Moon Jewelry

The Amulet of Morgan le Fay

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on August 19, 2019
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A classic figure from Celtic Lore. Her Origins are vague and encompass many different figures which include the Arthurian legends of a sorceress, protector, healer and spiritual sister of King Arthur. In some versions of Her story She has been elevated to Queen of the Fairies and even Goddess.

For this version Morgan is placed in the Pentacle representing the elements where she offers her Blessings. Below are the feathers of the Raven: the bird who watches and often bring omens.  She is Crowned with a crescent Moon.

This amulet is heavy for it’s size: 1.25” tall with a bail behind the crescent moon so the amulet on a chain or cord appears to be “floating”.

Originally this amulet was commissioned by a client who wanted her vision of Morgan le Fay depicted as an amulet. This has been reproduced with her permission.

To get your Amulet of Morgan le Fay, please visit Her page in my website
If you are wanting something of your own design, please visit my “How to order custom” page.

Moon Flame Amulet from Amulets by Merlin

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on December 19, 2015
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Fire and water have a tendency to cancel each other out,
yet we see this surprising combination in a multitude of forms.
The balance of a caldron over a fire is a great example:
the element of fire is beneath a body of water,
an elemental balance between forces:
the fire too low and the caldron will remain cold;
the fire too high and the water will boil over and extinguish the flame.
When working with opposites,
it is a question of balance:
heating the water until it goes from liquid to a gas:
transforming it as Elemental fire often does.

In a grand scale: stars
are a liquid-fire (plasma) form of Hydrogen
(the most plentiful substance in the known Universe).
Through heat and pressure the “gas” becomes liquid flame
and crushes the molecules into new forms of matter
only to explode out into surrounding space as a Nova.
Cascading into the surrounding space as iron,
gold and many other forms of mater.

We see this time and again:
leaves immersed in the medium of water
with the aide of fire’s trans-formative qualities to make a simple cup of tea.

Moon Flame Amulet
The Moon Flame Amulet

On a cold winter evening,
I found myself musing over the mixture of images:
the flame of transformation
and the Moon representing the tides of our watery oceans
sculpted a tiny piece:
a crescent moon gilded by flame
solidified in sterling silver:
the Moon Flame Amulet.
The flame is “almost” many things..
do you see a face?
a figure dancing in the light?
The Moon Flame is ever-changing…

Moon Phase Chain from Amulets by Merlin

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on December 9, 2015
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The moon has been a powerful influence physically and mythic for centuries. The Lore of humanity across many cultures have attributed the Moon to many things. Watching the moon in it’s phases is something we have been doing for a very long time.

Moon Phase Chain

In Astrology, those born under different Lunar phases (Lunation) are said to have specific qualities:

Within the first quarter: (similar to Aries) they will probably prefer to take the initiative and will be ready to look for new interests in life, new people and new ideas.

In the second quarter: (similar to Leo) The person will be locked into their goals and have a strong need to create a legacy. They have a charisma drawing others to them, but instinctively use others rather than help them.

In the Third quarter or Full Moon: (like Libra) The person will need friendships, colleagues and relationships, and will relate well to others; easily able to achieve a balance between want and need. They will either be drawn to highly successful people or achieve success; both with the help of others.

In the third quarter (like Capricorn) they will often have clairvoyant insight and follow hunches rather than be logical; and will finish projects others start; reorganizing and sorting out problems left by others.

Many civilizations have relied on a lunar calendar. In China, the ideas are broken down to seven and a half day patterns

First quarter (new): The first quarter symbolizes birth, renewal, sowing and awakening, and is associated with spring.

Second quarter (waxing): The second quarter symbolizes potency, maturity, full growth and development, and is associated with summer.

Third quarter (full): The third quarter symbolizes organization, harvest, collection and storage, and is associated with autumn.

Fourth quarter (waning): The fourth quarter symbolizes completion, conclusion, hibernation and rest, and is associated with winter.

Much is written on the subject and include nodes, mansions or nakshatras, lunation and so on. For those who love Luna in her many aspects, I have created the Moon Phase Chain. Each link is carved front and back with craters representing the lunar surface, each in a phase: full, waxing and waning, gibbous and crescent. I make a variety of sizes from earrings and bracelets to full necklaces and belly chains.

If you would like a Moon Phase chain made for you, please visit my website featuring the Moon Phase Chain as a bracelet or longer as necklaces.

More hand made chain by Merlin may be found here
Other jewelry from Amulets by Merlin may be found here

Toasting the Moon Amulet from Amulets by Merlin

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on October 20, 2015
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When Allyn was attending collage,
he received an assignment to create an educational video.
Allyn had been helping me in my shop off and on since he was 11 years old,
so he knows the process quite well.
One evening he burst into my home with a borrowed Video camera
and told me of his assignment.

Toasting the Moon Amulet

Toasting the Moon Amulet

Within minutes
I found myself the subject of a class project,
first sketching a design
and then under the glare of a lens
and I carved the piece.
We were letting the investment set up
when we noticed it was 3am.

The following day Allyn was at it again,
this time balancing precariously in the rafters of my studio
as I melted the silver and cast.
Laughing the entire time
we finished up weeks ahead of his deadline
and he was pleased with his grade!

I came across his footage and decided to clean it up a bit.
A little lute music, new titles and a logo,
a short tutorial for your pleasure.
To view it,
please visit my:

“How to order custom jewelry Page“

It clarifies the lost wax process
and perhaps a peek at the rhythm of this art.

The amulet itself is of a crescent moon,
a relief of a tree and under the tree is a man toasting to the Lunar Light.
Before Allyn asked me to create this piece for the video,
I was musing over the idea as a design I wanted to do.
Allyn gave me the excuse!

Other Amulets may be seen at the
Amulets Page
created and developed
by Kirk McLaren
of Amulets by Merlin

Witch on a Broom Pendant from Amulets by Merlin

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on October 11, 2015
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One of the classic images of Halloween
is a witch riding on a broom stick.
However since the sixties
and the hit series “Bewitched”
the images turned from the “old crone”
to a beautiful woman riding side saddle on her besom.

Merlin's Witch on a broom Amulet

Merlin’s Witch on a broom Amulet

Like most people in my age group,
the icon stuck with me for years:
the sense of freedom to ride with ease across an inky sky
with the full moon framing a beautiful face,
a Witch to remember!

In my later years
I have met many women that have “come out of the closet”
most of them tend to resemble Samantha:
beauty, talent and a great sense of humor.

As a dedication to this vision of loveliness,
I have created the amulet: “Witch on a broom Amulet”
1 5/8” by one inch tall with a bail behind the moon:
positioned to give the sense of “floating” on your chain or cord.
Not just for Halloween,
the Beauty may be worn year around to spice up your day
“I’m feeling Witchy!”

more of Merlin’s Amulets may be seen at the
Merlin’s Amulets
created and developed
by Kirk McLaren
of Amulets by Merlin

The Elvin Moon Amulet from Amulets by Merlin

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on October 2, 2015
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An unfeasible image:
a tree rooted in a crescent moon,
the branches hold tiny stars
a cosmos within itself.

Elvin Moon Amulet

Elvin Moon Amulet

Modern fantasy stories of a race existed long before Mankind walked the earth.
European Lore refers to the race as one
lived with one foot in the realm of Fairy
one foot in the “mundane” world.
The Old Religion based on the forces of nature
describes these stories with images of sacred trees
so large
the very branches themselves
reached into the stars.

The Old stories remind us
of the Truth hidden in fiction;
children’s stories that hold the lessons of life
are only truly realized when we reach adulthood.
The impressions of virtue
to the pure of heart
and to those new to life captured
in tales of elves and fairies
struggling to bring peace to a troubled world.
The Fairy Tale may at times be more true to the heart
than the most mundane experience
because it hearkens to a time when we could see with our hearts
without the jaded perspective of a crushed hope.

Merlin’s Elvin Moon Amulet:
A Moon Talisman,
from it a tree with seven stars in the branches
and roots in the cradle of a crescent.

more of Merlin’s Amulets may be seen at the
Merlin’s Amulet Page
created and developed
by Kirk McLaren
of Amulets by Merlin

Merlin’s Sun and Moon Amulet

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on September 8, 2015
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A combination of the solar and lunar influences
with a whimsical feel.

Sun and Moon Amulet

Sun and Moon Amulet

Mingling the ideas presented in the Tarot Series,
an amulet with highlights of the Sun and Moon Amulets:
The Sun refers to the “countenance”,
the persona one creates and projects in daily life;
the way we use masks to protect our selves and others.
Giving the Sun a face is a classic pictogram of its brilliant personality.

The Moon presents qualities of a more private reflection.
Dreams, visions and the vary path of life we travel.
The Moon is often referred to as the Feminine qualities;
however there is a conflict of opinion between the French and the German symbolism
but the Tarot references remain the same.

The two images combine in a fusion between the Lunar and Solar qualities we all hold.
As the sun shines,
the face looks directly at us
while the moon looks to the sun in mild amusement.

The Sun and Moon Amulet is chosen by those who endeavor
to balance their masculine and feminine natures,
to strengthen their abilities to visualize,
protect and follow through with their dreams and aspirations with humor and grace.

The Sun and Moon Amulet may be used as a Talisman,

Other Amulets my be seen at the
Amulets Page
created and developed
by Kirk McLaren
of Amulets by Merlin

Merlin’s Elvin Moon Amulet

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on July 16, 2015
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Modern fantasy stories
rely on the old tales
of a race that existed
long before Mankind walked the earth.
European Lore refers to the race
as one that lived with one foot in the realm of Fairy
and one foot in the “mundane” world.
The old religion
based on the forces of nature
describes these stories
with images of sacred trees
so large
that the very branches themselves
reached into the stars.

Elvin Moon Amulet

Elvin Moon Amulet

The Old stories
remind us of the truth hidden in fiction;
children’s stories hold the lessons of life
are only truly realized when we reach adulthood.
The impressions of virtue to the pure of heart
and to those new to life
captured in tales of elves and fairies
struggling to bring peace to a troubled world.

The Fairy Tale may at times
be more true to the heart
than the most mundane experience
because it harkens to a time when we could see
with our hearts
without the jaded perspective of a crushed hope.

To capture the feel of the Old Stories,
I developed the image of the Elvin Moon:
A tree with seven stars in the branches
and the roots resting in the cradle of a crescent moon.
This subtle image of the old perspective
is highlighted with a detailed root system
and matching branches.

The Elvin Moon Amulet
is intended to recall the days when Truth was apparent,
when Virtue was something to strive for
and when integrity was accepted
as the foundation of one’s life.

For more jewelry of Moons, stars and suns, please visit my Celestials Page

Merlin’s Sun and the Moon

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on July 7, 2015
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This amulet was by request some years ago.
A client wanted a combination of the solar and lunar influences
with a whimsical feel.

Sun and Moon Amulet

Mingling the ideas presented in the Tarot Series,
I developed an amulet with highlights of the Sun and Moon Amulets:

The Sun
refers to the “countenance”,
the persona one creates and projects in daily life;
the way we use masks to protect our selves and others.
Giving the Sun a face
is a classic illustration
of it’s brilliant personality.

The Moon
presents qualities of a more private reflection.
Dreams,
visions and the vary path of life we travel.
The Moon is often referred to as the Feminine qualities;
however there is a conflict of opinion
between the French and the German symbolism
however the Tarot references remain the same.

The two images combine in a fusion
between the Lunar and Solar qualities we all hold.
As the sun shines forth,
the face looks directly at us
the moon looks to the sun in mild amusement.

The Sun and Moon Amulet
is chosen by those who endeavor to balance their masculine and feminine natures,
to strengthen their abilities to visualize,
to protect and follow through with their dreams and aspirations
with humor and grace.

The Sun and Moon Amulet is a deeply sculpted piece
with a bail placed on the back for you to string a chain or cord.

Not exactly what you are looking for?
I can make “your version” if you wish
For more about personalized jewelry
Please visit my
how to order custom jewelry page

Merlin’s Custom Amulet to Protect Against Evil

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on May 27, 2015
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I typically create amulets of an esoteric nature, most of the time specificity to enhance Spirit, to focus on the Sacred or to celebrate joy, beauty and other worth while endeavors. However from time to time I am requested to create an amulet for protection.

Amulet to Protect Against Evil

Recently I created one of the classic amulets to “Protect against Evil”, from the classic body of work: Greater Key of Solomon.

The Key of Solomon is a collection of composite symbols (or mandalas) which combine sacred writings and symbols, each dedicated to specific “Planets”. When originally developed the concept of a “Planet” included both the Moon and the Sun. Although attributed to the Hebrew King Solomon, the earliest found references to the Key is near the 12th to 14th centuries (depending on your historical reference).

A client requested the seal of “Protection against Evil”;  the The Fourth Pentacle of the Moon.

From the Greater Key of Solomon:

“This defendeth thee from all evil sources, and from all injury unto soul or body. Its Angel, Sophiel, giveth the knowledge of the virtue of all herbs and stones; and unto whomsoever shall name
him, he will procure the knowledge of all.”

The image is that of a hand emerging from a cloud and pointing to The Divine Name Eheieh Asher Eheieh, and the Names of the Angels Yahel and Sophiel.

Around the edge of the disk is written in Latin :

“Let them be confounded who persecute me, and let me not be confounded; let them fear, and not I.”

I did not make a mold for reproduction, and for this kind of work it really shouldn’t. Making each one by hand enhances the purpose and intent of the piece as well as calibrating the amulet for the person for whom it is intended.

If you are interested in one of the keys made for you, or any amulet with a Purpose, please visit my How to order Custom Page.

To see my collection of Pentacles, please visit my Pentacle Page