Sterling silver, petite, stud earrings featuring an image of a fleur di lis, from an antique wax letter seal.
Fleur de lis......
This pendant was cast from an antique wax seal stamp from the 1800's. These were used to seal letters and correspondence and come is a huge variety of designs, mottos, sentiments, heraldry and proverbs...
This listing is for the smaller Fleur de lis pendant........
The Fleur de Lis (or Lily) is an ancient symbol that has been used by royalty for centuries.
It may be "at one and the same time, religious, political, dynastic, artistic, emblematic, and symbolic", especially in French heraldry. Some of the most famous people who have used the Fleur de lis in their arms were 12th century French kings Louis Vi and Louis the Vii who first adapted it, the emblem was also awarded to the family of Joan of Arc. The Plantagenet Kings of England used this symbol and it was use until the early Tudors.
Size........
These earrings measure approx. 10.00mm at their widest. This size is only approximate though because each piece is made individually by hand and may vary slightly
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Wax Seal Jewelry......
Each piece offered for sale is an imprint or cast of an antique wax seal from my personal collection. I use 100% sterling silver as this has the strength and durability needed for a piece of jewelry that is to be worn for years. All the jumps rings, clasps etc, are also sterling silver and each part is soldered, also for strength and durability. My intention is to make a piece that could become an heirloom too and for it to last generations.
Each piece is individually handmade and therefore no two pieces will be exactly the same, they will however be extremely similar. The mark of the maker has been purposely left on the casts. The signs of age, cracks and tool marks all add to the charm of the piece and are an intentional feature.
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