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This wax seal necklace tells the ancient Aesop children's fable of "The Lion and the Mouse". It depicts a a lion caught in a hunters net with a mouse gnawing at the ropes, with the Italian caption reading "PATIENCE". The Moral of the Story: A kindness is never wasted, even the smallest friend is worth while.
This necklace serves as a reminder to never underestimate the underdog, always treat people with respect and gratitude.
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” ~ Plato
“Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” ~ Mark Twain
Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you. ~Princess Diana
Our wax seal jewelry collection is handmade using antique wax seals. To learn more about our process and how we make them, you can read this blog post "What is Wax Seal Jewelry".
We have a great blog post that walks you through How to Select the Perfect Necklace Chain
Keep in mind that most jewelry is delicate to some degree. Unfortunately, no matter what you do to protect it, metal will dull and tarnish over time. Contact with lotion, perfume, and daily perspiration will eventually take its toll on jewelry. Moisture and humidly make this happen even faster.
We have also found that if you live close to the ocean or in an area that is more humid, your jewelry may need extra care to keep it looking shiny and new. And, as convenient as it may be to store your jewelry in the bathroom, this too is a bad idea. Store your jewelry in airtight containers or a resealable plastic bag when not in use, this will protect your piece from humidity and prevent tarnishing and scratches when not in use.
A clever little trick is to place a piece of chalk or a silica packet, (you know the kind that comes with a new pair of shoes or purse?) in your jewelry box to collect humidity and delay tarnish. For all of these situations you'll find that a quick wipe with a polishing cloth will return it's luster and remove any tarnish.
You love your jewelry, we get it, but we always recommend removing it before working out or doing household chores that cause perspiration, this will quickly dull your jewelry and you'll find the back of your pendant will look as though it's collected a layer of grime.
The most frequent question we receive is how to remove this build up. We sell little polishing pads that are cellular foam with permanently bonded micro-abrasives that will quickly remove the build up.
We want you to love your jewelry. Unworn, non-personalized pieces may be returned within 30 days of purchase in their original packaging. Refunds go to your original payment method; shipping fees are non-refundable. Sale items, custom orders and personalized or engraved pieces are final sale.
Free USPS Ground Advantage shipping on orders $100 and up. See our Shipping & Returns page for all options and rates, or email hello@shannonwestmeyer.com.
Every piece is finished to order in our Ohio studio. Please allow 3–5 business days for us to prepare your order, plus transit time.
