A handmade Carnelian Tree of Life in marmalade orange: 46 small polished natural carnelian spheres in honey, amber and deep orange, glowing like a jar of marmalade on a sunny kitchen windowsill. Each one is wired by hand onto a little tree set in a white ceramic bowl with white pebbles that you can personalize with a name, a bakery name or a few words for someone whose kitchen always smells of something good.
In crystal tradition carnelian is a stone of warmth, energy and generosity, and it is often linked with the sign of Cancer, the homemaker of the zodiac. Its autumn orange makes it a natural thank you for a Thanksgiving hostess who has baked for everyone.
BEADS FROM THE INDUS
Carnelian has been shaped into beads for thousands of years. Craftsmen of the Indus civilisation, at cities such as Harappa and Lothal, drilled long carnelian beads and decorated some with white etched patterns. Their beads travelled west by trade, and etched carnelian beads were found in the Royal Cemetery of Ur in Mesopotamia, in graves from around 2600 to 2500 BC, including the tomb of Queen Puabi.
WHO IS IT FOR?
- A gift for a baker, a home cook or a pastry chef
- A Thanksgiving hostess gift or autumn thank you
- A Cancer birthday gift
- A warm orange accent for a kitchen shelf, dining table or windowsill
MATERIALS
- 46 natural carnelian spheres, polished and wired by hand one by one
- Non-tarnish wire in the finish you choose at checkout: pure copper, silver-plated copper or gold-plated copper, so the colour keeps its shine for years
- White ceramic bowl with white pebbles, plain or personalized with your text or text and photo
- Every tree is unique: the stones vary from honey to deep orange, with natural banding and small inclusions
SIZE
- Height: about 24 cm (9.5 in)
- Width: about 19 cm (7.5 in)
- Depth: about 14 cm (5.5 in)
- Bowl diameter: about 8 cm (3 in)
- Weight: about 0.7 kg (1.5 lb)
PERSONALIZATION STYLES
Choose the personalization style from the options above. You can also choose No personalization for a plain white bowl.
- Style 1 (Text Only): names, a meaningful date, a short quote or a special message
- Style 2 (Text + Small Photo): your text with a small personal photo
- Style 3 (Text + Medium Photo): your text with a medium personal photo
- Style 4 (Text + Large Photo): your text with a large, prominent photo
HOW TO SEND YOUR TEXT AND PHOTO
After you place your order, send us your personalization text and, for Styles 2, 3 and 4, your photo by email or chat, together with your order number.
- The exact message: write the EXACT text you want on the bowl. We print only the words you send, exactly as you write them.
- Text color: add your preferred color in brackets after the message, for example: Happy 30th Anniversary (text color gold).
CARE
Dust lightly with a soft, dry brush and keep the tree away from water, perfume and household sprays.
Stone meanings are traditional and spiritual, not medical advice.
NO HIDDEN CUSTOMS FEES (DDP SHIPPING)
Send this directly as a gift with complete peace of mind. Under our updated October 2026 shipping policy, we prepay all customs duties and import taxes for international orders. The total price you pay at checkout (item + shipping) is final. Your gift recipient will never have to pay a single cent in surprise customs fees upon arrival.
100% HANDMADE FROM SCRATCH
Because every tree is created entirely by hand from raw wire and stones in our studio, we welcome custom requests. If you want a specific shape, an alternative gemstone combination, or tailored dimensions, contact us by email or chat to create a personalized commission.