Jade koru breastplate

This bold New Zealand Jade pendant is made with an intricate koru design on the face of the breastplate.

Shaped like a breastplate this is viewed as a symbol of leadership, strength, and protection. It was worn as a symbolic form of a shield to protect the wearer. 

The koru is commonly used in Maori art and signifies growth, family, friendship and our path through life. This is because as the koru grows it unfurls new fronds to continue expanding, this can be new family members, new friendships or new adventures that we experience in our lives.