","provider":"Morgan and Morgan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}