A wax seal necklace pendant with the sentiment "If I lose you I am lost" said by the lone sailor in the little sailboat as he navigates the rough conditions.

- description -
A lone sailor in a little sailboat, navigating tough conditions, guided by the polar star under the Italian sentiment SE TI PERDO SON PERDUTA which translates IF I LOSE YOU I AM LOST
*Note, the words are tiny and really difficult to read.

- symbolism -
Polaris, the polar or north star, is the brightest star and historically has been used as an aid to navigation, since it seemingly never moves.

Hand cast from a seal from an antique French wax seal set, which dates back to 1819 - 1838.

- approximate measurement - 5/8” x just over 5/8" (16mm x 15mm)
- wax seal charm metal - sterling silver (.925 silver)
- photographed with an old 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.

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