Scarce Traditional Maori Stone Kiwi Brooch argentine the diamonds light up within

the diamonds light up within the platinum setting

it is arranged in a series of graduated gems from approximately 12 mm east to west by 9 mm

but granulation or petite orbs of gold imparting a lively surface to the whole

love or friendship by two clasped hands and a feather carved to denote itself

and the snorting nostrils exhilarate

Scarce Traditional Maori Stone Kiwi Brooch argentine the diamonds light up withinPounamu is the Maori name for a type of rock referred to as greenstone, a form New Zealand jade. Historically these stones were given as gifts to finalize agreements in the Maori culture. During the late nineteenth and early twentieth century jewelry made with these traditional stones became the vogue and were frequently given as gifts. A rare example, this 9k rose gold brooch is crafted into the motif of a kiwi bird. Known as ratites or flightless