Sterling Silver Ginkgo Leaf Pendant – Medium – Elegant

Description

NOTE: THESE GINKGO PENDANTS COME IN THREE SIZES – THIS IS THE MEDIUM SIZE

The ginkgo is often a symbol of endurance and strength, because of the four gingko trees near Hiroshima, Japan that were the only living things in their location to survive the atomic blast in 1945. I am told that they survive to this day.

Recently I passed a ginkgo tree and was amazed by the variations of the leaf shapes on a single tree. This necklace (and similar pendants and earrings listed elsewhere on my site) are the result of the inspiration from that tree.

This ginkgo leaf has been hand fabricated, which means that I saw the shape from a sheet of metal (sterling silver on one side and brass on the reverse) with a jeweler’s saw, smooth the edges, texture the surface with a file, and use hammering techniques to adjust the shape. The brass side is sealed with lacquer to protect the patina and the wearer’s skin.

This sterling silver pendent is 1.0″ (25 mm) x 1.5″ (38 mm) in size and has a handmade bail and 18″ sterling silver cable chain with handmade clasp. You can substitute a 20″ sterling silver cable chain for the same price. If you prefer the 20″ chain, just send me a message.

Please also see the companion sterling silver ginkgo leaf earrings listed separately.

NEW! Gift wrapping is now available. See the photo that shows the standard box in which all purchases are mailed, plus two gift wrapping options. If you want one of these two wrapping options, you can check that box at check out. I will send you an email to be sure I wrap your package with your preference!

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