Everything you need to know in the world of Jade

From a young age, Māori warriors would begin training for combat so they could build up the strength and skills to serve their tribe. Conflict between tribes was commonplace, and...

Believed to be a messenger that moves freely between the spirit realm and the human world, the manaia is a mythological creature, greatly respected in Māori culture and a predominant...

As tangata whenua – people of the land – Māori are intimately connected to the natural environment and have a distinct and special connection to the land. They believe that...

It is well-known that pounamu designs are embodied with deep meaning and symbolism. From strength and determination to hope and everlasting bonds, your choice of pounamu design can help you...

Ensuring we are as respectful as we can be to the environment while endeavouring to teach the beauty of jade, is something we will continue to work on as a...

As you know, at Mountain Jade, we're passionate about New Zealand design, supporting local artists and everything handmade. So we're incredibly excited to introduce you to our new website which...

John Sheehan Junior began learning his craft as a teenager in the Mountain Jade studio in Rotorua. His passion for jade has been transparent from the very beginning, and over the last...

When it comes to the art of carving jade, we love how different artists see different possibilities in a piece of greenstone.Many jade artists take inspiration for their designs from nature, some...

In a forever chaotic world, it has never been more essential to promote balance and harmony. This is where we draw inspiration for our new gemstone collection.  Through elegant handcrafted jewellery...

For the fourth year running - and since its inception in 2018 - Mountain Jade have been selected to work with IRONMAN in delivering the pounamu toki finishers medals for this...