Pounamu with a Paua shell inlay

Pounam Paua shell Roimata necklace 

Pounamu with a Pāua shell inlay symbolises the meeting of two realms — the strength of the land and the spirit of the sea — creating a taonga of protection, guidance, and deep wairua.

Below is the full meaning in a way that aligns with Māori worldview and the emotional, spiritual.

Pounamu Represents

Kaha (strength) — resilience, grounding, endurance

Mana — authority, prestige, ancestral power

Whakapapa — connection to tīpuna and whenua

Tiaki (protection) — a guardian stone for journeys, decisions, and life transitions

Pounamu is the earth element, the solid foundation.

Pāua Represents

Wairua (spirit) — intuition, inner knowing, emotional depth

Marino (peace) — calmness, healing, soothing energy

Moana — the ever-changing colours of Tangaroa

Light — reflection, insight, clarity

Pāua is the ocean element, the shifting, shimmering spiritual realm.

🌈 Meaning When Combined

When you place Pāua inside Pounamu, you’re creating a union of realms:
Earth + Sea

Strength + Spirit

Grounding + Flow

Protection + Insight

Whenua + Moana

Masculine + Feminine energies

Seen world + Unseen world

It becomes a taonga that says:
“I walk with strength, but I am guided by spirit.”
“My ancestors steady me, and my intuition lights the path.”

Measurements:  Length 130 mm width 30 mm

Pounamu from the South Island of New Zealand

Paua shell sourced from the South Island Paua factory of Riverton

Cord:  Plaited wax cord adjustable to size 

Packaging.  Comes in a white leather bound box with white inner pad.

Pounamu has been blessed by the carver Dot Arts