These earrings are the impression of an antique wax letter seal. This seal was used to secure letters and correspondence in the nineteenth century.
This particular stamp features the image of a fox. Foxes are a symbol for wisdom, wit and shrewdness. They are made of 100% sterling silver and were oxidised and then hand polished to highlight the image and to accentuate the antique feel of these earrings.
The little seal stamps were hung on handmade sterling silver ear wires. The earrings are thinner and lighter then the pendant so they don't pull on the wearers ears.
They measure approx. 15mm across. This is only approximate however as each earring is made 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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