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 sterling silver plated 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.
The micro-faceted Chrome Diopside rondelles of this pendant are just gorgeous! Very high quality gemstones with beautiful color and clarity. They make for a very majestic, very elegant pendant. The rondelles are a range of 2.5-4mm in size.
Chrome Diopside isn't as well known as other gemstones and though it has an ugly name, it's one of the most stunning gems you'll ever find. The color is so rich, so deep and so intense it just doesn't seem real. But this is an all natural, untreated gemstone with the most amazing vibrancy!
Chrome Diopside is also called "Siberian Emerald" because of it's rich, amazing green. Many people say Chrome Diopside is what Emerald wishes it could be when it grows up! The name Diopside is derived from the Greek word 'di' meaning two, and 'opsis', meaning vision. The "Chrome" part comes from the element Chromium which is what gives it the rich, green color. This is also what gives Emeralds their green color.
Chrome Diopside is believed to be a creative stone, increasing creative visualization and helping to manifest desired goals. Found only in remote Siberia, it can only be mined three months of the year making it a rare and valuable gemstone.
Chrome Diopside is also a wonderful alternative to the May birthstone of Emerald. I am a May baby and have taken advantage of Chrome Diopside's beauty myself and own several pieces of it in lieu of more expensive Emerald. Emeralds are beautiful, but outside my budget and the quality and stunning intensity of color in Chrome Diopside makes it a wonderful substitute!
Measuring approximately 1.25" in diameter (not including bail), it's a lovely size both for everyday and special occasion wear. You will receive the exact pendant pictured. You won't find another like it anywhere!
Chains available SEPARATELY here in the shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PhoenixFireDesigns?section_id=7776955
A lovely gift for someone who is born in May or who just loves the amazing color of Chrome Diopside. It is a gorgeous stone and makes for a striking piece when worn!
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