Cause for Celebration!
It’s our FIRST GIVEAWAY! Our website has gone live and this is our 101st blog post! Though, we’ve been around for the past five years, we’re just starting out in this huge webby world, so we’ll be adding new products, events, and custom invitations as suitable photos come along. Check out the labour of love at www.gekdconcepts.com. It’s the reason why I’ve been up so late, why I’ve been so grouchy, and why it’s all so worth it.
As I have mentioned before, Kura Arts is the brainchild behind the Polynesian graphics that you’ll find on our invitations. We work side by side to give our unique brides and clients- the custom look that they deserve. He is a fine artist and he also makes custom Polynesian jewelry that can be worn for ANY occasion. We wear our necklaces every single day. Each custom piece has a meaning attached to it and is very befitting for almost any occasion at which you’d like to present it to a loved one.
Maori green jade can be worn for any ocassion
The man behind Kura Arts (in white), his groomsmen (in red)- all wearing the Hei Toki
For our first giveaway, we’ll be presenting a Maori green jade Hei Toki. Maoris are the Polynesian people of New Zealand. The Hei Toki (adze) was an important Maori implement. It is traditionally worn by Maori elders, as it represented power, wisdom, authority, or the ability to be a provider for your family. This Maori green jade toki is a perfect gift for your husband-to-be, your husband, your father, coach, etc. This particular jade piece is called Kahurangi because of the marbling effect that is often referred to as the “long white cloud of Aotearoa.” If you’re looking for something unique and culturally relevant- this is it. This is a piece that will keep on giving, as many Maori jade pieces become heirlooms that are passed on for generations. It is believed that if one wears it for a time before they pass it on to someone else, the pendant will take on some of their spirituality or essence, as well. This piece is brand spankin’ new- ready for you to make memories of your own.
Win this pendant… leave a comment below stating who you’d like to give this to and why this person is so significant to you. This contest closes on October 4th at 5:00 pm PST. We will choose a winner randomly and you can enter as many times as you want. Leave your story once, but enter as many times as you want!
So in Maori fashion, I say, “Waimarie (Be lucky, Fortunate) & E noho rā (Good-bye)!”
The person I would give this to would be my husband Marlo. It doesn’t matter what kind of jewelry I get him, gold, silver, platinum. He is really not into it. He believes a piece of jewelry should having meaning. It could be the cheapest thing in the word but if it came from one of this kids. He will love it forever. Right now he deserves something. He is working hard to keep our house together while go out and work all day then i go off to the gym. Keeping up with out house and all the daily activities is very hard. I believe that with this piece of art around his neck it will help him to remember that his dreams are attainable. With hard work, tenacity, a loving family and extended friends and family support. Anything can happen. I believe this necklace would be an eye opening turning point in his life.
Wow, Jen- I’m super impressed with your entry. I hope he’s blessed w/ this piece. Keep coming back to enter and I’m sure he’ll see what you mean to him.
id give this to my dad. well technically hes my stepdad but he adopted me when i was 9. we didnt get along well, until i was about 19. but ive always been inspired by him. he fought cancer, raised a son that wasnt his own, battled to get his dauhter (from his 1st marriage) out of a horrible situation, and so much more without ever complaining once. weve been through hard times, but never once have we gone without a meal and a roof. he introduced me into music (my passion) and helped me grow in it. ive been amazed at this man and can only hope that i can be half the dad (i have a 9 month old) hes been to me.
This BEAUTIFUL piece will be The PERFECT GIFT for MY HUSBAND & BEST FRIEND GAVIN…
I wake up each day to a LOVING GOD FEARING MAN. He is not only a GREAT HUSBAND but he is also a GREAT FATHER to his 2 Children. Not to mention he is a GREAT SON to his own Father. He tells me all the time that he puts BOTH MYSELF AND HIS CHILDREN 1ST in his life. He is not afraid to show his emotions. He will laugh and cry with you. He will even Pray for AND with you! I am married to the MOST Unselfish Human Being, He will do ANYTHING to help anyone. Gavin gives from his HEART. If he can put a SMILE on that persons face, he will be HAPPY. He NEVER expects anything in return.
So the “Hei Toki” will be a Perfect gift a Wife can give to such a Wonderful Husband. He will wear it with LOVE, PRIDE AND JOY…
“AROHA NUI”
.. I would give this to my fiancee Gabriel. This guy stood by me when I went through the hardest of times, losing my mother, then our house. When I met him, without hesitation, he chose the role and became the “Father” to my son. My son had no real male role- model or father figure in his life. Seeing him with his own daughter showed me just how reliable, caring and gentle of a man he can be. I knew when he asked me to marry him, that it was a sure thing…. i love him so much, that with the chemistry and love we share, i knew it would be a beautiful idea to make and create the newest addition to our family……2 weeks and i will finally see our creation face to face…. no-one deserves it more than he does… not to mention i have been eyeing that thing forever…..you gotta give it to him!
i love this man…he if anyone, deserves something that beautiful!
My husband Jose is from Guatemala where Jade is an important stone and symbol in the Mayan culture and there are many beautiful Jade pieces made by local artisans. To him, Jade represents part of his homeland-a symbol of his Mayan heritage and the eastern highlands of Guatemala where the Jade can be found. It is a stone that represents his ancestors, and something he would wear with pride and pass down to his own son or daughter when the time came. He also believes that heirlooms should be passed down to younger generations-as they contain precious memories and family values that should continue on. I love the fact that the Polynesian artists also feel the same way.
I am floored by this story. My main reason for doing this giveaway was to also have the ability to educate those who do not know about Polynesian cultures and traditions. I love that I have now learned something about Guatemala and the Mayan culture. Thank you for entering and for submitting this educational blurb. I cannot wait to tell my husband about this. Please visit again and enter with just your name- if you’d like.
I would give it to my brother, who is a marine. He will be going on his first tour soon after the new year, which means he’ll be missing my wedding. I’d like to give him something to let him know that we’ll be thinking of him and missing him.
I’d give it to my ex-boss who is wise and generous, and has taught me so much about my profession and life itself.
Jennifer Alvarez
i would give it to the my fiance’s best man to say thank you for being such a wonderful friend to both of us and for always taking care of my fiance. i would also want to thank him for always reminding us of how lucky we are to have each other! everyone should have friends like that!
I would gladly give it to my Grandma, to thank her for her love, wisdom and care for me all my life. She loves jade and had a jade ring that she lost while in a park one day, it slipped from her finger and we never could find it.
She is getting slower in her body but always quick to love me.
I actually found this giveaway after doing a search for Polynesian (male) jewelry.
My uncle is retiring from the Navy this month and I have been searching for the perfect gift for him. He has served his country and has spent many years protecting us and I really admire him for be so devoted to the cause.
Although he is not Polynesian, he seems to really embrace the culture into his everyday attire… Which is why I was looking for a piece of jewelry for him.