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| Sterling Silver Piata Ring with Totweka and Garnet |
“Wet weather gears and comfortable attire” is recommended
when hiking New Zealand’s Milford Track.
This popular hiking trail leads to one of the
country’s stunning, natural wonders: Sutherland
Falls.
New Zealand is also home to
featured jewelry designer Neke Moa.
Don’t get me wrong.
Surface beauty is great; it is wonderful. Unfortunately, however, it can be easily
taken for granted.
Unveiling the
personality behind the beauty can take beauty to the next level. Personality can add a commanding layer of
edge or undeniable femininity. Beauty
and personality is a combination that packs an unforgettable one-two punch.
Moa’s jewelry of sterling silver, copper, and black pearl
shell is a great example of sumptuous beauty paired with idiosyncrasy. At the center of her straightforward yet
exotic aesthetic is the New Zealand Pounamu or “greenstone”.
Showcased in a variety of sizes and smooth cuts the stone’s
rich green hues captivates in rings, pendant necklaces and earrings. Maori tikis and icons of power and
spirituality populate her collections.
A graduate of Whitreia
Polytechnic, Moa’s love for her heritage translates into the selected
materials she implements. In addition to
the lovely Pounamu stone her creations highlight whale tooth, ivory beads and
ebony.
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| Te Ana Pendant Necklace with Pounama |
The juxtaposition of delicate silver chains suspending
Pounamu pendants is a beautiful display of classic style with strong cultural
accents. Her fused sterling metal pieces are like abstract sculptures. There is no lack of personality here. It is distinctive and tribal yet enigmatic.
“I believe in passing on my knowledge and skills. I teach jewelry part-time. The greenstone or Pounamu is a huge
inspiration to create wearable art. I am
influenced by my personal tastes, and preferences.
Of course when I am working on a custom piece those same
influences apply. I like knowing the
person’s background—where they come from.
My goal--whether I am designing for my collection or someone else—is to
design something personal and special.”
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| Sterling Silver Pouroa Earrings with Pounamu |
Toss in the gorgeous jade green shade of Pounamu and you have styles on trend for the year.
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