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This wax seal necklace pictures a fox eyeing a rooster in a tree with the Italian caption "Astuto Contro Astuto" which translates to "Crafty Outwits Crafty" or "Cunning Outwits Cunning". The moral of the story being that cunning will outwit cunning, trust your instincts as you can't always believe everything you hear. Eventually the truth wins the day and those who practice deceit are caught in a web of their making. Those who understand the moral will be around to crow another day.
This charm is symbolic of one who is clever and witty, one who can see though the bull and trickery and turn the tables on their adversary.
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.
