Luminous and architectural, this vintage tabletop Christmas tree is hand-crafted from individual squares of natural capiz shell — the translucent, honey-gold bivalve prized in Filipino folk craft for its warm, candlelit glow. Each tile is individually wired into a gold-tone metal armature that forms a perfect conical tree silhouette, accented with small clear glass cabochon “ornaments” scattered across the surface.
The tree is crowned with a five-pointed wire star topper with a brass bead center, and rests on a polished gold-tone trumpet base that adds a formal, holiday elegance. When lit from below or placed near a light source, the capiz tiles shimmer with an amber warmth that no plastic ornament can replicate.
A sophisticated alternative to the typical holiday decoration — equally at home on a mantel, sideboard, or holiday tablescape.
Approximately 14.5" tall including star topper
Capiz shell tiles hand-wired to gold-tone metal frame
