{"product_id":"untitled-sep29_13-05-09","title":"Aotea \u0026 9ct Gold Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis a one-of-a-kind pair of Aotea Earrings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20mm Stones are fitted onto lightweight 9ct gold 16mm sleeper hoops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTumbled Aotea stones are naturally irregular, so this pair has been carefully matched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Story of Aotea Stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAotea stone is a rare gemstone found in only one place on Earth: a remote river valley in South Westland, New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA unique blend of earth and ocean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAotea forms naturally from three minerals coming together:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKyanite:\u003c\/strong\u003e gives it ocean-blue and sky-turquoise tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuchsite:\u003c\/strong\u003e adds layers of forest green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuartz \u0026amp; mica:\u003c\/strong\u003e form a white base that sparkles in the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of this natural mix, no two pieces of Aotea look exactly alike, so your pair is genuinely one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA stone that changes with you\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAotea is a naturally porous stone. Worn against the skin, it can absorb natural oils over time and may deepen slightly in colour, developing its own character the longer you wear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=iZTXtf_p\/fLk2Md\" jscontroller=\"a7qCn#ZxCkTb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"iZTXtf_p\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 27px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eA Sacred Treasure (Taonga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"iZTXtf_r\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 21.6px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eTo the Māori people, Aotea is not just a rock—it is a \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"iZTXtf_s\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 21.6px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003esacred \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"LFsGHb#ycPkjf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"iZTXtf_t\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 21.6px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003etaonga\u003c\/em\u003e (treasured possession)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a living spirit.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf#NS0kde\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"iZTXtf_z\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjT_OyVz5KXAxVubPUHHXfsDf8Q-7AUegYIAAgKEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 21.6px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"iZTXtf_10\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 21.6px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"iZTXtf_11\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 21.6px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"iZTXtf_12\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 21.6px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eDivine Roots:\u003c\/strong\u003e In tribal tradition, the stone is believed to be the physical form of the goddess \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"iZTXtf_13\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 21.6px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eWaitaiki\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a powerful, protective spiritual energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"iZTXtf_19\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 21.6px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"iZTXtf_1a\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 21.6px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"iZTXtf_1b\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 21.6px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eDeeply Protected:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aotea is incredibly rare and cannot be commercially mined. It is legally protected and looked after by the local sub-tribe, \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"iZTXtf_1c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 21.6px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eNgāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio\u003c\/strong\u003e, who gather it with strict respect for the land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"iZTXtf_1i\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAH\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 21.6px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"iZTXtf_1j\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 21.6px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"iZTXtf_1k\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 21.6px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eA Gift of Honor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally, gifting Aotea is a sign of high respect, creating a lasting spiritual bond between the giver and the wearer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"iZTXtf_1j\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 21.6px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eWhen wearing please ensure they are secured tightly to prevent loosing the stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kiwiana from Aotearoa ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49723430240515,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/4628\/7619\/files\/BE596FB7-49BD-4406-9BE5-D5813D5D15D3.jpg?v=1790640494","url":"https:\/\/kiwianafromaotearoa.com\/products\/untitled-sep29_13-05-09","provider":"Kiwiana from Aotearoa ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}