We were a bit disappointed in the pounamu. Had bought it for a 21st birthday gift for a niece and chose the circle of life as it was a simple design and appropriate for her. We felt the photo and the reality were different as in the photo it looked deeper than it was. Also felt the cord was flimsy, we had imagined it would have been plaited. It arrived quickly though and was really happy with the kete and the information/ meaning that came with it.