Always Wandering Never Unfaithful - Silver Swallow Wax Seal Necklace - Antique Bird Jewelry motto in German the words framing this piece

the words framing this piece reads in Latin:Non Solum Ingenii Verum Etiam Virtutis(Not Only The Intellect

Tulips were a symbol of wealth and status and were traded like currency

In earlier centuries

Griffins not only mated for life

The symbol of a turtle represents endurance

Always Wandering Never Unfaithful - Silver Swallow Wax Seal Necklace - Antique Bird Jewelry motto in German the words framing this pieceWax seal necklace with a swallow and French motto "Always Wandering, Never Unfaithful". Antique bird wax seal jewelry in silver. The words framing this piece reads in French: Toujours Errante, Jamais Infidle (Always Wandering, Never Unfaithful) The swallow is a symbol of honor, faith, love and hope. The wax seal used in creating this necklace dates back to the 1840s, an authentic antique wax seal from the Napoleon III of France era. Note: * this