I have bought from Aotearoa Gemstones twice, once for a gift for a friend leaving NZ and recently a gift for myself. I just love my Taonga, a stunning crescent moon pendant of Aotea Stone. I knew as soon as i saw it that i had to have it and it did not dissapoint! Most of all i feel the ethos of the designer and carver who do it for the love of the stone and that comes through in the energy of the pieces. Service is excellent and very responsive, even down to checking on measurements so that the cord is at the correct length. Highly recommended. Katrina.