Sands Studio Pounamu Mau Taringa XLong Square

A spark of fascination as a child grew into a career of extraordinary artwork for passionate carver Alex Sands. Sands (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, Waitaha ki Murihiku, Ireland, Scotland, England) began soft stone carving at 9 years old, influenced by pounamu (jade) creations of his Māori ancestors. Over 15 years later, he founded Sands Carving Studio with his wife Preet to share his love and art with the world. Although sourcing, exploring, and creating with pounamu remains his most ardent passion, Sands also works with stone, wood, metal, and bone to carve one-of-a-kind sculptures, hei tiki, and other forms of personal adornments.

Each piece of pounamu jewellery has been made by hand and is one of a kind. View our full collection in store. 

Mau Taringa 

10.8 x 1.2 x 0.3cm pendant (approx.)
made in Aotearoa, New Zealand