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. Hand hammered silver wire frames and encircles the pendant, and then sterling silver plated, non-tarnish wire is used as the roots, trunk and branches of the tree.
Tunduru Sapphire (also known as "Tundra Sapphire") is named for the region of Tanzania where sapphire and other gems are mined. Tunduru Sapphire is actually a mix of gemstones including andalusite, hessonite, sapphire and garnets of varying colors- pyrope, almandine, spessartite, grossularite, hessonite, rhodolite. This mix gives it the amazing color range that makes it so sought-after. Tunduru Sapphire contains both precious and semi-precious stones.
The Tunduru Sapphire gems in this piece are stunning. Micro faceted and a range of rich, saturated color. Just like the most stunning Autumn trees. Because the gems were so delicately drilled, I had to use a very fine gauge wire for this tree, giving it a more wispy, airy look. I hand picked each gem and arranged them on the branches to accentuate the color variation to it's fullest.
The first one was so well received, I went back to the supplier and got another small quantity to offer an additional version of the original. The Tunduru Sapphires are AA+ grade gems and super luxe. You will receive the exact pendant shown. This is the last of the Tunduru Sapphire I have on hand at this time.
The pendant is a little under 1.5"H by 1.25"W not including bail and will accommodate any chain of your choice. (Chains available separately here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PhoenixFireDesigns?section_id=7776955 )
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