{"product_id":"breastplate-pounamu-necklace","title":"Breastplate - Pounamu Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful reminder to honour what matters, while keeping your heart open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-carved from pounamu, this breastplate carries a strong, grounded presence through its broad curved form, deep green tones, natural markings, and binding across the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn close to the manawa, the breastplate holds a natural sense of strength, shelter, and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Your PRANA, it represents protected aroha. The ability to care deeply, stand firmly in who you are, honour your boundaries, and remain open to love, connection, and possibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove with boundaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrength with softness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresence without hardness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe courage to remain open and true.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis taonga honours the kind of strength that does not need to prove itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe strength to know what matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo choose what deserves your energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo care for others without losing yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd to stand grounded in your own values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong, but not hardened. Grounded, but still open. Powerful, with heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the whenua, to the workshop, and eventually to the person it is destined to journey alongside, this pounamu carries its own character, story, and wairua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChosen as a gift, a breastplate offers a meaningful way to honour someone whose presence, strength, or aroha deserves to be recognised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe loved one who carries so much for others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe person learning to choose themselves too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe whānau member whose presence brings strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe person stepping more fully into who they are.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if this breastplate speaks to you personally, may it remind you to honour your heart, trust your boundaries, and move through the world without dimming either your strength or your softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn close to the manawa, this taonga becomes a quiet armour. A reminder of strength, aroha, and the courage to stay true to yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStone Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Authentic New Zealand Jade - Pounamu \u003ci\u003e(internationally known as “Greenstone”)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStone Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e West Coast, South Island, New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePounamu Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 80 x 40 x 7 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Black waxed cord, fully adjustable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Code:\u003c\/b\u003e 2374\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, this pounamu will gently respond to the natural oils of the skin, developing a finish and depth unique to the person who wears it. The colour, surface, and character may subtly evolve - becoming a living reflection of the journey it shares with its wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay the changing tones become a reminder of connection, presence, and the quiet legacy carried through each chapter of life. Whether chosen as a meaningful gift or because it speaks to you personally, this taonga has the potential to become an heirloom held close and passed through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a closer look or gentle guidance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’re here to support you. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"PERSONALIZED SHOPPING EXPERIENCE\" href=\"https:\/\/yourprana.com\/pages\/personalized-online-shopping-experience-page\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBook a video consult\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003ca title=\"Connect with us\" href=\"https:\/\/yourprana.com\/pages\/contact-us-page\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eget in touch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - we’d be honoured to help you explore this \u003cspan\u003etaonga more deeply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf it feels right for you, Afterpay is also available - a way to bring your taonga home now, and pay over time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurious to know more about Pounamu?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve gathered deeper insights to help you understand this taonga - from its origins and formation to symbolism, cultural meaning, and gifting traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more in our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Stone Encyclopedia - Pounamu Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/yourprana.com\/pages\/pounamu-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone Encyclopedia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Journal - Pounamu FAQ's\" href=\"https:\/\/yourprana.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions-about-pounamu\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJournal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and connect more deeply with the legacy of pounamu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether gifted with love or chosen because it speaks to you personally, this pounamu will become more than adornment - it will carry the wearer’s\u003cem\u003e living story of strength, ancestry, and connection\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Your PRANA Mineral Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67553895579948,"sku":"2374-BPJ85BB19","price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/7300\/9196\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_85a8bc42-2a28-4920-bea5-8a08002e1dfd.jpg?v=1790830652","url":"https:\/\/yourprana.com\/products\/breastplate-pounamu-necklace","provider":"Your PRANA Mineral Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}