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Monday, April 29, 2019

Antiqued Copper Tree of Life Pendants



Antiqued Copper Tree of Life Necklace Pendant - Wicca Charm|Elven Tree|Celtic|Spooky Bonsai Handmade Wire Wrapped Jewelry by Tim Whetsel

Simple tree of life design with no cabochon. Sturdy heavy gauge copper wire frame. Pendant bail, frame, and sculpted tree of life where hand wire wrapped with solid copper wire that was then antiqued to give an aged look.


Breastfeeding Tree of Life Necklace Pendant - Antiqued Copper Wire - Spiritual DNA Yin Yang Talisman - Brelfie Handmade Wire Wrapped Jewelry

This angled tree was inspired by the belfie (breastfeeding tree of life selfie) minus the actual selfie of the breastfeeding mother. I got the idea when a lady in a Facebook group told me about this trending internet thing.





Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Amber & Sterling Silver Tree of Life Necklace


Amber & Sterling Silver Tree of Life Necklace wire wrapped by Tim Whetsel - Black background & natural light

Solid .925 Sterling Silver Frame
Solid .925 Sterling Silver Tree of Life
Solid .925 Sterling Silver Weaved Bail
5 x 3 mm Oval Garnet
Round Blue Amber Cabochon


Amber & Sterling Silver Tree of Life Necklace wire wrapped by Tim Whetsel - Gray background & natural light

Wire wrapped pendant over-all dimensions: 44 x 28 mm
Bail inside dimensions: 8 x 5 mm


Amber & Sterling Silver Tree of Life Necklace wire wrapped by Tim Whetsel - Gray background & natural light. View from left.


Amber & Sterling Silver Tree of Life Necklace wire wrapped by Tim Whetsel - Black background & black light bulb

Photo taken under a black light.


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Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Oval & Pear/Teardrop Shaped Labradorite Cabochons









Thursday, November 15, 2018


This unique, one of a kind ammonite fossil pendant was wire wrapped with pure antiqued copper wire. Ammonites are one of the most widely known fossil, possessing a ribbed spiral-form shell. These creatures lived in the seas between 240 - 65 million years ago, when they became extinct along with the dinosaurs.



Copper Wire Wrapped Ammonite Pendant

This handmade wire wrap pendant was wrapped with pure copper wire that flows beautifully around an ammonite fossil. The copper was then antiqued to give a rustic look.
You will receive the exact, unique, one of a kind, handmade, wire wrapped ammonite pendant shown in the photos.

Over 6 hours of craftsmanship went into the creation of this wire wrapped ammonite necklace pendant.

So the ammonite pendant can be worn right away; I've included a free adjustable slip knot 2mm wide black braided paracord. The cord is UV coated and resistant to mildew and rot.

Pendant Dimensions

Pendant Over-all Size:48 x 31 mm
Bale inside diameter: 5 x 7 mm

About Ammonite

Ammonites were predatory, squid like creatures that lived inside coil-shaped shells between 240 - 65 million years ago and went extinct with the dinosaurs. Ammonite shells are a naturally occurring example of the Fibonacci sequence in nature. The ammonite in this wire wrapped pendant is from Madagascar.



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Monday, November 12, 2018



Ammonite Necklace

This handmade wire wrap pendant was wrapped with pure copper wire that flows beautifully around an ammonite fossil. The copper was then antiqued to give a rustic look.
You will receive the exact, unique, one of a kind, handmade, wire wrapped ammonite pendant shown in the photos.

Over 6 hours of craftsmanship went into the creation of this wire wrapped ammonite necklace pendant.

So the ammonite pendant can be worn right away; I've included a free adjustable slip knot 2mm wide black braided paracord. The cord is UV coated and resistant to mildew and rot.

Pendant Dimensions

Pendant Over-all Size:48 x 31 mm
Bale inside diameter: 5 x 7 mm

Actual colors may vary slightly. This is due to the fact that every device (phone, tablet, PC monitor) has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. I try to edit the photos to show the jewelry as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your device's display.

About Ammonite

Ammonites were predatory, squid like creatures that lived inside coil-shaped shells between 240 - 65 million years ago and went extinct with the dinosaurs. Ammonite shells are a naturally occurring example of the Fibonacci sequence in nature. The ammonite in this wire wrapped pendant is from Madagascar.

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Sunday, November 11, 2018



Blue Labradorite Necklace

This rectangle shaped blue labradorite pendant has a beautiful flash when viewed at the right angle and light. The labradorite gemstone is cradled in a solid sterling silver tree of life wire wrap. To accentuate the wire tree, I applied an antique finish and then polished the high areas to a bright luster. You will receive the exact, unique, one of a kind, handmade, wire wrapped tree of life pendant shown in the photos. Over 8 hours of craftsmanship and polishing went into the creation of this handmade wire wrapped tree of life necklace pendant. So the tree of life pendant can be worn right away; I've included a free adjustable slip knot 2mm wide black braided paracord. The cord is UV coated and resistant to mildew and rot.
Pendant Dimensions
Pendant Over-all Size:51 x 24 x 8 mm
Bale inside diameter: 8 x 4 mm
Labradorite Cab Size: 35 x 21 mm

Actual colors may vary slightly. This is due to the fact that every device (phone, tablet, PC monitor) has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. I try to edit the photos to show the jewelry as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your device's display.

Labradorite is a mineral of the plagioclase feldspar group, found in many igneous rocks. This crystal is a stone of magic, awakening within you mystical and magical abilities and psychic powers. Labradorite has a number of metaphysical properties, including protecting your aura, and to clear negativity from it, and it seals it to prevent any energy leaks. Within the throat chakra it stimulates stronger psychic communication abilities.

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Saturday, May 26, 2018

New Petri Style Resin Cabochon - Tree of Life Pendant


The first of many new petri art resin cabochons wrapped in a sterling silver tree of life pendant. This unique, OOAK (one-of-a-kind) tree of life pendant features my weaved bale design and was constructed with sterling silver wire. To accentuate the wrapped wire of the tree of life, I applied an antique finish and then polished the high areas to a bright luster.


Side view of the sterling silver tree of life pendant with petri art cabochon. This pendant took several weeks to create due to waiting for the layers of resin to cure. Over 9 hours of actual work time went into the creation of this handmade oval pendant.


Amazing detail in the petri art cabochon pendant.


Macro view of the petri art cabochon necklace.

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Moonstone Necklace With Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Tree of Life


Taking photographs of moonstone can be very difficult. To get the moonstone to glow requires low indirect lighting. But when you get the moonstone to flash under low lighting, the wire wrapped tree of life doesn't stand out well. So you have to position your lighting until you find a happy medium. Usually the moonstone cabochon or the wire wrapping may suffer slightly in the photograph. This one came out pretty well. I can tell ya though, if you see it in real life, it looks way better. The above handmade wire wrapped tree of life pendant with moonstone was taken with slightly more direct light. Hence why you see the white reflection of the lighting. This photography of the wire pendant is what I used to showcase the necklace. Photographing jewelry can be very hard. Especially when you have a flashy moonstone or a flashy labradorite!



In the above photograph I move the lights so they where more indirect. Doing this made the patina in the wrapped wire stand out more. It also makes the moonstone have a more crystal appearance.



Changing the background you use to photograph jewelry also has an affect on the shiny sterling silver. I'm still using indirect lighting in the photograph of the pendant. With this dark red stained wood as a background, I'm able to capture the dark shadows in the wire wrapped tree of life. 


I always try to include a photograph of my jewelry with a white background. When I do this, a lot of times it makes the sterling silver look a little yellow.

Click here to view more photos of this wire wrapped tree of life pendant with moonstone on my website.

Sunday, March 11, 2018

Labradorite Tree of Life Necklace Pendant - Gold & Sterling Silver - Handmade Wire Wrapped Jewelry by Tim Whetsel


This round labradorite tree of life necklace pendant was constructed with 14kt gold filled & sterling silver wire. Behind the tree of life is a shimmery, 64ct round labradorite gemstone that dances and flashes in the light. The labradorite has flashy colors of green, gold, and blue. To accentuate the wrapped wire of the tree of life, I applied an antique finish and then polished the high areas to a bright lusher.

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Over 8 hours of craftsmanship, polishing, and buffing went into the creation of this handmade wire wrapped tree of life necklace pendant.

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Dimensions: 45 x 34 x 8 mm 
Bale inside diameter: 4.5 mm 
Labradorite: 64 ct

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Labradorite is a mineral of the plagioclase feldspar group, found in many igneous rocks. This crystal is a stone of magic, awakening within you mystical and magical abilities and psychic powers. Labradorite has a number of metaphysical properties, including protecting your aura, and to clear negativity from it, and it seals it to prevent any energy leaks. Within the throat chakra it stimulates stronger psychic communication abilities.

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What is Gold Filled?
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Gold-filled is constructed in two or three layers. The core metal is jewelers’ brass. Gold-filled is legally required to contain 5% or 1/20 gold by weight. This 5% is then described by the karatage of the gold alloy. Most gold-filled is 12kt or 14kt gold-filled. Gold-filled is usually a lifetime product because the gold layer bonded to the brass core is quite thick.

Is gold-filled the same as gold plate?
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No, gold plating is a miniscule layer of solid gold applied to a brass base. The plating does not compose any measurable proportion of the product’s total weight. It is estimated to be 0.05% or less of the metal product. Gold plating will wear off rather quickly and expose the brass base product. It does not stand up to heat, water or wear over time. By comparison, gold-filled contains 5% gold by weight; moreover, all the gold is on the surface which offers product protection from tarnish and wear.

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Saturday, March 10, 2018


This tear shaped labradorite tree of life necklace pendant was constructed with sterling silver wire. Behind the tree of life is a shimmery, 23ct tear shaped labradorite gemstone that dances and flashes in the light. The labradorite has flashy colors of green, gold, and blue. To accentuate the wrapped wire of the tree of life, I applied an antique finish and then polished the high areas to a bright lusher.
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Dimensions: 40 x 21 x 8 mm
Bale inside diameter: 4.5 mm
Labradorite: 23 ct

So the tree of life pendant can be worn right away, I've included an adjustable slip knot leather cord until you replace the cord with something better.
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Labradorite is a mineral of the plagioclase feldspar group, found in many igneous rocks. This crystal is a stone of magic, awakening within you mystical and magical abilities and psychic powers. Labradorite has a number of metaphysical properties, including protecting your aura, and to clear negativity from it, and it seals it to prevent any energy leaks. Within the throat chakra it stimulates stronger psychic communication abilities.
Click here to see more photos and to check availability.

You will receive the exact, unique, one of a kind, handmade, wire wrapped tree of life pendant shown in the photos. Over 7 hours of craftsmanship, polishing, and buffing went into the creation of this handmade wire wrapped tree of life necklace pendant.
Click here to see more photos and to check availability.




Sunday, August 27, 2017

Dried Flowers & Resin - Tree of Life Necklace Pendant - Handmade Jewelry by Tim Whetsel

I was taking a hike in the mountains on the Skyline Trail in Southern California and found these beautiful dried wild flowers. I picked a bunch and brought them home and cast them in some resin. The cabochons came out awesome! Here is a sterling silver tree of life pendant made with my new wild flowers cabochon. It came out so well that I made 5 more of these resin and wildflower cabochons. If this one is sold out, please contact me to have a custom made wire wrapped tree of life pendant made just for you! 



 Dried Wild Flower & Resin Cabochon Wire Wrapped Tree of Life Necklace Pendant
Closeup photo of the dried wildflowers and resin cabochon.




Sunday, August 6, 2017

Frameless Tree of Life Necklace Pendants



 Tree of Life Necklace Pendants
I made a trio of frameless tree of life pendants. Each tree of life pendant is wrapped in .925 sterling silver wire. These do not have a bezel(frame) like the majority of my handmade jewelry designs. The bale was weaved with one of my weaved bale designs. These three tree of life pendants are of my smaller and simple wire wrapped pendant designs. Below are the three tree of life pendants up close.




 Tree of Life Necklace Pendant - Orgone Cabochon
This tree of life pendant features a fluid painting style orgone cabochon. This orgone glows in the dark! In normal lighting black, blues, and green colors can be see across the face of the orgone cabochon.




 Handmade tree of life necklace pendant - Wire Wrapped Tree of Life Pendant
This tree of life pendant features a fluid painting style orgone cabochon. This orgone glows in the dark! In normal lighting black, red, yellow and orange colors can be see across the face of the orgone cabochon.


Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Silver Tree of Life Pendant with Purple Orgonite

Wire Weave Bale - Tree of Life - Purple Orgonite

First ever sterling silver tree of life pendant with my new wire weave bale design. The orgonite is one of the new purple ones I've made. For some reason it's hard to capture all the shades of purple with a camera. Plus all the sparkles in the orgonite. The patina in the bale really brings out and gives depth to the weaved wire in the bale. I think I put about an hour into polishing the silver. The silver wire in the pendant is super shiny, as you can see in the lens flare on the lower left.



Close up View - Wire Weave Bale - Tree of Life - Purple Orgonite

Here's a closeup view of the purple orgonite. Again the photo isn't that great. There purples are much brighter.



Glow in the Dark View - Wire Weave Bale - Tree of Life - Purple Orgonite

And like always, the orgonite glows in the dark.



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Thursday, March 10, 2016

Copper Tree of Life Wire Wrap Pendant - Opalescent Orognite

Antiqued Copper Wire Wrapped Tree of Life Pendant by Tim Whetsel

Lots of new things with this new design of my tree of life pendants. First, I have created a new design for the bale. This design aims to add a more masculine touch to my jewelry. Also whats new is the knot in the tree trunk! I think it came out pretty good. Let me know what you think.



Side View - Antiqued Copper Wire Wrapped Tree of Life Pendant by Tim Whetsel

Here is a side view of the tree of life pendant. 



Zoom View - Antiqued Copper Wire Wrapped Tree of Life Pendant by Tim Whetsel

Here is a closeup view of the opalescent orgonite.



Glow in the Dark Antiqued Copper Wire Wrapped Tree of Life Pendant by Tim Whetsel

And of course the wire wrapped pendant glows in the dark! This one glows blue!










Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Glow in the Dark Opalescent Orgonite Tree of Life Pendant by Tim Whetsel

This is a new kind of orgonite that I made right before Christmas. I made plenty of wire wrapped tree of life pendants right before Christmas and sold all of them! Wish I made more! I do have one in my shop now. This is my new opalescent orgonite that glows in the dark. It dances with blues and greens as the light hits it and the pendant moves. I knew these opalescent orgonite cabochons where going to be a hot seller in my tree of life pendants. Since then I've made a lot more of these cabochons and will be wrapping them into pendants over the next few months. If I'm out of these, send me a message and I can make a pendant for you in a day or two.


Closeup view - Glow in the Dark Opalescent Orgonite Tree of Life Pendant by Tim Whetsel

Here is a closeup view to help show the beautiful opalescent orgonite cabochon. Photographs don't do this justice! You gotta see it in real life!


Glow in the Dark Opalescent Orgonite Tree of Life Pendant by Tim Whetsel

Side view - Opalescent Orgonite Tree of Life Wire Wrapped Pendant



Glow in the Dark - Opalescent Orgonite Tree of Life Pendant by Tim Whetsel

Photographing the glow in the dark orgonite can be tricky with the lights off. Sorry, this photo came out a little fuzzy.