18kt Gold Bethlehem Zaytun Sunbird Pendant on Cord

This 18kt gold Zaytun pendant on cord is inspired by the national bird of Palestine, the Sunbird. 

"As a jeweller, I strive to find ways to create collections with consideration for the impact and the livelihoods of the artisans we work with. At Pippa Small, this has been our mission since day one.  

A year and a half ago, I travelled to Bethlehem to embark on a new project. There, I had the pleasure of meeting the artisans of the Golden Zaytouna workshop, Tawfeeq and Samer Qattan, father and son, and Nadira Alaraj. Their work focuses particularly on the olive leaf—an ancient symbol of peace and wisdom and a source of life and livelihood. Sitting together in their Ottoman period workshop, we used traditional techniques to create an 18kt gold Zaytun (Olive) collection.  

Sales of the collection will directly support the artisans who handcrafted the pieces, and 20% of profits will also support the charity World Central Kitchen." - Pippa Small.