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Pounamu - a special gift

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Ahakoa iti, he pounamu

Although small, it is precious – like greenstone

Pounamu has long been recognised as a special gift to show love, close friendship, and gratitude.

Gifts in pounamu and gold like these were fashionable from about 1880 to 1914.

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