Aurora Jewellery

Handcrafted by expert carvers and made from high grade Canadian Jade. The Manaia is an ancient mythical being with a birds head and a human form. It is said to be the messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the domain of the spirits. The Mania illustrates the strong links the Maori people have with spirituality and the spirit world. It is a holder of great spiritual energy and is a guardian against evil. The Manaia can be seen blended into many Maori designs with subtle differences between tribes. The Manaia is often depicted with the three fingers of birth, life and death. It can also be shown with a fourth finger representing the afterlife and describing the circle of life.

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.

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. This necklace showcases the artists? rendition of the Native Birds of New Zealand. Made from an inner Hypoallergenic Zinc Alloy that is then plated with a Hypoallergenic Antique Brass colour plating.

Intricately detailed 4cm long fern with Paua inlay that sits delicately on the colar bone. Made with 14karat gold plating.

2 solid pieces of Genuine New Zealand Paua shell, carved by hand into the shape of a feather, that has then been dipped into Gold plating metal on the edges.