From Mesopotamia to modern jewellery, the Tree of Life has travelled through history as a symbol of vital energy and universal connection. Its proportions hide geometric laws that speak of cosmic order and hidden beauty, still inspiring theologians, artists and craftsmen today.

Ancient origins

Witnesses to this spiritually charged symbol are remarkably old:

  • Mesopotamia
    Cylinder seals from the 3rd millennium BC show stylised trees flanked by deities: trunk as the world axis, roots as the underworld, crown as the heavens.

  • Egypt
    The sycamore of Nut, the Egyptian goddess of the sky, pours water of immortality on the dead.

  • Norse tradition
    Yggdrasil, the cosmic ash tree in norse mythology, upholds the nine realms and circulates the force that links all things.

  • Bible
    In the book of Genesis, the Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge shape the relationship between God and humankind.

The Tree of Life in Sacred Geometry

Sacred geometry seeks numerical harmonies to describe the universe. In the Tree of Life we find:

  • Vertical trunk – perfect symmetry of the cosmic axis.

  • Layered branches – echoes of the golden ratio and the Fibonacci sequence that govern real leaves and flowers.

  • Concentric paths – in Kabbalah, ten Sefirot form nodes in equilateral triangles; twenty-two paths link them, mirroring the letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

The result is a diagram of balance between opposing forces: rooting and rising, stability and flow.

Spiritual meanings

  • Continuous growth – every ring in the trunk marks a completed cycle; spiritually, it means inner maturity.

  • Unity of all living beings – many branches, one sap: humanity as one family.

  • Regeneration – leaves fall, buds return: a promise of rebirth after trials.

From icon to jewel

Since the Middle Ages, illuminators and goldsmiths have placed the Tree on gemmed crosses, pyxes and manuscripts to evoke the “lignum vitae”, the wood of the cross. Today the symbol returns in pendants and medals:

  • Fine laser lines trace interwoven roots and branches.

  • Hand engraving alternates polished and satin areas, creating plays of light.

  • Precious materials – gold and silver pair with green and blue enamels, colours of life and sky.

In the Cavinato Dino workshop, each Tree of Life is hand-crafted from gold or silver sheet. The result is a jewel that blends goldsmith art with a universal message—ideal for baptisms, anniversaries or simply as an everyday talisman of good will.

A bridge between Earth and Sky

Whether on an ancient relief or a contemporary pendant, the Tree of Life reminds us that true growth starts with deep roots and reaches toward the light. In sacred geometry as in prayer, this symbol invites us to seek harmony between who we are today and who we can become, weaving beauty, faith and hope along the way.

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