Pounamu and NZ Kauri Gum Necklace

Pounamu and NZ Kauri Gum Necklace | Neil Adcock

Neil Adcock presents a masterclass in elemental tension with this pendant, bringing together the two most iconic materials of Aotearoa’s natural history.

This work acts as a bold, architectural bridge between the land and the forest, encasing a deep forest-green Pounamu slab and a translucent block of golden Kauri Gum within a structural stainless steel frame.

The ancient, fossilised resin offers a warm, honeyed glow that perfectly offsets the cool, dense weight of the nephrite jade, creating a sophisticated dialogue of light and shadow.

Adcock’s industrial, cage-like setting transforms these organic treasures into a piece of wearable "brutalist" art, celebrating their raw textures through a clean, geometric silhouette.

It is a significant statement piece that carries the weight of heritage and the precision of modern craftsmanship in equal measure.

Dimensions:
Length - 45mm x Width: 25mm

Cord length - 370mm