Wax seal necklace with Cupid (Love) riding on a lion, and Latin motto "Love Conquers All". Antique wax seal jewelry in silver.
The words framing this piece reads in Latin:
Omnia Vincit Amor
(Love Conquers All)
"Love conquers all; let us, too, yield to love."
(Virgil, Roman poet, 70 BC - 19 BC)
I have seen the one who could master even a ferocious lion, I have seen the one who alone could tame hearts: Amor
The antique wax seal used in creating this necklace dates back to the 1800's, it originates from France.
Note:
* size of charm is about 14x15mm
* this listing is for one charm and an 18 inch delicate sterling silver chain
* translation description card is included
* gift packaged
The wax seal necklaces are made by hand in Myrtle Beach, SC by RQP Studio.
This charm is made of fine silver .999 (which is 99.9% pure silver), and a delicate 18" sterling silver chain is included (sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver). Please note that the 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 makes each and every charm unique. 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 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.
* You can type in the words "mm to in" into Google's search box, that will give you a quick converter if you prefer the dimensions measured in inches.