As artisans of Ngāi Tahu Pounamu, our pounamu is certified New Zealand greenstone sourced directly by the iwi. We take immense pride and care in our guardianship of this precious stone, honouring the trust placed in us by Ngāi Tahu as tauiwi craftspeople.

Established in 2001, here at Oronegro Jewellery Studio we aim to craft taonga using the traditional protocols of Māori Whakairo. All of the pieces sold of this site have been handcrafted in the Studio on Karangahape Road, Auckland. The Oronegro team is lead by jeweller and artist Ernesto Ovalle who has over 25 years in the jewellery trade and has been carving New Zealand pounamu since 2002.

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Ernesto, a third-generation jeweller, works alongside his son and daughter, carrying on the family tradition of craftsmanship. Together, they create handmade treasures, driven by their passion for the art and the joy of crafting pieces that serve as expressions of love for their customers and the special people in their lives.

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