Greenstone is a form of nephrite jade found in New Zealand, as well as other parts of the world. Here in New Zealand we tend to call it pounamu, the Maori name for greenstone. Pounamu is considered to be a taonga, a treasure, so carries great value to Maori and anyone who wears it.
Greenstone is a form of nephrite jade found in New Zealand, as well as other parts of the world. Here in New Zealand we tend to call it pounamu, the Maori name for greenstone. Pounamu is considered to be a taonga, a treasure, so carries great value to Maori and anyone who wears it.
