This gorgeous Rainbow Abalone is wire wrapped with .925 sterling silver wire. The pendant wire has been hammered & forged to give strength & texture to bring out the stunning details of the finished pendant. This beautiful mosaic pattern abalone shell displays beautiful array of iridescent rainbow colors with hints of green, blue and red. It is also called 'sea opal' A gem created in the sea like pearls with array of rainbow colors. Abalone Shell is said to enhance feelings of peace, compassion and love. *The finished pendant measures 2 inch from top of the bail to the bottom of the pendant, 1.10 inch across. The pendant comes on a 18 inch plus 2 inch extension .925 sterling silver cable chain. *Each pendant is handmade, so please allow slight variations from the shape of the branches and placement as shown. ***The Tree of Life is a universal symbol found in many spiritual traditions around the world. The tree of knowledge, connecting to heaven and the underworld, and the tree of life, connecting all forms of creation, are both forms of the world tree or cosmic tree. It's meaning represents life itself, wisdom, love, strength, protection, beauty, bounty and redemption. The tree is associated with the creator because it provides protection, supports abundant fruit production and thereby, regeneration. Thank you for visiting my shop. Please contact me if you have any questions.*Engraving service is not available.