This is a beautifully polished New Zealand pounamu jade Manaia pendant on a khaki waxed cord with genuine silver clasp. The stone measures approximately 67 x 37mm weighs approximately 29g.

Jade has been highly prized throughout the ages as a crystal of purity and serenity, which represents wisdom and tranquillity, encouraging the wearer to recognise their true self, and promoting cleansing.

The Manaia is usually depicted as having the head of a bird, a human body and tail of a fish, representing the balance between the sky, earth and ocean. It is said to be a spiritual guardian, using its powers to protect the wearer from evil.