Pounamu Circle

New Zealand Pounamu by Barry Dash

Pendant 5cm round with adjustable Cord

The closed circle is said to represent the circle of life which has no beginning or end, seamless and of which we are all a part.  It also tells of the stars and planets and contain the knowledge of our origins. It is often used to enclose other elements such as the Koru, linking love and new life or new beginnings with the circle of life.

Barry was born and raised on the West Coast. The son of a Jade carver working in Hokitika 45 years ago. Barry has collected jade since his early 20’s then went on to learn to carve and has been a full time self-employed carver for the last 25 years.