Oyster by local carver Judah Ashton as part of the NJW exhibition 'Up and Out'
Tasman golden nephrite - white akoya pearl - yellow gold plated .925 sterling silver
Inspired by the akoya pearl oyster. Made out of a very rare golden coloured jade from the Nelson Tasman region, inlaid with an akoya pearl from Japan. Hung on a yellow gold plated chain, with a 9 carat gold bale.
