Sweeter After Difficulties Thistle Necklace Wax Seal Jewelry - Dulcius Ex Asperis - Scottish Thistle Jewelry - 154 - Etsy

Thistle Dulcius ex asperis {Sweeter after difficulties} A tiny bee gathers nectar from a thistles flowers, above in Latin it reads 'Dulcius ex asperis' or 'Sweeter after difficulties'. Bees in heraldry symbolize diligence and tireless effort, hard work and industry. Handcrafted using an English wax seal dating from the 1830's. Materials: Sterling Silver Size: 5/8" x 11/16" (15mm x 17-18mm) Each Plum and Posey wax seal design arrives accompanied by it's own meaning card, and tucked into an elegant jewelry bag ready for gift giving. More thistle jewelry: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/PlumAndPoseyInc?ref=listing-shop2-all-items-count&search_query=thistle PLEASE NOTE: Before you order please check sizing information - it can be hard to gauge jewelry sizes from pictures alone. On some of the seal pieces the text is so small as to be read only with a magnifying glass making the meaning a secret between you and those you choose to tell. Availability and shipping Your purchase will ship in 3-5 business days. Once shipped, please allow a minimum of 3 weeks to receive your order 154 - Thistle