Golden Bronze Ginkgo leaf pendant. Ginkgo trees are considered symbols of enduring love and hope as they can live for thousands of years. Ginkgo (sometimes spelled gingko) has a botanical history spanning 270 million years making it the world’s oldest surviving tree species. One of Ginkgo’s hallmarks is its remarkable resistance to disease and stress. Considered by many to possess miraculous regenerative healing powers, and symbolic of hope and love, Ginkgo is often associated with longevity & resilience. Talisman for: Resilience. Healing. Longevity.