Celtic Tree of Life Crann Bethadh Bronze Pendant Necklace
This Crann Bethadh necklace pictures branches and roots woven into a single knotwork circle. Crann Bethadh is Irish for tree of life. Stonemasons carved the same shape on grave crosses. Metalworkers have cast it in bronze for centuries. Wearing a Celtic Tree of Life necklace connects the wearer to an old Irish custom. When early Celtic communities cleared land for a new settlement, they left one tree standing at the center. That crann bethadh became the place where councils met, and disputes were settled. Material: bronze metal, gold-tone finish Dimensions: 1 1/4 in H x 1 1/4 in W x 1/8 in D, 1 oz Cord: 33 in black cord, knot the ends to adjust length Includes: legend description card Fit: unisex SKU: BZP-1008 Collection: Celtic and Irish Roots, Branches, and the Circle In Crann Bethadh art, roots reach into the earth while branches climb toward the sky. A circle usually joins the two at the center. Celtic scholars read the roots as ancestry and the branches as descendants. The circle stands for the balance holding both together across generations. Symbolism Across the Celtic World The same tree appears in graveyard art, church carvings, and folk tales. It stands for strength, continuity, and the link between this world and the otherworld. This reflects a wider human habit of picturing sacred trees. The Norse Yggdrasil and other world tree myths share the same basic idea. Pairing With Other Celtic Pieces A Crann Bethadh pendant pairs naturally with other knotwork designs from the same bronze or pewter line. Many collectors combine tree, spiral, and serpent motifs, since Celtic art regularly mixed these forms on the same object. Wearing several together echoes that layered, interwoven style. Styling and Wearing The gold-tone bronze pendant reads clean and small at 1 1/4 in. It suits everyday wear over the 33 in black cord. It pairs naturally with other Celtic pieces in fine lead-free pewter or bronze. Care Notes Keep the bronze dry and store it away from direct sunlight. A soft cloth restores shine if the surface dulls. For More Reading Tree of life - Wikipedia Celtic Tree of Life (Crann Bethadh) - Ireland Before You Die Yggdrasill - New World Encyclopedia