Tree of Life Pendant in Sterling Silver 925

Description

A small silver object that holds the shape of an entire tree, roots pressed down and branches reaching wide, light enough to rest flat against the collarbone.

The Tree of Life appears across nearly every major world tradition. In ancient Egyptian mythology it is the Ished tree; in Norse cosmology it is Yggdrasil, the great ash that connects nine worlds; in Celtic art it is the Crann Bethadh; in Buddhist teaching it is the Bodhi tree, the fig under which Siddhartha Gautama sat until he attained enlightenment. Its persistent image, roots fixed in the earth and branches extended toward the sky, has made it one of the most widespread symbols of connection between earthly life and something larger.

This pendant is handcrafted in 925 sterling silver, an alloy composed of 92.5 percent pure silver and 7.5 percent other metals, typically copper, added to strengthen the material without affecting its color or luster. The tree form is worked in fine wire or cast and hand-finished, with the branching structure defined with care at both the root system and the canopy. The 925 hallmark is the internationally recognized standard for genuine sterling silver.

Specific dimensions and weight have not been listed. Country of origin is not specified.

Sterling silver develops a natural patina with wear that can be removed with a soft silver polishing cloth. The pendant attaches to a chain or cord of the wearer’s choice.