{"product_id":"the-holding-stone","title":"The Holding Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Holding Stone is a pounamu pendant necklace — sourced from Te Wai Pounamu (South Island, Aotearoa), shaped into a koru, and carried as it has been for generations.\u003c\/strong\u003e A considered NZ-made gift with cultural meaning. Free NZ delivery on orders over $180.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis stone formed long before us. It has been carried, gifted, worn and kept across generations. It does not need to be anything other than what it already is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does pounamu mean as a gift in New Zealand?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePounamu — greenstone or jade — is found only in Te Wai Pounamu, the South Island of Aotearoa. Gifting pounamu carries deep meaning in Māori culture: it represents strength, protection, and connection. It is traditionally given at milestones — new homes, new chapters, losses, and love. The Holding Stone carries that weight without requiring explanation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIs pounamu a good gift in New Zealand?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Pounamu is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give in Aotearoa — especially to someone at a threshold moment. The Holding Stone pendant is set on sterling silver, arrives with a full provenance story card, and comes gift-ready in EMBER packaging. It is a considered alternative to flowers or a hamper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a good NZ-made gift with cultural meaning?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Holding Stone is one of EMBER's most significant gifts — sourced directly from Te Wai Pounamu, shaped into the koru form that has marked Aotearoa for centuries, and paired with a story card explaining its whakapapa. For someone who matters, this is the gift that says that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a good sympathy or milestone gift in NZ?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePounamu is traditionally given at transitions — and The Holding Stone is appropriate for loss, recovery, celebration, and love. It is the gift for the moment where words aren't quite enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow is it delivered?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Holding Stone arrives in EMBER's near-black kraft box with a cotton story card detailing provenance and cultural significance. Free NZ delivery on orders over $180. Standard delivery 3–7 working days. Add a personalised message at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"embergifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53593673007317,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/9514\/2357\/files\/1000018172.png_202605122009.jpg?v=1778574011","url":"https:\/\/embergifts.co.nz\/products\/the-holding-stone","provider":"embergifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}