According to the Center, the balsam fir is abundant and nowhere near endangered, so we don’t need to worry about running out of it or damaging the ecosystem anytime soon. More importantly, the essential oil we use to make our products is distilled from the needles.

That is why our jewelry is so soulful and steeped in history. In addition, everyone can add their own meaning and make the jewelry their personal symbol of good luck. While most people may not find the fir very appetizing, it is certainly edible and could help sustain you in an emergency (let’s hope it never comes to that!). The resin has also historically been chewed like gum.