The object is a dark green nephrite jade pendant carved in a traditional Maori double-twist (pikorua) design. It is commonly referred to as greenstone or pounamu style carving, symbolizing the path of life and eternity. 

Pendant Details

• Material: Natural green nephrite jade (greenstone)

• Design: Double twist (pikorua / infinity twist)

• Style: New Zealand Māori-inspired cultural carving

The estimated market value of this pendant typically ranges between $20 and $400 USD, depending heavily on the origin of the jade stone and where it was carved.

Value Breakdown By Origin

• Mass-Produced / Imported Jade ($20 – $40 USD)

  This specific, highly symmetrical carving style is frequently produced wholesale by manufacturers like 3JADE using natural imported nephrite jade (often from Canada or Russia). Retail prices on platforms like eBay generally stay under $40 for these items.

• Authentic New Zealand Sourced Pounamu ($150 – $400+ USD)

  If the piece is hand-carved in New Zealand by a local artisan using authentic South Island pounamu (New Zealand greenstone), its value jumps significantly. Galleries like the Silver Fern Gallery or Mountain Jade NZ sell authentic local carvings of this size within this higher range