The Breastplate is 73mm long and 34mm high.
This Breastplate is carved from pounamu we have collected from the Marsden Valley in the Paroa area just outside of Greymouth on the West Coast of the South Island. It is the Putiputi Pounamu - The 'Marsden Flower Jade' and is called this because of the unique golden, yellow, orange and creamy colours in the stone (the flower) which is found in the Marsden Area.
One side of the pendant is slightly scalloped/shaped so that it is extra comforting to rub with the thumb while the pendant is being worn. However, it can be worn either way for two different looks.
The Breastplate has a waxed nylon cord so the pendant can be worn ALL the time - even in any kind of water. It is four strands or cord that have been hand platted into a special, round 4-plait. It is extremely strong and made to be worn all the time. The cord is adjustable by pinching the special knots between your thumb and finger and pulling.
Pendant Meaning: The Breastplate which it combines with gives the wearer strength and protects them on their journey through life.