A small ship wax seal necklace with the words SUCH IS LIFE, wax seal jewelry to remind us that just as a ship needs to weather unpredictable storms, so must we. There is a small compass rose on the backside of the necklace giving you just a little more direction (shown in the first photo).

"You cannot direct the wind but you can adjust the sails." ~ a German proverb

- symbolism -
In heraldry, the ship is symbolic an ancient sea voyage and the compass rose represents guidance, direction and protection. Ships are built to weather all kinds of storms.

- approximate measurement - between 1/2” - 5/8" (15mm)
- wax seal charm metal - sterling silver (.925 silver)
*** charm only - chain sold separately here
- photographed with a US dime and inch ruler for scale

Hand crafted from a Victorian era trinket wheel wax seal (1837 - 1901) and the reverse impressed with an old compass wax seal.

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And available in other SUCH IS LIFE styles. 

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Impressed with history!