Elisha Hobbs, Tasman
Elisha Hobbs comes from a family line who began exploring the vast wilderness here in the Top of the South Island of New Zealand many generations ago.
She has always been an avid appreciator of natural beauty. The purpose of her work is to showcase the incredible intricacies of the stone from this area. The colours and patterning are so unique that they deserve to be shared all over the world. Elisha’s designs focus on framing the beauty of the stone and presenting it in such wise that its subtle nuances can be appreciated.
The stone deposits of the Top of the South Island have long been overlooked because of their lack of abundance for commercial collection and production, and the lack of gold in the area. In fact, these stones are unique and sought after on a world-wide scale. Stone rots just as wood does, though the process takes much longer. Combined with the treacherous nature of the landscape, these factors present a situation where gem quality stone is so rare that in most cases it is simply out of reach. Elisha extensive explorations began in the Bryant Range, branching out into the mineral belt which stretches across the Top of the South Island.
The Bryant Range is so named after the well-known explorer and collector William Henderson Bryant, who is a member of Elisha’s family. William is buried on the banks of the Wairoa River along with her great-great- great grandparents, Lewis and Anne Mary Bryant. This land, this stone and this work run in her blood; thus, it is a great honour to bring these creations to life for the enjoyment of everyone.
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Jade Drop Earrings by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Blue Jade 0.9cm x 3.2cm Sterling Silver fixtures...
$250.00
Porohita (Disc) Jade Pendant by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Riverstone Diameter - 3.7cm Adjustable cord ...
$270.00
Blue Jade Toki Pendant by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Riverstone Adjustable black cord (all measurements...
$130.00
Small Jade Stud Earrings by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade - Te Tau Ihu Pounamu...
$46.00
Jade Bracelet by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade Open Cord (all measurements are approximate)
$46.00
Garnet Bracelet by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Riverstone Open Cord (all measurements are approximate)
$115.00
Small Jade Stud Earrings by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade - Te Tau Ihu Pounamu...
$145.00
Jade Bracelet by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 2.1cm x 1.1cm Brown adjustable cord up to 22cm...
$145.00
Jade Bracelet by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade Diameter 1.7cm Black adjustable cord up to 23cm (all...
$230.00
Jade Drop Pendant by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Riverstone 1.1cm x 5.8cm 57cm black cord...
$230.00
Garnet Drop Pendant by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Riverstone 1.1cm x 8cm 56cm black cord...
$230.00
Grossularite Garnet Toki Pendant by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Riverstone 1.1cm x 5.5cm Adjustable brown...
$230.00
Grossularite Garnet Toki Pendant by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Riverstone 1cm x 5.3cm Adjustable black...
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Drop Earrings by artist Elisha Hobbs Garnet 0.7cm x 3.7cm Sterling Silver fixtures (all measurements...
$165.00
Drop Earrings by artist Elisha Hobbs Garnet 0.5cm x 3.5cm Sterling Silver fixtures (all measurements...
$155.00
Jade Drop Earrings by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 0.7cm x 3.2cm Sterling Silver fixtures (all...
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Jade Drop Earrings by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 0.5cm x 1.6cm Sterling Silver fixtures (all...
$155.00
Laced Round Pendant by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 3cm Diameter 58-60cm braided cord with...
$155.00
Laced Round Pendant by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 3cm Diameter 58-60cm braided cord with...
$155.00
Laced Round Pendant by artist Elisha Hobbs Garnet 3cm Diameter 58-60cm braided cord with loop...
$155.00
Laced Round Pendant by artist Elisha Hobbs Garnet 3cm Diameter 58-60cm braided cord with loop...
$46.00
Jade Bracelet by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 2.3cm x 1cm Open Black Cord (all measurements are...
$46.00
Jade Bracelet by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 2.4cm x 1cm Open Black Cord (all measurements are...
$46.00
Jade Bracelet by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 2.6cm x 1cm Open Brown Cord (all measurements are...
$46.00
Jade Bracelet by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 2.5cm x 1.2cm Open Brown Cord (all measurements are...
$46.00
Jade Bracelet by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 2.8cm x 1.1cm Open Brown Cord (all measurements are...
$46.00
Jade Bracelet by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 2.4cm x 1cm Open Brown Cord (all measurements are...
$46.00
Garnet Bracelet by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Riverstone 2.8cm x 0.8cm Open Brown Cord (all measurements are...
$46.00
Garnet Bracelet by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Riverstone 2.7cm x 1.1cm Open Brown Cord (all measurements are...
$46.00
Garnet Bracelet by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Riverstone 2.5cm x 0.8cm Open Brown Cord (all measurements are...
$46.00
Garnet Bracelet by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Riverstone 2cm x 1cm Open Brown Cord (all measurements are...
$46.00
Garnet Bracelet by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Riverstone 2.9cm x 1cm Open Black Cord (all measurements are...
$46.00
Garnet Bracelet by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Riverstone 3cm x 0.9cm Open Brown Cord (all measurements are...
$46.00
Garnet Bracelet by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Riverstone 2.5cm x 1cm Open Brown Cord (all measurements are...
$115.00
Jade Round Earrings by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 2.2cm Diameter Sterling Silver fixtures (all...
$122.00
Jade Round Earrings by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 2.2cm Diameter Sterling Silver fixtures (all...
$122.00
Jade Round Earrings by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 2.2cm Diameter Sterling Silver fixtures (all...
$122.00
Jade Round Earrings by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 2.2cm Diameter Sterling Silver fixtures (all...
$100.00
Jade Round Earrings by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 1.7cm Diameter Sterling Silver fixtures (all...
$100.00
Jade Round Earrings by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 1.7cm Diameter Sterling Silver fixtures (all...
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Jade Half Round Earrings by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 1.4cm x 1.7cm Sterling Silver fixtures...
$299.00
Jade Drop Earrings by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 0.6cm x 6cm Sterling Silver fixtures (all...
$253.00
Jade Drop Earrings by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 0.7cm x 4cm Sterling Silver fixtures (all...
$276.00
Jade Drop Earrings by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 0.7cm x 8cm Sterling Silver fixtures (all...
$242.00
Garnet Drop Earrings by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Riverstone 0.7cm x 7cm Sterling Silver fixtures (all measurements...
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Jade Drop Earrings by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 0.6cm x 6cm Sterling Silver fixtures (all...
$196.00
Jade Drop Earrings by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 0.6cm x 6.5cm Sterling Silver fixtures (all...
$748.00
Jade Amulet Pendant by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 5.5cm x 7.5cm Adjustable black cord ...
$207.00
Jade Amulet Pendant by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 4cm Diameter Adjustable black cord (all...
$828.00
Blue Jade Amulet Pendant by artist Elisha Hobbs Nelson Jade 8.5cm Diameter Adjustable black cord ...