These green stone bracelets are made by artisan carvers from 100% pure New Zealand green stone.Pounamu refers to several types of hard, durable and highly valued nephrite jade, bowenite, or serpentinite stone found only in the South Island of New Zealand. While pounamu is the Māori name, these rocks are also generically known as "greenstone" in New Zealand English. Its name comes from the Māori word for the tears or sorrow.Each jade stone is a rectangle design strength stone necklace carved from greenstone so no two pieces are exactly the same. Natural green nephrite or New Zealand jade maori green stone necklace styles are worn by people of all ages and cultures. Natural green nephrite or New Zealand jade maori green stone necklace styles are worn by people of all ages and cultures. Jade pendant pounamu Maori designs and symbols carved in pounamu carry spiritual significance. More than just a beautiful art form, pounamu can represent ancestors, connection with the natural world, or attributes such as strength, prosperity, love, harmony, determination and courage.The Maori carvings dark green jade bracelet for men and women is large and feels beautiful is strung on a black macrame adjustable cord so that it can be comfortable adjusted to suit.Each nephrite bracelet pendant is hand carved so no two are alike and will vary in its deep rich green tones, markings and size.