Wax seal necklace with an evergreen leaf and French motto "I Change Only In Death" - antique wax seal charm jewelry.
This listing is for one necklace with a leaf.
The words framing this piece reads in French:
JE NE CHANGE QU'EN MOURANT
(I Change Only In Death)
Constant and unwithering, I remain ever the same.
When Winter casts its gloom upon the earth, the evergreen-leaf blossoms still, so will my heart remain, unseered by time or dark adversity.
Like the evergreen leaf, only death can break me down.
Note:
* size of charm is approximately 14-16mm across
* this listing is for one charm and an 18 inch delicate sterling silver chain
* the words are small and all letters may not be fully legible
The antique wax seal used in creating this charm dates back to the beginning of the 1800’s, it originates from France.
The wax seals are made by hand in Myrtle Beach, SC by RQP Studio. T
This wax seal charm is made of fine silver .999 (which is 99.9% pure silver), and a 18" sterling silver chain is included (sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver). Please note that the wax seal charm has been through a oxidization process to give it an antique, vintage patina. The antique seal has been pressed into the silver by hand, and this gives each and every wax seal pendant a unique look. The wax seal charms are hallmarked on the back with the RQP logo stamp and a silver content stamp (.999) to show that the silver content is 99.9% pure silver.
The wax seal necklace you will receive is similar to the ones in the pictures.
Helpful hints:
* Some of the images (above) of the wax seal necklaces have been photographed close-up. If you have a hard time imagining the size of the charms, then it can be helpful to physically draw the dimensions of the wax seal charm on a piece of paper.
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