Snail Wax Seal Necklace - antique wax seal charm jewelry Always At Home French motto buy Close To Heart

Wax seal necklace depicting a little snail and French motto "Always At Home". Antique wax seal charm jewelry in silver.

This listing is for one necklace.

The words framing this piece reads in French:
Toujours Chez Moi
(Always at Home)

No matter where life and travel may take you, home will always be close at heart.

The snail symbolizes the protection of providence, deliberation & perseverance.
It represents one who has steady footing and stability.
Just like the little snail always carrying it's home with with him,
it is in remembrance of family, home, tradition and happy memories,
this charm will represent to its wearer.

Note:
* size of charm is about 15mm across
* this listing is for one charm and an 18 inch delicate sterling silver chain

The wax seal used in creating this charm dates back to the 1840's, an authentic antique wax seal from the Napoleon III of France era.

The wax seal charm necklaces are made by hand in Myrtle Beach, SC by RQP Studio.

The 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 wax seal charm has been through a oxidization process to buy give it an antique, vintage patina. The antique seal has been pressed into the silver by hand, and this makes each and every wax seal pendant unique. The wax seal charms are hallmarked on the reverse 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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