New Zealand Totoweka Pounamu Nephrite Jade Toki/Adze Pendant

USD $25.00

SKU: J2233

–Totoweka. This stone is very rare, and displays spotting or streaks that are red like blood. It is rare to find totoweka in the Westland jade fields, but when a piece is discovered it is highly cherished and sometimes becomes the show piece of the fossicker’s collection. The name comes from toto (blood), weka (Native New zealand Bird) or weka blood.

The Toki, or adze, was designed as a practical instrument, most widely incorporated in axes and a ceremonial symbol made solely for chiefs and warriors. It is used to express their supremacy and indicate their social hierarchy.

Nowadays, Toki is carried as a symbol of power. However, Toki Pounamu are typically given to symbolize perseverance, dedication, bravery,and success,which honors the link between the past and the present.

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Weight – 0.91 oz’s – 25.7 gm’s

Dimensions – 3.716″ x 0.668″ long/wide (9.439 x 1.696 cm’s)

Country of Origin – New Zealand

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Nephrite Jade Origins & Background

Nephrite Jade is one of the two true forms of Jade and has been revered across cultures for thousands of years for its toughness, beauty, and spiritual significance. Among all Nephrite sources worldwide, New Zealand Nephrite holds a unique and deeply respected position.

In Aotearoa (New Zealand), Nephrite Jade is known as Pounamu. It is a sacred taonga (treasured stone) to Māori, woven into genealogy, identity, and spiritual life. Pounamu is traditionally regarded not merely as a stone, but as a living presence carrying mana (authority, prestige) and whakapapa (lineage).

New Zealand Nephrite is widely regarded as the most powerful and energetically refined of the Nephrite family. Its reputation arises from both its exceptional physical quality and the profound cultural, spiritual, and ancestral relationship maintained with it over centuries.

Historically, Pounamu was used to create tools, weapons, adornments, and heirloom carvings passed down through generations. Each piece carries story, intention, and responsibility.

Major sources of Nephrite Jade include New Zealand, China, Canada, Russia, Pakistan, Thailand and Australia.

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Nephrite Jade Geological Information

Nephrite Jade is a calcium magnesium iron silicate that forms under high-pressure, low-temperature metamorphic conditions, typically associated with subduction zones. Its internal structure consists of tightly interwoven fibrous crystals, giving Nephrite extraordinary toughness rather than simple hardness.

New Zealand Nephrite occurs primarily as river boulders and glacially transported material, having been eroded from alpine source zones and carried downstream over immense time periods. This natural tumbling contributes to the rounded forms and dense, cohesive structure of many Pounamu pieces.

Recognized Māori Varieties of Pounamu

Māori historians and master carvers recognize several distinct varieties of Nephrite Jade, each with its own appearance and character:

  • Pounamu Kahurangi: Highly translucent, vibrant green; traditionally the most prized variety.
  • Pounamu Kawakawa: Deep, rich green; the most common and widely used variety.
  • Pounamu Inanga: Pale green to grey-green, named after the whitebait fish.
  • Pounamu Tangiwai: Bowensite (a related serpentine), lighter and more glassy in appearance.
  • Pounamu Raukaraka: Speckled or mottled with inclusions, often highly distinctive.
  • Pounamu Putiputi: A rich green base with distinctive golden, yellow, orange, and cream inclusions.

Physical Properties

Property Value
Mineral Species Nephrite Jade
Chemical Formula Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Crystal System Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs Scale) 6–6.5
Toughness Exceptional
Transparency Opaque to translucent
Typical Form Massive, boulder
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Nephrite Jade Crystal Care & Ownership Advice

⚠️ Handling:
Nephrite Jade is extremely tough and well suited to daily wear, carving, and handling.

🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for rinsing. Mild soap may be used if required. Dry thoroughly.

☀️ Light:
Light-stable under normal conditions.

📦 Storage & Display:
Nephrite may be stored with other durable stones. Polished pieces benefit from occasional gentle wiping to maintain sheen.

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Nephrite Jade Metaphysical Properties

Nephrite Jade carries a deeply stabilizing and clearing energy. It works gently but persistently, bringing emotional equilibrium and inner clarity through understanding rather than suppression.

Emotional Clearing & Stabilization

Nephrite Jade helps one identify the underlying causes of negative emotions. By bringing awareness to their origin, it supports the transformation or release of emotional patterns that no longer serve.

This process is calm and grounded, allowing insight without emotional overwhelm.

Transformation Through Understanding

Rather than forcing emotional change, Nephrite Jade encourages acceptance and comprehension. This creates space for negative emotions to be transmuted into positive, constructive states.

Practical Exercise — Emotional Insight Meditation

  • Hold Nephrite Jade at the heart or solar plexus.
  • Focus on slow, steady breathing.
  • Allow emotions to surface without judgment.
  • Observe their origin and allow clarity to emerge.

Sacred Stone of Aotearoa

As Pounamu, Nephrite Jade is traditionally associated with protection, endurance, and connection to ancestry. Its energy is often described as steady, wise, and quietly powerful—supporting long-term growth and emotional maturity.

Nephrite Jade Crystal Pairings & Synergy

Nephrite Jade works harmoniously with
Black Tourmaline
for grounding emotional work,
Clear Quartz
to gently amplify clarity,
and earth-aligned stones to support integration and stability.

Nephrite Jade Cleansing & Charging — Steady & Respectful

⚠️ Important:
Nephrite Jade responds best to consistent, respectful use rather than intense cleansing.

Recommended crystal-safe options:

  • Water: gentle rinsing.
  • Moonlight: overnight exposure.
  • Daily contact: wearing or carrying.

Summary

Nephrite Jade is a sacred stone of emotional clarity, balance, and transformation. Known as Pounamu in New Zealand and revered by Māori as a living taonga, it offers profound stability, insight, and gentle guidance—supporting emotional healing, ancestral connection, and enduring inner strength.

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