The tree of life is a magical tree which features in the mythology of many cultures worldwide and dates back to ancient times. It's symbolism varies with each culture but generally relates to knowledge, immortality and spiritual connections to Mother Earth and the whole of creation, to our ancestors and our future descendants, to our world and the spirit worlds, etc. These sterling silver stud earrings have been plated in rose gold and feature a 1.2cm tree of life inside a circle with butterfly backs for easy fastening to your earlobes.