What is the Olive Branch pendant made of?

The Olive Branch pendant is handcrafted in sterling silver (925) or 24K gold-plated sterling silver, with a single glass pearl. It comes on a 50 cm sterling silver chain. No animal materials are used — the pearl is glass.

What is the glass pearl in the pendant?

The glass pearl hangs from the olive branch like a ripe olive — it is not decorative filler but part of the design concept. It adds colour, weight, and an organic quality to the piece, referencing the fruit of the olive tree rather than just its branch and leaves.

What does the olive branch symbolise?

The olive branch is one of the oldest symbols in Greek culture — representing peace, endurance, and divine wisdom. The goddess Athena offered the olive tree to Athens as her gift to the city. Olympic victors were crowned with olive wreaths, and a carried branch signified the end of conflict.

What is the difference between the silver and gold variants?

The silver variant is finished in oxidised sterling silver — darker, more textural, with an aged quality. The gold variant is 24K gold-plated sterling silver — warmer, brighter, more classical. Both use the same handcrafted form and glass pearl detail.

Is the Olive Branch pendant part of the THEA collection?

Yes. The Olive Branch pendant is part of the THEA line by Macabre Gadgets — a collection of handcrafted mythological jewelry inspired by Ancient Greek and Roman art. It pairs with the Olive Branch ring and Olive Branch earring from the same family.

Is the Olive Branch pendant handcrafted?

Yes — fully handcrafted using traditional techniques. It is not cast from a mould or mass-produced. Each piece is made individually by one of the Macabre Gadgets artisans.

What length is the chain?

The pendant comes on a 50 cm sterling silver chain — a mid-length that sits below the collarbone. It can be worn close to the neck or layered with other pieces.

Can I wear the Olive Branch pendant every day?

Yes. Sterling silver is durable enough for everyday wear. Avoid prolonged exposure to water, perfume, and harsh chemicals to preserve the finish and the glass pearl. Store separately to protect the delicate leaf details.

Does the Olive Branch pendant come as a set with matching jewelry?

Yes — it pairs with the Olive Branch ring and Olive Branch earring, all part of the same family within the THEA line. Each piece works independently or together as a set.

Is the Olive Branch pendant a good gift?

Yes. The pendant is unisex and suits a wide range of styles — from those drawn to Greek mythology and classical symbolism to anyone who appreciates botanical or nature-inspired jewelry. It comes in two finishes (silver and gold), making it easy to match personal preference.

Olive Branch pendant

Gold

$181.00

Olive Branch pendant

$181.00

Material: sterling silver (925) or 24K gold-plated sterling silver, glass pearl
Type: pendant necklace
Chain: 50 cm sterling silver chain included
Finish: oxidised sterling silver or 24K gold-plated
Handcrafted: forged and carved by hand
Eco: sustainably produced · 1 tree planted per order · Find out more

The Olive Branch Pendant by Macabre Gadgets is a handcrafted necklace in sterling silver or 24K gold-plated silver, inspired by the ancient olive tree — one of the most enduring symbols of the Mediterranean and classical Greece.

Some of the oldest olive trees can live for over a thousand years. Their branches are gnarled, asymmetric, alive with texture — nothing like the smooth decorative leaf motifs that pass for botanical jewelry. This pendant starts there.

This handcrafted Olive Branch pendant captures that timeless symbolism in delicately detailed sterling silver. The olive branch is paired with a single glass pearl that hangs like a ripe, colourful olive — a reminder of abundance and nature’s gifts. Available in oxidised silver or 24K gold-plated finish, each piece is worn on a 50 cm sterling silver chain.

The olive branch has been sacred in Greece since before the Olympian gods were named. The goddess Athena offered the olive tree to Athens — a symbol not of power, but of endurance, nourishment, and peace. Olympic victors were crowned with olive, and a carried branch signified the end of conflict. A daily reminder of the beauty found in quiet harmony.

Part of THEA — a line of mythological and sculptural jewelry inspired by Ancient Greek and Roman art. Pairs naturally with the Olive Branch ring and Olive Branch earring.

Fully handcrafted using natural materials. Not printed or automatically produced. Every step of the production process is environmentally responsible. Glass pearls used — no animal materials.