These earrings were 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 antique wax seal dates from the 1700's and is what it known as a 'rebus puzzle'. It is a play on words using images as well as words. When you realize the meaning of the message, it is sweet, sentimental and romantic. It features the words: For (yew tree) (eye) live or For You I Live..........
Simple yet very lovely :-)
Size........
These earrings are thinner and lighter than the pendant. This is so they don't drag down the wearers earlobes and to make them more comfortable to wear. they measure approx 12mm across the centre. This may vary slightly however as each piece is made individually by hand.
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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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