Pounamu, Silver and Gold Brooch

Pounamu, Silver and Gold Brooch | Neil Adcock

Neil Adcock continues to redefine the boundaries of contemporary New Zealand jewellery with this exquisite, one-of-a-kind brooch that feels like a fragment of a lost landscape.

The piece is a masterful assembly of contrasting textures, featuring a hand-carved block of deep forest-green Pounamu at its heart. Bound by a raw, substantial band of sterling silver, the stone acts as a solid anchor for the delicate botanical forms that sprout from its sides.

The highlight of this work is the use of 96% pure New Zealand gold nuggets, melted and fashioned into organic, petal-like structures that catch the light with a soft, buttery glow. Adcock’s industrial-meets-organic aesthetic transforms these precious materials into a sculpture of significant mana and presence.

Whether worn as a bold statement on a lapel or displayed as a miniature artwork, this brooch is a tactile tribute to the hidden riches of Aotearoa’s rivers and mountains.

Dimensions:
Length - 55mm x Width: 18mm