A beautiful stone found in many places along the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, aroha stone is known for its rich red and purple tones, which are often contrasted with white patches and accents of apricot and sunset hues from nearby iron deposits. This piece comes from a richly toned aroha stone found on the Hokitika River by our carver while out seeking jade.
 
Measuring in at 83mm long and 35mm wide, this slender pendant is both reasonably large and rather surprisingly lightweight for its size. Carved along the lines of the original pebble's shape, it sports a delicate, almost cloud-like patterning that's augmented with little patches of reds and a surface that sparkles lightly in the sun. A great piece for everyday and formal wear.