{"product_id":"huge-15cm-marsden-flower-jade-greenstone-maori-toki-necklace-putiputi-pounamu","title":"Huge 15cm Marsden Flower Jade Greenstone Māori Toki Necklace - Putiputi Pounamu","description":"\u003cp\u003eWant to give a gift that is substantial, natural, and exquisitely beautiful?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho wouldn't?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell here is your opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 15cm (6\") Marsden (Flower) Jade Greenstone Toki Necklace is massive. A standout piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's made from Marsden Jade, otherwise known as Flower Jade, otherwise known as Putiputi Pounamu.  A natural phenomenon, Marsden Jade is only found in the Marsden Valley, on the South Island of New Zealand.  A relatively rare greenstone (pounamu): greenstone infused with iron, infiltrating the greenstone rock over time from tumbling water or minor cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe greenstone then takes on the iron infused colour, so you have this beautiful green stone edged with shades of cream, yellow, orange and brown.  Simply, exquisitely beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese toki necklaces are shaped like an adze head.  Toki were an important Māori implement, and a hei toki (toki necklace) is imbued with a spiritual meaning, one of power, wisdom and authority.  Give this precious necklace to a person you look up to.  Give it to someone who has gained wisdom.  Give it to someone who has graduated from tertiary education.  Or give it simply because it speaks to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe toki necklace is beautifully bound, and hangs from a thick black plaited adjustable cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the toki you want from the photos.  You also have the option to gift it in a lovely black gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped worldwide from New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ShopNZ","offers":[{"title":"No. 1 \/ Necklace Only","offer_id":48840706654431,"sku":"GNP37-1","price":379.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No. 1 \/ Necklace in Gift Box","offer_id":48840706687199,"sku":"GNP37-1+JBOXL","price":385.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No. 2 \/ Necklace Only","offer_id":48840706719967,"sku":"GNP37-2","price":379.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No. 2 \/ Necklace in Gift Box","offer_id":48840706752735,"sku":"GNP37-2+JBOXL","price":385.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No. 3 \/ Necklace Only","offer_id":48840706785503,"sku":"GNP37-3","price":379.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No. 3 \/ Necklace in Gift Box","offer_id":48840706818271,"sku":"GNP37-3+JBOXL","price":385.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0460\/2082\/1157\/files\/huge-15cm-marsden-flower-jade-greenstone-maori-toki-necklace-putiputi-pounamu-8704339.jpg?v=1776013029","url":"https:\/\/www.shopnz.com\/products\/huge-15cm-marsden-flower-jade-greenstone-maori-toki-necklace-putiputi-pounamu","provider":"ShopNZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}