Antique Pounamu Pendant Mounted in 9 Carat Gold with a Carved Kiwi Intaglio from Circa 1910
An elegant pounamu pendant, exquisitely carved into a roimata form. This beautiful fob pendant serves today as a powerful touchstone for emotional resilience, healing, and spiritual connection. Its end has a 9-carat gold cap, hand engraved with a delicate foliate design—a refined flourish that enhances the organic beauty of the greenstone. On one side of the pounamu is an exquisitely carved kiwi-shaped intaglio; the reverse side is plain, allowing the wearer to choose which face to display.
Measuring 6cm from base to top ring and 6.5cm from base to the top of the bail, this pendant offers versatile styling possibilities. It is presented with a rolled gold chain with a tubular box clasp. Box clasps are delightfully placed in the antique era, being commonly used during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, adding a touch of antique charm to necklaces of the period.
Preserved in excellent condition, this antique piece has been carefully cherished for over a century, ensuring its enduring quality and timeless elegance. As a treasured piece of the circular economy, it holds not only aesthetic appeal but also ethical significance—having been thoughtfully offered for re‑use by its new Eco‑Guardian for renewed appreciation and wear.
A truly exquisite Edwardian jewel to treasure, embodying heritage, sustainability, and enduring delight.
Antique Pounamu Pendant Mounted in 9 Carat Gold with Kiwi Intaglio ~ Circa 1910
Gem: Nephrite Jade
Mounting and Bail: 9 Carat Gold
Stamps: 9CT to capping, 9 •375 to bail ring, RG to tubular box clasp barrel
Chain: Rolled Gold (also known as gold-filled; a material created by bonding a thin layer of real gold onto a base metal using heat and pressure. Rolled Gold became especially popular during the Victorian and Edwardian periods because it provided the appearance of solid gold at a much lower cost. Today, rolled gold jewellery is still found in antique lockets, bracelets, and chains).
