Tree of Life Jewelry

The Tree of Life is one of the oldest symbols people still wear every day. Its roots, trunk and branches stand for where you come from, who you are now, and the people who grow out from you — which is why it turns up at births, graduations, weddings and the quiet anniversaries in between. Every piece in this collection is made in 925 sterling silver and finished in silver, 18K gold plating or 18K rose gold plating, and ships free within the U.S.

What the Tree of Life means

Across Celtic, Norse and Egyptian traditions the same idea repeats: a single tree holding the world together. The roots reach into the past, the branches reach into the future, and the trunk is the present moment carrying both. Worn as a necklace it reads as family, resilience, and growth through hard seasons — which is why it is so often given rather than bought for oneself.

Choosing your piece

Classic pendant. The Tree of Life Pendant Necklace is the open, filigree version most people picture — light, detailed, and easy to layer with a shorter chain.

Engraved coin. The Engraved Tree of Life Coin Necklace sets the tree into a solid disc. It has more weight and presence, and it suits anyone who prefers a single statement piece over layers.

Animal and tree together. The Eagle, Wild Boar, Badger and Sheep pendants hold the tree inside an animal silhouette. Each animal carries its own reading — the eagle for vision, the boar for courage, the badger for persistence, the sheep for gentleness and new life.

Materials and care

Every pendant starts as 925 sterling silver. The gold and rose gold versions are 18K plated over that silver base, never a solid gold alloy and never a plated brass base. Keep the piece away from perfume, chlorine and cleaning products, and store it dry in the pouch it arrives in; plating lasts far longer when it is put on last and taken off first.

Common questions

What chain length should I choose? 18 inches is the standard and sits just below the collarbone on most people. Choose 16 inches if you want the pendant higher, or 20 to 24 inches to layer it beneath a shorter necklace.

Will the gold plating wear off? 18K plating on sterling silver holds up well with ordinary wear. Daily contact with water, perfume or lotion is what shortens it, so it is worth taking the necklace off before showering or swimming.

Is it a good gift for a man? Yes — the coin and animal pendants in particular read well on a heavier chain, and the symbol itself is not gendered.

How quickly does it ship? Pieces are prepared and dispatched from New York in 1–3 business days, with free standard U.S. shipping.

If the symbol matters more to you than the tree specifically, the Symbolic Jewelry collection holds sun, music, peace and faith pendants. For leaves, flowers and animals, see Nature-Inspired Jewelry and Animal Necklaces.