The Tree of Life has been symbolized in many forms across many cultures and religions for centuries, often in items worn as jewellery or amulets as well as in sculptures and art. It recognized as a symbol of immortality and eternal life whilst to others it is seen to represent family and the strength gained through bonds of family, and for these reasons is probably one of the most well known universal icons. This symbol is often found in ancient Jewish, Christian, Buddhist and other religious drawings and texts. It was also very significant to the ancient Celts and used often by the Druids in their ceremonies, resulting in the common phrase we use today of the 'Celtic Tree of Life'. The tree of life icon in the form of jewellery is the most universally accepted symbol shared across many different religions with digs of Ancient sites finding examples of this symbol in the talismans in the form of pendants, necklaces and motifs in bronze and stone in many parts of the Ancient world. The iconic symbol was instantly recognzed as civilizations began travelling around the world spreading their knowledge and religious beliefs and the symbolism of the Tree of Life still holds great religious meaning universally today.

In certain religions it is referred to as the 'Tree of Knowledge and Good' whilst in Evolution, Biology, Genetics and other sciences the term Tree of Life has in depth meaning beyond the spiritual or religious.

To some the Tree of Life simply represents life's journey, starting from a seed and growing from a seedling to a sapling to a mature tree with the branches representing the different paths taken during a lifetime. The Family Tree representation is gaining meaning in modern society, playing a practical role in symbolising the need for strong family roots in times when families are often separated. The wearing of a Tree of Life necklace today is more commonly for expressing belief in the strength of family bonds, depicted as the roots being family roots or heritage, the trunk being the strength and support for the branches which are the members of the family.
'Family is like a tree - its branches grow in all directions but its roots remain as one'