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Snake - Wholeness Medallion Holder

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Snake - Wholeness Medallion Holder

Description
The word “vertu” is the love of or taste for collectible objects or fine objects of art. The Snake Bedside Necklace Stand was hand sculpted in New York and then hand-cast from solid brass by the Werkstatte Carl Auböck. The Werkstatte Carl Auböck has been operating in the same studio since 1908 in Vienna, Austria and their piece have earned cult status among collectors.

First collaborating in 2021 with our classic snake bookends, Beth and Carl were inspired by Beth's love for antique pocket watch stands. These multipurpose stands serve as a sculpture but with a singular utilitarian purpose. They were typically placed bedside so that way a person’s pocket watch was visible at a glance, didn’t get misplaced, and stayed safe and clean. They were inspired to create their own bedside stand for necklaces for the same purpose. Useful, beautiful, meaningful and storied; Just the kind of thing to rest your eyes on as you drift off to sleep.

Each piece is hand-cast from solid brass using the same traditional “lost wax” method of casting that FoundRae utilizes; making one piece at a time.

Details
  • Hand Casted in Solid Brass
  • The Medallion Holder measures 4.25" in Height and 3" in Width
  • Can hold one chain link, medallion or jump ring at a time
  • Made in Austria
  • VT0014-WHO-BR
The word “vertu” is the love of or taste for collectible objects or fine objects of art. The Snake Bedside Necklace Stand was hand sculpted in New York and then hand-cast from solid brass by the Werkstatte Carl Auböck. The Werkstatte Carl Auböck has been operating in the same studio since 1908 in Vienna, Austria and their piece have earned cult status among collectors.

First collaborating in 2021 with our classic snake bookends, Beth and Carl were inspired by Beth's love for antique pocket watch stands. These multipurpose stands serve as a sculpture but with a singular utilitarian purpose. They were typically placed bedside so that way a person’s pocket watch was visible at a glance, didn’t get misplaced, and stayed safe and clean. They were inspired to create their own bedside stand for necklaces for the same purpose. Useful, beautiful, meaningful and storied; Just the kind of thing to rest your eyes on as you drift off to sleep.

Each piece is hand-cast from solid brass using the same traditional “lost wax” method of casting that FoundRae utilizes; making one piece at a time.

  • Hand Casted in Solid Brass
  • The Medallion Holder measures 4.25" in Height and 3" in Width
  • Can hold one chain link, medallion or jump ring at a time
  • Made in Austria
  • VT0014-WHO-BR

Care Instructions

HOW TO CARE FOR THIS PIECE?

The biggest danger to enamel is cracking due to the impact of dropping it on hard surfaces. Wrap enamel jewelry in a soft cloth before storing to prevent the glass enamel from sustaining chips or scratches from your other jewelry. If damage occurs, we will gladly repair the piece for you, feel free to email us at clientcare@foundrae.com or call us at  +1 (844)-731-0808.

HOW TO CLEAN THIS PIECE?

Shine enamel with a microfiber cloth and lukewarm water. Apply makeup, perfume and hair spray before putting on jewelry, and do not wear your gold or enameled pieces in a swimming pool. Chlorine can damage gold, causing it to pit or become brittle. Gold pieces can be polished by your local jeweler.

WHAT TO AVOID?

Apply makeup, perfume and hair spray before putting on jewelry, and do not wear your gold or enameled pieces in a swimming pool. Chlorine can damage gold, causing it to pit or become brittle. Gold pieces can be polished by your local jeweler.

REPAIRS, WE’RE HERE TO HELP!

As jewelry lovers we all know how important your jewelry is. We’re here to help you. If your jewelry is in need of repair, you may mail in your repair or come to the store.

Please email us at clientcare@foundrae.com or call us at +1 (844)-731-0808 to give us more details about your repair needs.

Shipping

Upon receipt of the order, you will receive an order confirmation and a Foundrae team member will reach out within 1-2 business days with order updates or a tracking number. Lead-times vary by item type. We do have limited inventory in our store but generally keep stock of all core medallion and chain options. If the piece is in stock we can ship immediately, but if we do not have inventory, each piece is individually made and requires a 4-6 week shipping window.

- Rings require a 4-6 week lead time, as we do not carry all sizes.
- Custom pieces require a 6-8 week shipping window once artwork has been approved.

    Please inquire if there is a greater urgency to the timing of the delivery. We wish to accommodate customer’s delivery requests if it’s in our ability.

    You can choose to cancel your order within 24 hours of receipt of shipping window notice. If we do not receive a notice of cancellation within 24 hours, we will go forward with production and the return policy will apply.

    Please email us to inquire about the status of your purchase or any additional questions that you might have at clientcare@foundrae.com

    Domestic Shipping Options

    Domestic orders are shipped FedEx insured 2-day for free with a minimum purchase of $1000. All orders under $1000 will ship at a $20 flat rate. 

    Domestic orders also have the option for Fedex insured overnight at a $30 flat rate.

    All shipments are subject to payment in full by customer. We will send you an email with a tracking number once your order has shipped. 

    All packages are insured and your order confirmation email will note whether a signature is required at the time of delivery.

    We offer same day delivery via messenger service for orders located in New York City ONLY for a $20 flat rate. For same day messenger delivery, orders should be placed before 4:30 pm in order to receive the same day. All messenger orders after 4:30 pm will be delivered the next day.

    International Shipping Options

    International orders are shipped by either DHL or FedEx insured air at $75 flat rate (shipping service dependent on the shipping country). FedEx considers all U.S territories as international shipments (i.e Puerto Rico, Guam). All shipments and duties for both DHL and FedEx (if applicable) are subject to payment in full by customer. 

    FoundRae is not responsible for any duties or taxes incurred by the country that we are shipping to. The customer is responsible to pay taxes and duties upon delivery.

    All packages are insured and a signature is required upon receipt.

    Assistance

    NEED HELP WITH YOUR PURCHASE?

    Do you have questions regarding a piece?
    You can email your questions at clientcare@foundrae.com, and our team will respond within 48 hours or call our team, we are available everyday from 10am-7pm EST at (844)-731-0808



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    Wholeness

    This piece is derived from the Wholeness Tenet. Wholeness encourages us to seek unity through growth and balance and, like a snake, to shed the skin we have outgrown. Below are the symbols and their meaning.

    • Crescent From the Latin root word, crescere, to grow, reminding us that every day is a new day to work towards truth.
    • Fire Symbol The divine triangle is associated with pyramids & sacred mountains; within the elements it is Fire, representing the journey of self discovery & transformation.
    • Snake The snake is valued as a talisman of rejuvenation. In order to grow, it must shed its skin. Shown here with the Fire triangle, coupling rejuvenation with transformation.
    • Star The star represents energy & divine guidance.
    Learn more about the different tenets