Mini tree on a wooden base — Carnelian

A tree assembled wire by wire, leaf after leaf, from natural stone chips; the branches are shaped and spread by hand.

A translucent orange, from coral to burnt amber, that lights up when held to the light.

Symbolic reading. Worn by the Egyptians and the Romans, tradition links it to the energy to act and to quiet courage.

Use & upkeep. The branches can be gently repositioned to the balance you want — that is intended, and it is what makes each tree end up resembling whoever set it. Dust with a soft brush or compressed air, never with a cloth, which catches on the wires.

• It is a chalcedony colored by iron oxides; the natural heat of the ground deepens the shade.
• Finish: wooden base · small
• A natural piece: shade, veining and dimensions vary from one example to the next

A decorative object for personal practice. It is no substitute for medical advice or treatment.