The Cachet Collection is a captivating range of
double-sided, Victorian wax seal replicas, cast in fine metal from rare
sets of 19th century (ca. 1840s) French and Italian matrices. Made
start to finish in Michigan.
"Cachet" is French for a "seal affixed to a letter or document," which
was the purpose of the original seals. Victorian men and women would
keep a seal (or set of seals) at their desk, right next to their ink and
pen, paper, candle, and wax. The seals were functional tools but also
tiny works of art.
Look closer! The seals are intricately detailed with images and mottos
about friendship, love, suffering, luck, and choice. Some of them are
incredibly sentimental and moving, others are more lighthearted and
witty. The messages of these seals are just as relevant and meaningful
now as they were 150 years ago - perhaps even more so.
For the Victorians, choosing which seal to use on the outside of their
letter was a very personal and important choice, inspired by the
contents of the letter and the recipient. News of a death in the family
required a somber seal, a word to a lover something tender or playful,
something to an acquaintance or business partner perhaps just the day of
the week. The choice is equally personal today: which charm is right
for you? As a busy mom and business owner, I wear Cachet No. 4 every
day: I strive to be fast and efficient (like the racing greyhound) and
also calm and steady (like the cliff in the storm). On a good day, I might even be both at once - just like my charm!
The Cachet Collection is supremely wearable, gift-able, and collectible. Each pendant charm comes with
custom ticketing complete with macro photographs of the seal and a
meaningful translation. Chains available as well as classy Jean Jean
gift bags. Diamond-studded versions are rolling out right now and rings are coming super-soon. Come see me!
