heart wax seal necklace pendant - wax seal jewelry
A small heart wax seal necklace pendant with a shiny little heart in the center surrounded by the lovely French sentiment JE NE SUIS PAS GAI SI TU ES TRIST which translates I AM NOT HAPPY IF YOU ARE SAD or I'M HAPPY WHEN YOU'RE HAPPY - but the words are so small they appear as just dots on the necklace charm. Sentimental wax seal jewelry.
- symbolism -
The heart is a universal symbol for love.
- approximate measurement - 5/8" x just over 1/2” (16mm x 15mm)
- wax seal charm metal - sterling silver (.925 silver)
- photographed with a 1937 US dime for scale
- 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 an antique French miniature seal set that dates back to 1819 - 1838.
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Impressed with history!