The Tree of Life

The Tree of Life

A tree close to my heart

Special silver tree necklace – handmade and recycled silver Florin coin

A lovely symbol of both a true love and connection with nature. The necklace symbolises this love by demonstrating an eco-conscious lifestyle filled with green ethical choices. Each sterling silver legendary tree of life is inspired, handcrafted individually, by myself, in Cambridge.

Using traditional jewellers hand tools, a beautiful, unwanted, sterling silver pre 1919 English coin is transformed into an intricate, yet simple, tree pendant. The coin is flattened to increase to working area. The rough tree design is sketched onto the surface and then painstakingly detailed with a jewellers hand saw and hand engraving chisels. It is these processes which reveal the beautiful details.

Discarded and uncollectible by numismatists, these coins are just screaming out to be lovingly and sympathetically recycled. Rather than simply melting them down for the silver i prefer to invest time into creating a piece which is beautiful and ethical. I aim to not only create a contemporary, wearable design but also revive some of the original history, interest an beauty.

Each one of these trees is a complete pleasure to make, totally unique and completely individual. Once the tree is successfully cut away from the coin it is finished with hand engraved bark and leaves. A simple mounted star or heart hanging freely at the bale or ‘shepards crook’ safety catch if silver chain option is chosen.

Size : Approx 35 mm * 35 mm

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£395

(9 customer reviews)
no necklace or cord thank you. £0 Finesse Silver chain 16 inch +£40 Flourish Silver chain 16 inch +£57 Omnia Silver chain 16 inch +£85 Finesse Silver chain 17 inch +£40 Flourish Silver chain 17 inch +£59 Omnia Silver chain 17 inch +£89 Finesse Silver chain 18 inch +£42 Flourish Silver chain 18 inch +£61 Omnia Silver chain 18 inch +£93 Finesse Silver chain 21 inch +£48 Flourish Silver chain 21 inch +£71 Omnia Silver chain 21 inch +£113 Finesse Silver chain 24 inch +£54 Flourish Silver chain 24 inch +£80 Omnia Silver chain 24 inch +£131 Finesse Silver chain 32 inch +£74 Flourish Silver chain 32 inch +£112 Omnia Silver chain 32 inch +£197 Black Adjustable length braided cotton neck cord £0 Choco Adjustable braided cotton neckcord £0 Zesty Green Adjustable braided cotton neckcord £0 Red adjustable braided cotton neckcord £0 Yellow Adjustable braided cotton neckcord £0
No charm thank you £0 Star +£3 Heart +£4 Moon +£5 Acorn +£12 Oak leaf +£16 Feather +£20 Paw print +£20 Lucky +£20
No charm thank you £0 Silver +£3 Golden bronze £0 Reddish copper £0

A tree close to my heart

Special silver tree necklace – handmade and recycled silver Florin coin

A lovely symbol of both a true love and connection with nature. The necklace symbolises this love by demonstrating an eco-conscious lifestyle filled with green ethical choices. Each sterling silver legendary tree of life is inspired, handcrafted individually, by myself, in Cambridge.

Using traditional jewellers hand tools, a beautiful, unwanted, sterling silver pre 1919 English coin is transformed into an intricate, yet simple, tree pendant. The coin is flattened to increase to working area. The rough tree design is sketched onto the surface and then painstakingly detailed with a jewellers hand saw and hand engraving chisels. It is these processes which reveal the beautiful details.

Discarded and uncollectible by numismatists, these coins are just screaming out to be lovingly and sympathetically recycled. Rather than simply melting them down for the silver i prefer to invest time into creating a piece which is beautiful and ethical. I aim to not only create a contemporary, wearable design but also revive some of the original history, interest an beauty.

Each one of these trees is a complete pleasure to make, totally unique and completely individual. Once the tree is successfully cut away from the coin it is finished with hand engraved bark and leaves. A simple mounted star or heart hanging freely at the bale or ‘shepards crook’ safety catch if silver chain option is chosen.

Size : Approx 35 mm * 35 mm

9 reviews for The Tree of Life

  1. Jenny Mac

    Wow, a real beauty!

    I purchased this for my daughter’s 18th birthday and high school graduation. The fine details are evident in this piece, it’s quality and uniqueness set it apart. It is a lovely, hand crafted, and wonderfully made piece of wearable art. I absolutely love it!

  2. Rachel Burch

    Beautiful piece

    This is a beautiful piece of work, exemplfying the lines of nature.

  3. jacq

    So talented!

    This is a gorgeous intricate piece! I love the detail and the rough beauty.

  4. Christina

    stunning

    An absolutely stunning piece any nature lovers would be proud to own

  5. Breeze

    For tree Lovers

    This silver tree is a perfect piece of nature to wear around your neck, the detail is so exquisite & captures the beauty of nature. Another magnificent pendant from the master!

  6. Malcolm S

    Awesome

    I bought this recently for my partner, to celebrate 25 years together. It is a beautiful piece and it was perfect for our celebration.

  7. Laurel Palermo

    Gorgeous Tree of Life

    I don’t own this yet, but trees have a very important meaning to me. This is absolutely beautiful work, and I hope to someday own a piece of art jewelry like it.

  8. Liza

    A favorite Tree

    I’ve nearly bought a tree of life elsewhere before…but glad I’ve waited as this one is now the one I really would prefer!

  9. Caroline

    Beautiful

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. I am so pleased with my necklace it has been beautifully crafted and is just exquisite everything I wished it would be and more. A very special necklace for my 50th birthday and a gift I will treasure and I am sure will pass on through my family as an heirloom for future generations.

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NECKLACE INFORMATION

Many of the necklace / pendant designs are complete. These designs have a sterling silver chain attached to the pendant from both sides. This design is perfect for looking in a mirror to fasten the necklace. It also makes a fabulous feature of the handmade hook catch (and star if chosen).  The necklace length you choose includes the length of the actual pendant. Do not worry about the pendant dimensions we will take care of your order. Order the necklace length you would normally wear and the necklace you receive will sit in the perfect position..

 

BRACELET INFORMATION

Extra small : approx 170 mm

Small size : approx 185 mm

Medium size : approx 195 mm

Large size : approx 210 mm (good size if you want a looser dangly medium fit)

XL size approx 225 mm (includes an extra link; i.e. another lovely flower, butterfly, bird, etc section custom made)

XXL size approx 250 mm ((includes an extra two links; i.e. another couple of lovely flower, butterfly, bird, etc sections custom made)

Ring Sizes.

A local jeweller will happily provide you the ring size you require for the desired finger you wish to adorn! Its a quick, easy, simple process we all offer!However if you are buying a surprise gift please fee free to download this simple ring size guide to help.

Silver Chain lengths size guide

Silver chain lengths are many and various.  Mostly it comes down to two factors your size and individual style.  These will determine whats going to suit you at the times you are wearing it.  Click the link to see a guide of the most popular sizes and how they look, comparatively.