The sun shines on the wheat sheaf harvest wax seal necklace. Life is good! Meaningful love and friendship wax seal jewelry.

- symbolism -
The wheat sheaf, or garb, is loaded with symbolism. That amber grain bundle is symbolic of one reaping life’s bountiful harvest and that the harvest of ones hopes have been secured. It represents prosperity and wealth, industry enriches. It also represents an abundance of love and friendship.
The sun is symbolic of glory and splendor and the fountain of life.
Interestingly, the German surname Strohschein means gleaming straw, which occurs when the sun shines on the harvested wheat.

- approximate measurement - 3/4" (18mm x 20mm)
- wax seal charm metal - sterling silver (.925 silver)
- photographed with an old US dime
- chain - a sterling silver cable chain with a spring ring clasp
- select the necklace chain length or just the charm at checkout

Hand crafted from a sterling silver wax seal that dates back to 1770 and was engraved by the famous silversmith Hester Bateman.

The scythe represents the hope of a fruitful harvest and is often seen with a wheat sheaf, symbolic of one reaping life’s bountiful harvest.  This combination is shown in the last photo and the scythe charm is available here.

Impressed with history!

*An interesting note about the engraver, Hester Bateman, 1708 - 1794, who was an English silversmith. She successfully continued her family silversmith business for 30 years following the death of her husband as did her sons, grandsons and great grandson after her death and the family business continued until the middle of the nineteenth century.

And thank you linda for the interesting information about the gleaming straw!