Diana’s Custom Cross

From the foundation,
the symbol of water,
a small “knot” representing movement.

Above this a chalice,
from it rising the sign of Pisces
(her birth sign)
which supports the communion wafer
and above that the image of the chalice rises above.

This signifies the “spirit” of communion
transcending its physical restraints.
On either side is the waxing and waning moon,
signifying her name “Diana”
(the Goddess of the hunt and protector of the innocent).

In the center is the equal armed cross
symbolizing the material world.
It was carved to be convex:
capturing light and reflecting it differently
each time you see it:
much as the world does.
This is a reminder to “look twice”
for everything may not be as it seems.

Above this is the Sun,
the center of our Solar System,
typically the symbol
of the “center of all things”
and “the light”,
the source of all things.

Diana’s Custom Cross is a very large,
heavy, solid sterling piece
designed for specially for Diana.

If you would like something made specificity for you,
please visit my How to order Custom Page.

The Solar Cross Earrings

This shape has been cited in the prehistoric religions of the bronze age of Europe.
Connected with the Bronze Age of Europe’s Spoked Chariot wheel
(originally, the wheel had four spokes)
seems to have reached Europe in the mid second millennium BC
in the context of the Sun Chariot.

The symbol also appears on the Snoldelev Stone in Denmark:
a ninth century Rune Stone.

In Native American terms,
the symbol represents the universe separated in it’s active and passive principles.
Similar to the descendants of the old religions of Europe Solar Traditions,
the wheel of the year illustrates the movement of the seasons:
the solstices and equinoxes.
The time of year has great meaning to the Old Ways: when to plant,
when to harvest, when to prepare for winter and so on.

Made of metal,
but the texture is that of stone,
referring to it’s ancient origins.
The Solar Cross Earrings
are bold and stand away from the disk:
slightly domed;
giving this piece a very three dimensional feel

DNA Bracelet

In my line of jewelry,
I have designed and created several pieces
which reflect the concept and design of DNA:
a pendant, earrings and a bracelet.
For the Bracelet:
each link is separately cast
with tiny interlocking hinges
allowing it to flow smoothly over your wrist,
all done by hand.

Perfect for Microbiologists and other folks who work with the tiny encoders.
If you wish to have a DNA Bracelet created for you
Please visit my
Dna Bracelet Page.

Trillium Amulet

In his own words:

“I am very blessed by the people in my life. Several months ago, I was looking for a way to represent “Home”. I debated lots of different options most of which had “3′s” in them. Then I came across a post I sent to a friend explaining what a trillium flower was.

“This particular type of Trillium is native to the Great Smokey Mountains of Tn, Ky, NC, and Ga. I have always had them near me except when I lived in Nevada and West Tennessee. I have never know them in such abundance as where I live now in the house I share with Kaly in the foothills of the Smokey’s.

“The name of this species is Trillium Lutem, The Three Fold Flame. I then drew the sketch. Originally it was three circles representing the three worlds of Creation. I removed the center circle which represented Annwn, the Otherworld or the Triple Flame of Creation and replaced it with the Trillium Luteum.

“I sent this picture to my friend and master silversmith Kirk McLaren of Amulets by Merlin with a request that he produce it in silver for me. After some discussion and a bit of magick on his part, the master for the amulet.”

The Trillium Amulet is of solid sterling silver
featuring a Trillium Flower
framed in circles of light and vine
hung with a back bail for wearing with a chain or cord.
This piece is a limited edition amulet
available only to the person who commissioned it
and considered a “Private design”;
not available to the public.

If you would like a piece made specially for you,
Please visit my how to order Custom Jewelry page.

Custom Masonic Dragon Money Clip

This custom one of a kind Dragon Money clip
is 4 inches long with 8 mm garnets for the eyes,
spring loaded to bite the bills. Solid sterling,
this heavy version holds the symbol centered in the snout,
just below the eyes.

If you would like to have a custom version of my money clip,
please visit my How to order custom page.
If you would like to see the various money clips of my line,
please visit Merlin’s Money Clip Page.

One-of-a-kind Grape Vine Brooch

The Grape Vine Brooch features the fruit,
leaf and vine
with a sturdy brooch back.
This pin is a one of many unique,
free-form piece I have made in the past.
Should you wish one like it,
please visit my How to order Custom Jewelry and Sculpture Page.

The Second Seal of Jupiter Amulet

Most historians consider
the Greater key of Solomon was created
between the 14th and the 17th century
with very strong influences from the High Medieval Period.
Primarily,
this is a series of various glyphs,
seals and signants
(more often referred to as “Pentacles”)
which correspond to the Planetary qualities
(remember this is Renaissance times,
so the moon and sun are included,
while the outer planets are not).
Each pentacle is attributed to a planet and holds an aspect,
yet not all of the qualities ascribed there to.
As in most medieval grimoires,
magical operations are performed
through the power of (the Christian or Hebrew) God,
to whom all the invocations are addressed.
Before any of these operations are performed,
the operator must confess his sins and purge himself of evil,
invoking protection.
It is interesting to note here,
the acknowledgment of celestial beings
other than Jesus.
The saints and angelic beings,
even the pentacles themselves
(although attributed to the “planets”)
and hold the names of the Old God(dess)s.
Over the years I have created many of these seals,
one of which I produce regularly in my line of Jewelry:
the Second Seal of Jupiter.

To quote directly from the manuscripts:

“The Second Pentacle of Jupiter. – This is proper for acquiring
glory, honors, dignities, riches, and all kinds of good, together with great tranquility
of mind; also to discover Treasures and chase away the Spirits who preside over them.
It should be written upon Virgin Parchment, with the pen of the swallow and the
blood of the screech-owl.
**Editor’s Note.– In the center of the Hexagram are the letters of the Name AHIH,
Eheieh; in the upper and lower angles of the same, those of the Name AB, the Father;
in the remaining angles those of the Name IHVH. I believe the letters outside the
Hexagram in the reentering angles to be intended for those of the first two words of
the Versicle, which is taken from Psalm cxii. 3:– “Wealth and Riches are in his house,
and his righteousness endureth for ever.”

This is for those who are “seeking Hidden Treasures”,
primarily the way I have interpreted this is the process of seeking hidden,
inner qualities of One’s Own Self.

In my re-creation
I carved the seal as a disk:
the circle is “cut” into the disk
and the lettering is embossed (raised) from the surface of the amulet.
I have included a jump ring from which to hang the piece.

To order you copy,
please visit my Second Seal of Jupiter Page.

The Solar Cross Amulet

This shape has been cited
in the prehistoric religions
the bronze age of Europe’s Spoked Chariot Wheel
(originally, the wheel had four spokes)
seems to have reached Europe
in the mid second millennium BC
of the Sun Chariot.

The symbol also appears on the Snoldelev Stone in Denmark:
a ninth century Rune Stone.

In Native American lore,
the Solar Cross represents
the universe separated
into active and passive principles.
Similar to the descendants
of the old religions
of Europe’s Solar Traditions:
the wheel of the year
illustrates the movement of the seasons:
the solstices and equinoxes.
The time of year has great meaning
to the Old Ways:
when to plant,
when to harvest,
when to prepare for winter
and much more.

The Solar Cross Amulet is made of metal,
but the texture is that of stone,
referring to it’s ancient origins.
The cross is bold
and stands away from the disk:
slightly domed;
giving this piece
a very three dimensional feel

In the words of Thomas Inman, published in 1869:

“It is by Egyptologists called the symbol of life.
It is also called the “handled cross”,
or crux ansata.
It represents the male triad and the female unit,
under a decent form.
There are few symbols more commonly met
with in Egyptian art.
In some remarkable sculptures,
where the sun’s rays are represented as terminating in hands,
the offerings which these bring are many a crux ansata,
emblematic of the truth that a fruitful union
is a gift from the deity.”

The Classic Ankh Amulet

I have re-created the classic shape of the Ankh for my line of jewelry.
A classic rendering of an ancient Egyptian symbol
of the tenacity of life.
Very strong and solid.
Texture is smooth yet holds the feeling of a relic.
To get yours, please visit my Classic Ankh Page.

The Scrying Amulet

A Sphere of opalescent glass gripped in a sterling silver hand.
The classic image of a crystal ball
set into the fingers of a tiny sculpted hand

The Scrying Amulet is designed to hang on a top bail
which sweeps around the wrist like a tiny serpent.
The glass is opalescent creating a multi-colored effect
swirling as it turns,
bouncing light through it’s spherical lens.