New Zealand Pounamu Hei Matau (Fish Hook) Pendant, 14k Bail, 2 7/8"

New Zealand Pounamu Hei Matau (Fish Hook) Pendant, 14k Bail, 2 7/8" This Pendant Is A Traditional Maori Hei Matau (Fish Hook) Carving, Crafted From New Zealand Pounamu, A Type Of Nephrite Jade Treasured By The Maori People. It Features A Rich, Deep Green Hue With Subtle Variations In Tone, Characteristic Of High-Quality Pounamu. The Pendant Measures 2 7/8 Inches Tall (Including The 14k Gold Bail), 1 13/16 Inches Wide, And 7mm Thick. This Type Of Pounamu, With Its Intense Color And Smooth, Translucent Appearance, Is Indicative Of Older, Riverbed-Found Stone. It Contrasts With Newer, More Commercially Available Pounamu, Which Often Exhibits A Paler, More Mottled Green And Less Translucence.