Pounamu / greenstone are the most common names used for nephrite jade found in New Zealand. Pounamu comes in a variety of colours but are commonly different shades of green.
You can find out more about the different types of Pounamu on The World of Jade site or see my article on the difference between Pounamu, greenstone and jade here.
These are some different types of Pounamu / greenstone I’ve carved.
Ruru toki “Cloudy night” Inanga ruru Greenstone bead Pounamu ring Toki Pounamu New Zealand falcon/kārearea Pounamu barnowl Greenstone toki Closed wing pekapeka / bat Large Pounamu toki Black faceted toki Faceted Toki (South Westland Pounamu) Chatoyant Inanga Ruru Brilliant green Pounamu bead Inanga (silvery grey) Pounamu bead Flower Pounamu / jade Flower pounamu bead bracelet White flower pekapeka Inanga pekapeka / bat Kakapo Pekapeka / bat Pounamu beads Pounamu rolled leaves Two toned pounamu ruru Turtle and moon Pounamu long rolled leaf Summer playground Night beach “Face the sun” Pounamu shag Greenstone Ruru / morepork with Carnelian eyes Pounamu Huia “Out of the storm” 3 toned toki Pounamu Weta / silver/gold/Rata