Beautiful "Tree of Life" necklace is hand carved "Painted Poplar" with twisted sterling silver branches, pewter butterflys and fresh-water pearls on 14 kt gold wire. The chain is a 19" sterling silver plated herringbone chain. This is a signed original piece.

Donated by Rusty Ruckel of Silverwood Studio

Silverwood Studio: From the studio of local artist Rusty Ruckel, comes a line of Contemporary Wood & Silver Jewelry which draws upon his Scottish and Native American ancestry.

"Both sides of my heritage had a firm belief in the wisdom and serenity of those we call "The Standing Grandfathers"; the trees. This collection is a tribute to those beliefs".

Using a variety of woods; blended with Sterling Silver and semi-precious stones; "The Grandfather Collection" is a unique and here-to-for unseen example of his creative spirit.

Please feel free to examine the work; feel the texture of the wood in your fingers; and, perhaps, feel the stirring of your own ancestral heritage.