Medieval stag seal necklace

This necklace was made with an authentic medieval wax seal, carved by hand in 14th century France. 

The seal features a rustic stag image, surrounded by Lombardic lettering. This was somebody's personal seal, so the lettering indicates his name and the stag was his chosen symbol. The letters say "+S" (meaning "the seal of") and then "GOLAVTDESBORDES". The first part is likely a series of abbreviations, followed by the surname "Des Bordes."

While we may never know anything about this person (the seal was found by a metal detectorist), this seal is a beautiful and personal peek into life in the late Middle Ages, when a wax seal was used to authenticate someone's correspondence or signature. 

I made these necklaces by stamping the seal into wax, and then casting the wax impressions in silver. I did not duplicate the pendants with a mold- they were each stamped individually, so you can expect to see minor differences in each one. 

Pendant size: appx. 28mm across

Chain length: 24 inches

Materials

This necklace is made entirely of sterling silver. Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% silver with 7.5% copper, which is added to make the metal more durable. There is no outer plating- the metal can be polished over and over for a lifetime. 

Shipping

I ship as fast as possible, usually within one business day, so make sure you email me quickly if you have any requests. All jewelry comes in gift packaging, although it may not match what you see in the photos.