Per Wikipedia: Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as ginkgo, also known as the maidenhair tree is a species of gymnosperm tree native to East Asia. It is the last living species in the order Ginkgoales, which first appeared over 290 million years ago.
Per Google AI: A Ginkgo leaf pendant is made of metal such as sterling silver or pewter, and possibly given an oxidized or antique finish to highlight the natural texture of the veins. The ginkgo tree, one of the oldest living tree species, is a symbol of resilience, longevity, hope, and endurance. Prices for similar items vary widely depending on the material, size, and craftsmanship, generally ranging from around $20 for brass items to several hundred dollars for sterling silver pieces.
The pendant I am offering is made of Sterling Silver and is stamped as such on the back. The piece is crafted to capture the intricate veins and organic shape of a real ginkgo leaf.
The pendant measures approx. 2.25 inches side to side by 1.25 inches top to bottom at the widest points. The bale is not included in my measurements. The stem curls around to form the bail. As stated above, it is stamped “Sterling” on the back. I purchased it at an estate sale, so the date is unknown to me. If I had to guess, I’d say 1970s to 1980s.
I did find two others listed online. One measured 3/4 inches wide and was listed for $105. The other measured 1.5 inches wide and is listed for $124.
This listing is for the pendant only. There is no chain.
Buyer to pay $7.95 USPS 1st Class Mail shipping charges. The package will be fully insured and will require a signature at the time of delivery. Shipping is from Arizona.
SPECIAL NOTE about SHIPPING CHARGES: Twice yearly and again in November for the holiday season (so 3 times each year) the postal service increases shipping charges. This is what they call their “Delivering for America” plan in which they hope to become profitable. It’s a 10 year plan that started in 2021, so we’ve got years to go with multiple price increases each year. I try to absorb some of the new charges and haven't increased my shipping charges in three years. This year, unfortunately, I have to increase the shipping. I'll try to keep it reasonable and even absorb some of the changes when possible.
I do combine shipping on multiple items purchased as long as all items can fit safely into a single box or envelope. However, my web host is not set up to calculate multiple item shipping costs. At checkout, you will be charged full shipping price on each item purchased and I will refund the appropriate amount of overpayment. If you are uncomfortable with that, you can send me an email with your zip code and stating which items you'll be purchasing and I'll calculate the correct combined shipping charges and send you a custom invoice.
INTERNATIONAL PURCHASES: Sorry, I do not ship to locations outside of the United States.
All items in my listings come from either estate or garage sales. I do not know if they came from homes where smoking or pets were present. All items are sold in the same condition as when I received them.
