Tree of Life pendant with a "full moon" made from beautiful, natural sunstone. Also known as the Tree of Knowledge, Axis Mundi and Yggdrasil, the tree as a symbol is ancient and powerful.
The Tree of Life is a concept that's been featured in myth, story and legend literally all around the world. Since ancient times, people have used variations on the theme. Connecting all things - the realms of the spirit, the physical, the Divine and the mundane - the roots of the Tree and the branches touch all things and bring them together in harmony.
This pendant is handmade using painstaking wire-wrapping techniques. Non-tarnish, sterling silver plated wire (made in the USA) encircles the pendant, and is then used as the roots, trunk and branches of the tree. This tree is bare of leaves like one would see in Winter and features a large, rainbow moonstone "full moon" behind the branches. This piece has a very mystical feeling to me and a stillness to it as well.
Sunstone is a naturally occurring gemstone in the quartz family. Within the stone, you find a glitter-like scattering of iridescent mica and other minerals, giving it a surprising depth. The sunstone is approximately 10mm. The colors have natural variation in hue, color and sparkle. This is a peachy/orange tone; soft and yet warm.
Sunstone was associated with the Sun during the Renaissance because of its sparkling orange-gold hue. Symbolically, it's related to the moonstone - such as the sister piece sold separately here: http://etsy.me/YseKWH
It's approximately 1.25" in diameter and can be worn on any cord or chain of your choice.
** Exact pendant pictured has sold. YOURS WILL BE HAND MADE UPON RECEIPT OF ORDER and will have a little bit of natural variety in it - just like a real tree! - making it beautifully unique. Please see "Ready to ship in" time notice by the shipping info. ***
Whether as a gift, or for yourself, this unique, signature piece would be a great addition to anyone's jewelry collection! Wonderful for the lover of astrology, the heavens and celestial imagery!
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