Storms pass and hard times don't last forever..... handmade, sterling, antique wax seal necklace.

Name: Storms pass and hard times don't last forever..... handmade, sterling, antique wax seal necklace.
Brand: SWALKDESIGNS
SKU: 753638969
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (4260 reviews)

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Materials: Silver
Style: Victorian
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Storms pass and hard times don't last forever.....

This pendant was cast from an antique wax seal stamp from the 1800's. These were used to seal letters and correspondence and come is a huge variety of designs, mottos, sentiments, heraldry and proverbs...

This seal features the image of a cloud with the sun peaking out from behind. The text states in Latin, ‘est nubecula et veto transidit’. This translates to ‘it is but a little cloud and will pass quickly’.

meaning even when you are experiencing hard times, they will not last forever.

Storms will pass....

nothing lasts forever,

the sun will return....

(this refers to a quote by Francis Bacon (1561-1626) which was published in ‘The works of Francis Bacon, Lord Chancellor of England by Basil Montagu, 1884)

The last three pictures feature this seal on a chunky curb chain. This chain is not

Included in this listing but can be bought here: https://www.etsy.com/ie/listing/738551098/sterling-silver-curb-chain-large-loop-to?ref=shop_home_active_30&frs=1

This pendant measures approx. 19 mm at its widest. This size is only approximate though because each piece is made individually by hand and may vary slightly.

The last image is a picture of the explanation card you will receive with your wax seal jewellery.

Please choose from the drop down menu how you would like your charm:

-on it's own,

-with a sterling silver 1.4mm Rolo chain of various length

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Wax Seal Jewelry......

Each piece offered for sale is an imprint or cast of an antique wax seal from my personal collection. I use 100% sterling silver as this has the strength and durability needed for a piece of jewelry that is to be worn for years. All the jumps rings, clasps etc, are also sterling silver and each part is soldered, also for strength and durability. My intention is to make a piece that could become an heirloom too and for it to last generations.

Each piece is individually handmade and therefore no two pieces will be exactly the same, they will however be extremely similar. The mark of the maker has been purposely left on the casts. The signs of age, cracks and tool marks all add to the charm of the piece and are an intentional feature.

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For further information about antique seals, SWALK designs or the designer please visit:

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My website: https://www.swalk.ie

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Order today to get by May 24-Jun 3
Returns & exchanges accepted within 30 days
Cost to ship: $13.90
Ships from: Ireland

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Please read the listings carefully for the size of the piece you are interested in. Sometimes photos can be deceiving and you might be surprised or unhappy by the size of your amulet.
All ring sizes and bracelet sizes are catered for. If your size is not included in the listing please contact me and I will be happy to remedy it.

All SWALK amulets are made of sterling silver. This has a copper content of .075 and a silver content of .925 . It therefore can be subject to tarnish like every other sterling object.

Please do not dip your piece into 'silver dip' as this will remove the 'patina' on the piece.

Do not wear your SWALK item in chlorinated water.

Be careful with creams, cosmetics and perfumes as these may discolour your piece.

If your amulet becomes discoloured you can polish it with a silver cloth and then wash it with a gentle soap.

The seals I use to impress the images are antique and are usually at least a hundred years old. I feel incredibly lucky everytime I 'find' a new seal. The image that the seal impresses is the only size it comes in. The sizes will always be mentioned in the listing.

I CAN however make a larger 'border' of silver around the image to make the amulet bulkier. Please contact me for pricing if this is something you are interested in.

My parcels are shipped by An Post. An Post is Irelands national postal service. They have a superb reputation internationally and are quick efficient and professional.

You parcel will be tracked, insured and registered. You can find all the details on www.anpost.ie

Unless your parcel is caught in customs in your country (which is completely out of my control) it usually takes approx. 5-8 working days to arrive most places on the earth!