CreativeFire
As I am not very knowledgable when it comes to stones and crystals (still learning) and I was hoping those of you who have had experience with Jade could let me know what it's qualities are?
To explain, my husband's family has just sent over to him a beautiful and powerful pounamu (greenstone) pendant - and which I understand is a type of jade.
I know and understand what pounamu or greenstone pendants mean from the Maori cultural perspective but am curious about the properties of the stone itself.
I have attached a pic so you can see this piece - it is about 4" long, very heavy, very dark green (almost black) with lighter highlights in it and has been carved especially for him. The old man who carved this unique piece told the family that this is the most powerful piece he has ever done and I can certainly understand this - as you cannot take your eyes off it when it is worn - you keep drawing back to it. It came with the following info:
The Kahurangi: a greenstone found in the Arahura River, in the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand; it means "Cloak of the Sky".
"Rangi" in Maori mythology is the Sky Father and the pendant also is a symbol of Faith, Hope, Love, Life Time and Protection.
Would be interested to hear others thoughts on this stone.
CreativeFire
** edited to fix up my typos **
To explain, my husband's family has just sent over to him a beautiful and powerful pounamu (greenstone) pendant - and which I understand is a type of jade.
I know and understand what pounamu or greenstone pendants mean from the Maori cultural perspective but am curious about the properties of the stone itself.
I have attached a pic so you can see this piece - it is about 4" long, very heavy, very dark green (almost black) with lighter highlights in it and has been carved especially for him. The old man who carved this unique piece told the family that this is the most powerful piece he has ever done and I can certainly understand this - as you cannot take your eyes off it when it is worn - you keep drawing back to it. It came with the following info:
The Kahurangi: a greenstone found in the Arahura River, in the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand; it means "Cloak of the Sky".
"Rangi" in Maori mythology is the Sky Father and the pendant also is a symbol of Faith, Hope, Love, Life Time and Protection.
Would be interested to hear others thoughts on this stone.
CreativeFire
** edited to fix up my typos **