Takaka Tangiwai - New Zealand

       E17

Drop : 30mm

Wide : 12mm

Weight : 3.5 g

Roimata is such a beautiful presentation to Ranginui & Papatuanuku

It is traditionally shaped like a teardrop and symbolizes, healing, comfort, & a deep emotional connection.

Tears & Grief, Compassion, Connection to land, Breavement and caring roles.

Our beautiful earrings are handmade Quality with a steady hand and a focus to transform into excellence.

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Tangiwai is clear like glass, and ranges from olive-green to bluish-green in colour.

Tangiwai is the most ancient form of pounamu. It is bowenite rock, which is different in composition to the more common nephrite. Most tangiwai is sourced from two isolated areas at Piopiotahi (Milford Sound). 

Tangiwai takes its name from the tears that come from great sorrow. Tangi means "to cry" and wai means "water", or "tears". Koko-tangiwai, the longer name for this stone, refers to a deep sorrow that is never completely healed.

There are many sad stories that tell of tangiwai pounamu’s origins. In one of them, Waitaiki – stolen from her husband, Tamaahua, by Poutini, a taniwha (supernatural being) – weeps onto the rocks at Piopiotahi (Milford Sound). Her tears form tangiwai, the tear-water stone.