Silver tree of life earrings

Silver tree of life earrings

The silver tree of life earrings were handmade in Govin's workshop in Rajasthan. These earrings are luminous, in a perfectly polished silver. The banyan or tree of life is considered sacred by Hindus. Often represented with Lord Shiva sitting under his flowering branches, the banyan symbolizes eternal life because of its ever-expanding branches.

Meaning of the tree of life

The tree of life is the symbol of evolution, of the common origin, but also of the union between the terrestrial and the celestial. The tree of life symbol has been used since the beginning of history and on all five continents.

The tree of life according to Darwin: Darwin proposed a tree of life to represent the common origin of all living beings. The relationship or link between birds and dinosaurs was represented using this tree. It is also possible to draw an analogy between the biological classification system and the concept of the tree of life. In this system, a given species can be traced through its roots.

In the West the tree of life has a link with the 4 elements. The tree draws its food from the Earth but also feeds on sunlight, drinks the rainwater it receives, and grows thanks to the wind. Fire (Sun) gives it energy, Water (Rain) gives it existence and life; Air (Wind) gives it growth and movement; and the Earth gives it a base, a form. So here we have the 4 elements present in the tree (Fire-Water-Air-Earth), and its 4 structural characteristics (Background, Life, Movement, Form). These 4 categories turn out to be also the 4 divisions in humans: Head / Fire, Lungs / Air, Intestines / Water, Legs / Earth.

In Buddhism, the tree of life symbolizes the saving knowledge that delivers the being of its illusions. It is a Ficus bengalensis that grows in India, Nepal, etc., carrying small figs but inedible. It was at the foot of this tree that Siddharta Gautama knew enlightenment and became the Buddha, the Awakened, or the Awakener. He loved, indeed, to stand under this tree to teach the way to his disciples.

925 silver, the material of your sterling silver tree of life earrings

The silver used to make the jewelry can not be pure 100%, because it would be too soft. In order to work it is added one or more alloy metals, most of the time copper.

The silver jewels in Europe and in most countries of the world are silver 925. It is the 1er silver title, it has minium content of 92,5%. This is also known as Sterling Silver, Sterling Silver 925. Sterling silver, for example, is composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. Sterling silver has been a silver category for jewelery in many countries since the XIIIth century. To learn more, read our article on925 silver, French, European and other standards in the world, etc.

Features

• Earrings in 925 silver
• Length: 3,9 cm
• Diameter: 2 cm
• Weight: g 4,5
• Delivered in a handmade silk and cotton pouch
• 100% Handmade Jewel

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