SUCH IS LIFE ∙ Cachet Collection Victorian reversible wax seal charm or ring
side 1 ∙ A sailboat on a wild sea, with the Italian phrase, "e cosi la mia vita" - or "such is life."
side 2 ∙ A butterfly approaching a beautiful flower, with the Italian "attendo," or "I am waiting."
On one side, A vivid, allegorical image for the ups and downs that we all must weather in life - a ship on a stormy sea. We should all be so lucky to have more days of calm seas than stormy ones, in the end. A celebration of perseverance despite hardship. The other side shows a butterfly approaching a beautiful flower. A visual representation of how we all feel when we must wait for a dear friend, a lover, a child to return to us. A moving seal for anyone who has experienced longing for a loved one.
Measurements: 11 x 13mm
10K: 2.7 grams
14K: 2.9 grams
STER: 2.4 grams
Note: Each piece and bail are made and finished by hand. Please allow for some small variability in gram weight piece to piece.
Era: These are replicas of Regency Era (1820s–1830s) wax letter seals
Markings: Gold karat will be stamped on the bail
Style: You may order this charm as a pendant, a handsome signet ring, or as a charm bracelet in sterling silver, 10K, or 14K. 18K gold, and platinum are also available: please message us for pricing.
Our bracelet is made in-house and has long, oval sterling links and a quartet of 10K gold stations - two polished, two brushed. We envision you using the 10K links to suspend your favorite charms, but anything is possible!
Finishes + Extras: We can add a sweet little gemstone to your cachet! Our favorite options are:
Garnet
Amethyst
Aquamarine
Diamond
Emerald
Alexandrite
Ruby
Peridot
Sapphire
Tourmaline
Citrine
Blue Zircon
Want to double check on a color or placement? Just send us a message.
Chains: Our sterling silver pendants come with sterling silver chains. Our gold pendants ship with 14K gold fill chains. 14K solid gold chains are available in the drop down menu. All chains are cable link and 18". Other chain fineness, styles and lengths are readily available upon request.
Rings: Please leave us a note at checkout with your desired size. It's OK if you forget — we'll follow up!
Payment Details
A 6% sales tax will be collected on orders shipped to our guests in Michigan.
Layaway is offered through the ShopPay checkout option! Select ShopPay and pay in 4 interest-free installments. You will receive your purchase without delay as in traditional layaway.
Shipping
Domestic: In-stock items ship within three days of purchase (usually within two!) via USPS. Our default is USPS Priority Mail unless your purchase is over $1,000, in which case we require USPS Express Mail + signature confirmation. Insurance is included with all domestic purchases.
International: Default shipping is via USPS First Class International Mail unless the value of the parcel is $400 or more, in which case we default to USPS Priority Mail International shipping. Please allow 3–4 weeks for delivery. Insurance for international orders is available upon request and for an added fee.
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