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Well, to start with, there are two kinds of Jade: their geological names are Jadeite and Nephrite. The common names for Nephrite are Greenstone or in Maori - Pounamu.
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Many of you will be familiar with Chinese jade in the form of carvings and jewelry items such as bracelets and small carved pendants.
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The unique designs and forms of New Zealand jade
Pounamu has special significance for the Maori
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Jade carving is a painstaking and exacting art form.
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