Description
Wax seal necklace with rose buds & motto "We Bloom Today - Tomorrow Die", a reflection on fleeting life is, so seize the day & make the most of it. Antique wax seal jewelry made in silver. This listing is for one necklace. The words framing this piece reads: We Bloom Today - Tomorrow Die. "Carpe diem," popularized as "seize the day," is more literally translated as "pluck the day," referring to the gathering of moments like flowers. "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old Time is still a-flying; & this same flower that smiles today Tomorrow will be dying." (Robert Herrick 1591-1674) in heraldry, the rose symbol holds a special meaning of hope & joy. The antique wax seal used in creating this charm dates back to the early 1800's, it originates from England. Note: this listing is for one charm & an 18" delicate sterling silver chain size of charm is about 13mm across The wax seal charm necklaces are made by hand in Myrtle Beach, SC by RQP Studio. This wax seal charm is made of fine silver .999 (which is 99.9% pure silver), & a 18" sterling silver chain is included (sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver). Please note that the wax seal charm has been through a oxidization process to give it an antique, vintage patina. The antique seal has been pressed into the silver by hand, & this makes each & every wax seal pendant unique. The wax seal charms are hallmarked on the reverse with the RQP logo stamp & a silver content stamp (.999) to show that the silver content is 99.9% pure silver. The wax seal necklace you will receive is similar to the ones in the pictures. Helpful hints: Some of the images (above) of the wax seal necklaces have been photographed close-up. If you have a hard time imagining the size of the charms, then it can be helpful to physically draw the dimensions of the wax seal charm on a piece of paper. You can type in the words "mm to in" into Google's search box, that will give you a quick converter if you prefer the dimensions measured in inches. Bloom Today - Wax Seal Necklace With Rose Buds Antique Silver Jewelry Carpe Diem Motto
