This product is a Bohtique exclusive. “Home is where the heart is… home is where you are.” This pounamu heart is a representation of the love you have for the people and places that make you feel home. Near or far, always keep them in your heart.
BUY GIFTChoose the pounamu heart alone, with a lil tiki charm, or with a custom engraved heart charm which can hold up to 8 characters. A name, date, or word like māmā make it a unique and thoughtful gift.
All options come on a 50cm sterling silver chain, with adjustment points at 40cm and 45cm.
Our Manawa are carved from two different types of pounamu stones - Kahurangi is a lighter, brighter stone, and Kawakawa is a darker stone with small dark flecks. Please select the stone type you would prefer when placing your order.
Found exclusively in Te Waipounamu (the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand) pounamu is a taonga (treasure) that was prized as both currency and a means of coalescing Māori whakapapa (birthright and genealogy) and pounamu that was handed down through generations was the most revered.
*Please note that due to the organic nature of pounamu, each stone will vary slightly.
**Our pounamu is sourced locally and carved by hand in small batches. Supply can therefore fluctuate based on availability. Please hit 'Notify Me When Available' if the piece you are after is out of stock. We will let you know as soon as we have more in-store!
*** These items are custom made for each order. Please allow up to 3 business days for this process.