Proudly made by New Zealand artisans from genuine pounamu stone from the south island's west coast. The hook designed pendant symbolises a connection to the sea, granting strength, good luck and safe travels. Gifting it to loved ones with its soothing energies is meant to bring tranquility into their life. The pendant is strung on a black adjustable cord making it suitable to wear at varying lengths. Each piece is unique, approximately 1.6in (40mm) in length and 0.8in (20mm) in width. An authentication code entered into a website allows you to trace the stone back to the river it came from. Natural green nephrite or New Zealand jade maori green stone necklace styles are worn by people of all ages and cultures. The pounamu stone has gentle, soothing energies that are meant to bring tranquility into a person's life. It is believed to be a magical crystal that boosts longevity, making it an ideal gift for loved ones to symbolise friendship. Jade pendant pounamu Maori designs and symbols carved in pounamu carry spiritual significance. More than just a beautiful art form, pounamu can represent ancestors, connection with the natural world, or attributes such as strength, prosperity, love, harmony, determination and courage. The Maori carvings dark green jade necklace for men and women is large and feels beautify and weighty strung on a black adjustable cord so that it can be comfortable adjusted to suit. Each nephrite necklace pendant is hand carved so no two are alike and will vary in its deep rich green tones, markings and size with the length approximately 1.2in (30mm) and width 0.8in (20mm).