Drop-shaped New Zealand Greenstone earrings set in silver. The greenstone drop is 30mm long by 7mm wide and is a beautiful dark green stone. Genuine New Zealand Pounamu (Greenstone), sourced and hand carved in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Pounamu is of great cultural significance for Maori and is believed to enhance mana (prestige) of its possessor. When received as a gift Pounamu is said to gain value as a special treasure.