{"product_id":"oval-pounamu-earrings-by-michel-girardin","title":"Oval Pounamu Earrings | by Michel Girardin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese beautiful earrings have been handcrafted by Michel Girardin from \u003cspan\u003e New Zealand pounamu (greenstone\/ jade) and Sterling Silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePounamu is the Māori name for greenstone or nephrite jade which is only found in the South Island. It is an extremely tough material and is said to absorb the owners essential spirit, feeding it back to them and enhancing their strength.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMichel Girardin's jewellery making journey has started since he was a kid playing at his father and grand father's jewellery workshop and looking at all the gems and the tools. \u003cbr\u003eMichel learnt his jewellery making skills at Art School of La Chaux de Fonds and he also spent his time at the Technicum of La Chaux de Fonds learning all about the mechanical watches. Later in life, Michel increased his knowlege of gemologie at the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and he became an Alumni member.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, Michel lives with his family in Auckland, New Zealand and he creates unique contemporary pieces using selected best medium, such as New Zealand pāua shells and greenstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in New Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michel Girardin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45618701533375,"sku":"322809","price":350.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/4193\/files\/OvalPounamuSterlingSilverEarringsbyMichelGirardin1.jpg?v=1778193671","url":"https:\/\/store.aucklandmuseum.com\/products\/oval-pounamu-earrings-by-michel-girardin","provider":"Auckland Museum Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}