Verdite Pendant Necklace Zimbabwe Mzimba Collection

This pendant is carved from verdite, a richly colored stone known for its deep green tones and naturally varied patterns. Often featuring swirling shades of green with subtle earthy inclusions, each piece has a unique, organic character that highlights the natural beauty of the material.

Verdite has long been associated with growth, vitality, and grounding energy. It is often regarded as a stone that encourages stability, balance, and a deeper connection to the natural world. This necklace comes from the Mzimba Collection.

In 1997, Elizabeth and Sara stumbled upon an exceptional carver, Lawrence Mzimba, at a quaint craft market in Zimbabwe. Enthralled by his exquisite verdite pendants, they made a landmark purchase, becoming his most significant sale yet. A surprise email from Lawrence in early 2013, sparked by spotting one of his remaining pendants on their website, reignited their connection. Thrilled at the prospect, they eagerly embraced the opportunity for more of his remarkable work, having struggled to locate him during their subsequent travels to Africa.

During their recent trip to Africa, Elizabeth, and Sara joyously reunited with Lawrence Mzimba, acquiring an impressive array of hand-carved Shona stone pieces. This diverse collection encompasses abstract faces, miniature busts, wildlife like rhinos, elephants, birds, rams, and iconic figures such as the Zambezi River God, Nyami Nyami. While Shona stone possesses strength, it's susceptible to scratches, urging careful handling.

Each piece in this assortment bears the distinctive signature of the artist, Lawrence Mzimba, a skilled artisan born in 1965 in Harare. Since 1994, Lawrence has dedicated himself to full-time stone carving, fashioning captivating creations and an array of stone and cow bone pendants.