though lost to sight wax seal necklace - mourning jewelry
Remember a departed loved one with a sentimental wax seal necklace with the words THOUGH LOST TO SIGHT TO MEMORY DEAR ... meaningful memorial wax seal jewelry
- symbolism -
People have worn mourning jewelry for centuries, as a touchstone to remember a departed loved one. Just think, someone used this wax seal with sealing wax to seal notes and correspondence after a meaningful loss.
- approximate measurement - 7/8" by almost 1" (21mm x 24mm)
- wax seal charm metal - sterling silver (.925 silver)
*** charm only - chain sold separately here
- photographed with an old US dime for scale
Hand crafted from a Georgian era (1714 - 1830) agate watch fob wax seal.
Pearls are full of symbolism, often varying by period and culture, and in Victorian England they were symbolic of tears. If you'd like to add a pearl to your necklace you can find it here.
The last photo depicts the same sentimental wax seal necklace in a smaller size THO LOST TO SIGHT TO MEMORY DEAR and it is available here.
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