Tapawhā - Pounamu Earrings

A grounding reminder that you are held.

Hand-carved from pounamu, these Tapawhā earrings carry the strength of a four-sided form - a symbol of support, aroha, and steady connection.

For Your PRANA, Tapawhā represents your four pillars. Your people. Your souls. Your whānau - by blood or by choice.

The ones who have your back.

The ones you can return to, time and time again.

The ones who see you when life feels heavy, celebrate you when life feels full, and remind you who you are when you need that gentle remembering.

These taonga honour the people who shape us throughout life - those who have walked with us, stood beside us, guided us, loved us, and helped us return to ourselves.

Whether near, far, present, passed on, or simply carried quietly in the heart, they remind us that we do not move through life alone.

• To feel supported.
• To stand grounded.
• To remember your people.
• To carry your whānau with you.

From the whenua, to the workshop, and eventually to those they are destined to journey alongside, these earrings carry their own quiet character, story, and wairua.

Chosen as a gift, these earrings offer a meaningful way to honour someone who has been one of your steady pillars - the sister who always knows, the friend who shows up without being asked, the daughter you want to remind of her support, the mother who has held so much, or the loved one whose presence has helped carry you through life’s changing seasons.

And if they speak to you personally, may they become a daily reminder that you are supported, loved, and never without your people.

Worn close, they will become a lasting reminder of connection, belonging, whānau, and the quiet strength we draw from those who walk with us.

Stone Type: Authentic New Zealand Jade - Pounamu (internationally known as “Greenstone”)

Stone Origin: West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Pounamu Size: Approx. 45 x 15 x 5 mm

Findings: 925 Sterling Silver

Product Code: 2368

Over time, these pounamu earrings will gently respond to the natural oils of the skin, developing a finish and depth unique to the person who wears them. Their colour, surface, and character may subtly evolve - becoming a living reflection of the journey they share with their wearer.

May their 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 they speak to you personally, these earrings have the potential to become an heirloom held close and passed through generations.

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If it feels right for you, Afterpay is also available - a way to bring your taonga home now, and pay over time.

Curious to know more about Pounamu?
We’ve gathered deeper insights to help you understand this taonga - from its origins and formation to symbolism, cultural meaning, and gifting traditions.

Discover more in our Stone Encyclopedia and Journal, and connect more deeply with the legacy of pounamu.

Whether gifted with love or chosen because they speak to you personally, these earrings become more than adornment - they will carry the wearer’s living story of strength, ancestry, and connection.