Colin Bennett

Far-north jade carver, Colin Bennett, started with bone about twenty years ago whilst running a craft shop/cafe. He moved to jade with the help of Paul Mason and has made most of his machinery from scratch. After sourcing a range of top quality Nephrite Jade from the west coast of the South Island, he now sells around New Zealand and in the US. He specialises in carving to design with your choice of jade. Always top quality work.

Jade

It is soft, smooth and shining

— like Intelligence

Its edges seem sharp but do not cut

— like Justice

It hangs down to the ground

— like Humility

When struck, it gives a clear ringing sound

— like Music

The strains in it are not hidden and add to its beauty

— like truthfulness

It has brightness

— like Heaven

Its firm substance is born of the mountains and the waters

— like the Earth

Colin Bennett

Dolphin in Wave #1	Cut Disc	Dolphin in Wave #2
Triple Crossover	Koru	Fish Circle
Twist	Koru #2	Triple Crossover #2
Manaia on Pedistal	Hook	Koru #3

Manaia Pendant	Three Horses	Heart Pendant