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.
GREENSTONE CARVING • JEWELLERY • REPAIRS
Featured products
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Kawakawa Pounamu Koru Pendant Large
Regular price $690.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Hei Koru Pounamu Aotearoa New Zealand
Regular price $420.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Hei toki Pounamu Aotearoa New Zealand Greenstone
Regular price $650.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Hei Toki Pounamu Aotearoa New Zealand Greenstone
Regular price $650.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Hei Toki Pounamu Aotearoa Greenstone
Regular price $460.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Breastplate I kōuma Pounamu Aotearoa New Zealand Greenstone
Regular price $580.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Hei Matau Pounamu Ngāi Tahu Aotearoa Greenstone
Regular price $380.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Hei Matau Pounamu Aotearoa Greenstone
Regular price $430.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per
Family Business
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.
Blog posts
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A day in the life of our studio | Oronegro Blog #1
Discover the Craft Behind 32 Hei Toki PendantsIn the first video of our Day in the Life series, we take you inside the Oronegro studio for an immersive experience of...
A day in the life of our studio | Oronegro Blog #1
Discover the Craft Behind 32 Hei Toki PendantsIn the first video of our Day in the Life series, we take you inside the Oronegro studio for an immersive experience of...
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Top 5 Reasons Why Pounamu Makes The Perfect Cor...
5 Reasons Why Pounamu Makes a Great Corporate Gift Looking for a unique and meaningful corporate gift? Pounamu, or New Zealand greenstone, is a powerful symbol of strength, connection, and...
Top 5 Reasons Why Pounamu Makes The Perfect Cor...
5 Reasons Why Pounamu Makes a Great Corporate Gift Looking for a unique and meaningful corporate gift? Pounamu, or New Zealand greenstone, is a powerful symbol of strength, connection, and...