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His one-off pieces vary in style and tradition, all hand-finished, showing variation of colour, polish, and texture - depending on the natural properties of the Pounamu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis works are found in galleries throughout both the South Island and the North Island.  Every one of Steve's pieces are one-off and all unique with their very own story, reflecting Steve's deep understanding of his craft and the cultural significance of Pounamu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"steve-simmers-pounamu-tiki-ss62-hand-carved","title":"Steve Simmers ‘Pounamu Toki’  SS62| Pounamu Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteve Simmers 'Pounamu Toki' SS62\u003cbr\u003ePounamu Pendant with hand platted cord\u003cbr\u003eSize: 55mm long x 35mm x 3mm deep\u003cbr\u003eHand crafted in Napier\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful understated piece hand carved by Steve Simmers. Carefully shaped from luminous New Zealand pounamu, the Toki form is simple and refined, but holds strength, mana and courage. The lines are clean and balanced, allowing the natural beauty of the stone to speak for itself. The edges are softened by hand giving the pendant a smooth, tactile feel that sits comfortably against the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve Simmers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40844050104384,"sku":"Ss62","price":530.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/6505\/6832\/files\/SS62.jpg?v=1766109223"},{"product_id":"steve-simmers-curved-toki-ss240-nz-pounamu","title":"Steve Simmers ‘Curved Toki’ SS240 | Pounamu Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteve Simmers Curved Toki SS240 \u003cbr\u003ePounamu Pendant with hand platted cord\u003cbr\u003eSize: 48mm high x 25mm wide 4mm deep\u003cbr\u003eHand Crafted Napier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA curved version of the Toki is a modernised artistic version, but it still carries the core meaning of a toki, which is strength; physical, mental and spiritual. Leadership and mana (pride). The curve suggests flexibility and adaptability- to bend and adapt without breaking - to adapt to life's challenges. A curve also symbolises a path that is not straight, giving strength while taking on life's many different relationships and ventures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve Simmers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40844050595904,"sku":"Ss240","price":370.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/6505\/6832\/files\/SS240_20dcc4c6-c329-4a6f-bbd6-1dac76a06c9f.jpg?v=1773279548"},{"product_id":"steve-simmers-small-drop-hook-earrings-green-ss250-nz-pounamu","title":"Steve Simmers Small Drop Hook Pounamu Earrings SS250","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteve Simmers Small Drop Hook Pounamu Earrings SS250\u003cbr\u003eHand Crafted Napier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve Simmers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40844050628672,"sku":"Ss250","price":190.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/6505\/6832\/files\/SS250.jpg?v=1766109395"},{"product_id":"steve-simmers-drop-hook-pounamu-earrings-mottled","title":"Steve Simmers Drop Hook Pounamu Earrings Mottled","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteve Simmers Small Drop Hook Pounamu Earrings Mottled SS248\u003cbr\u003eHand Crafted Napier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve Simmers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40844068552768,"sku":"Ss248","price":215.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/6505\/6832\/files\/SS248.jpg?v=1766110339"},{"product_id":"steve-simmers-medium-drop-hook-earrings-ss246","title":"Steve Simmers Medium Drop Hook Earrings SS246","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteve Simmers Medium drop hook earrings SS246\u003cbr\u003eHand Crafted Napier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve Simmers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40844069142592,"sku":"SS246","price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/6505\/6832\/files\/SS246_8d020325-c7f4-4f8e-898a-a1510cb58107.jpg?v=1766110570"},{"product_id":"steve-simmers-organic-pounamu-ss630-pounamu-pendant","title":"Steve Simmers 'Organic' Pounamu SS630 | Pounamu Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteve Simmers 'Organic' Pounamu SS630\u003cbr\u003ePounamu Pendant with hand knotted cord\u003cbr\u003eSize: 105mm long x 55mm wide x 2mm deep\u003cbr\u003eHand Crafted Napier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully hand crafted pounamu's organic pendant carved by master carver Steve Simmers. this striking piece showcases the natural depth and luminosity of genuine New Zealand pounamu, carefully shaped and polished to honour both tradition and artistry. This pendant design carries a sense of strength, protection and mana, resting close to the heart as a symbol of guardianship and connection. Subtle variations within the stone highlight its unique character, nsuring no two pieces are ever the same.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steve Simmers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40927645499456,"sku":"OrganicPendantSS630","price":310.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/6505\/6832\/files\/OrganicPounamuPendant.jpg?v=1773280884"},{"product_id":"steve-simmers-hei-matau-fish-hook-pounamu-ss526","title":"Steve Simmers 'Hei Matau Fish Hook' SS526 | Pounamu Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteve Simmers 'Hei Matau Fish Hook' SS526\u003cbr\u003ePounamu Pendant with hand platted cord\u003cbr\u003eSize: 47mm high x 32mm wide x 4mm deep\u003cbr\u003eHand Crafted Napier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Hei Matau Fish Hook' represents prosperity and abundance, as being the fish hook, it is linked to kai (food); plentiful good harvest and nourishment. 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The flowing lines of the tail capture the grace and power of the ocean, while the natural variations within the stone make this piece uniquely its own as a one off piece. 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