Long drop Pounamu earrings

This Pounamu greenstone is Tangiwai takes its name from the tears that come from great sorrow. Tangi means "to cry" and Wai means "water", or "tears". 

Koko-tangiwai, the longer name for this stone, refers to a deep sorrow that is never completely healed.

One of stories about Tangiwai Pounamu is when Waitaiki – stolen from her husband, Tamaahua, by Poutini, a Taniwha (supernatural being) – weeps onto the rocks at Piopiotahi (Milford Sound). Her tears form Tangiwai, the tear-water stone.

Measurements:  Length 60 mm or 6 cm by 8 mm.

Lashing: Smokey brown lashing.

Package:  Black leather bound box with white inner pad.