Aurora Jewellery
Koru Hoops
Stud Hoops made from an inner Hypoallergenic Zinc Alloy that is then plated with a Hypoallergenic Rhodium colour plating. The hanging Korus are made from Rolled 14Karat Gold or Gold Filled. This process is similar to traditional colour plating but is much thicker coating over the inner Alloy, of which the Gold makes up the majority of the metal, not the inner Alloy.
Gold and Jade Ball Necklace
A polished high quality Jade Ball set into a Round Twist setting, threaded onto a delicate rope chain. Made from Rolled 14Karat Gold or Gold Filled. This process is similar to traditional colour plating but is much thicker coating over the inner Alloy, of which the Gold makes up the majority of the metal, not the inner Alloy.
Prestige Fantail Hook Earrings
The Prestige Range celebrates the works of artist John Gerrard Keulemans. His detailed illustrations of New Zealand native bird life were featured in many 19th century publications including the book. A History of the Birds of New Zealand (1888) by Sir Walter Lawry Buller. These earrings showcase the artistsrendition of the Native Fantail Bird of New Zealand. Made from an inner Hypoallergenic Zinc Alloy that is then plated with a Hypoallergenic Antique Brass colour plating.
Carved Whale Pendant Necklace
Handcrafted by expert carvers and made from Bovine Bone. The Whale (Muri Paraoa) with its great size and obvious intelligence played an important part in the culture of the Maori people. The core meaning of the Whale shape or Whale tail is speed and strength. It indicates the support often shown by whales to humans in distress. Therefore a symbol of protection and the bond between animal and human. It also expresses respect for the sea and nature and is a good luck charm providing safe passage over water.
Carved Bone Club Necklace
Handcrafted by expert carvers and made from Bovine Bone. The Club (Wahaika), translating to "mouth of the fish", with its great size and obvious intelligence played an important part in the culture of the Maori people. Â It signifies high status, authority, and leadership (rangatira), often passed down as a treasured family heirloom (taonga) or gifted to represent honor and leadership. Carved figures on the edge signify the weapon's spiritual power and supernatural protection. It usually faces the holder, believed to watch over the warrior's back.
