Ouroboros

One-of-a-kind Ouroboros Penannular Brooch from Amulets by Merlin

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on October 14, 2015
Posted in: Brooches, Celtic Jewelry, Custom Jewelry, Dragon Jewelry, Multi Faith, Ouroboros, Pagan Jewelry. Tagged: , , , , , , . Leave a comment

One of my favorite activities
is to create things never made before;
this was one of them!
I have already been producing the Ouroboros Ring for some time,
however a fellow wanted to have something specially made
that touches both his Celtic Heritage and his love for the Ouroboros:
the Ouroboros Penannular Brooch!

Ouroboros Penannular Brooch

Ouroboros Penannular Brooch

The Worm Himself
is a solid carving with the ability to be viewed from both sides,
a fully detailed face and the traditional diamond scalded spine.
Unlike the Ladies’ Penannular,
this is a solid ring with a “free” pin.
By his request I created the pin without a head and to replicate a sewing needle.
The way it is worn is that the ring of the Ouroboros is placed on the cloak
(or Great Kilt)
and the needle pierces the material underneath after bunching it up
though the ring thus securing the Brooch and cloak together.

This is a one-of-a-kind piece
with no mold taken for reproduction,
however
if you wish to have something similar made
(or anything of the kind) simply ask!

Merlin’s One-of-a-kind Ouroboros Penannular Brooch

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on July 26, 2015
Posted in: Brooches, Celtic Jewelry, Celtic Lore, Cloak Clasps, Custom Jewelry, Ouroboros. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

I have already produced the Ouroboros Ring for some time,
however a gentleman wanted to have something specially made
touching both his Celtic Heritage and his love for the Ouroboros:
the Ouroboros Penannular Brooch!

Ouroboros Penannular Brooch

Ouroboros Penannular Brooch

The Worm Himself
A solid three dimensional carving ,
a fully detailed with a traditional diamond scalded spine.
Unlike a Ladies’ Penannular,
this is a solid ring with a “free” pin.
By his request I created the pin without a head like a sewing needle.
It is worn with the ring of the Ouroboros placed on the cloak
(or Great Kilt)
with the needle piercing the material underneath (after bunching it up a bit!)
the ring thus securing the Brooch and cloak together.

This is a one-of-a-kind piece
with no mold taken for reproduction,
however
if you wish to have something similar made
(or anything of the kind) simply ask!

Merlin’s Ouroboros Ring

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on July 4, 2015
Posted in: Jewelry design, Ouroboros, Rings. Tagged: , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

The Ouroboros (also spelled Uroboros and Oroboris),
an ancient symbol of a serpent swallowing its own tail.
From 1600 B.C. in Egypt to the movie: “the Never Ending Story”
the Ouroboros has been found in cultures through out the ages.

The Ouroboros Ring

The Ouroboros Ring

The Ouroboros often represents cyclical or self-reflexivity,
something constantly re-creating itself,
the eternal return,
beginning anew after each cycle.
Primordial Unity
persisting from the beginning
with such force and quality
it cannot be destroyed.

The Ouroboros has been important
in religious and mythological images,
and alchemical illustrations,
It symbolizes the circular nature of their work.

The Ouroboros Ring
Features a small diamond shape in the forehead
symbolizing the “third eye”
perception through illusion;
lightly textured and smooth for comfort.
Each ring is made as it is ordered,
providing the recipient to request unusual sizes.

To get your Ouroborus Ring, please visit my Ouroboros Ring Page

Would you like this ring modified?
Please visit my:
How to order custom page

Merlin’s Snake Amulet

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on June 25, 2015
Posted in: Amulets, nature Jewelry, Ouroboros. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

The Snake has been revered as a Spiritual Symbol
by many different spiritual paths.
The Egyptians use them as a symbol of royalty.
The Greeks referred to the Cobra as “ the Little King” or Basilisk.
Snakes may be found in the Caduceus of medicine.
The Ouroboros is a symbol of eternity
as it swallows it’s own tail.

The Snake Amulet

The Snake Amulet

In the Study of Yoga,
the snake symbolizes Kundalini:
spiritual energy awakened and harnessed.
Although in some sectors,
the snake has gotten some bad press,
in general,
the snake has been viewed as a soul guide,
past life memories,
the wisdom of the Goddess,
Freedom from Religious prosecution
and many other ideas.

The Snake Amulet is focused
on the head and cowl of the Cobra,
it’s body disappears beyond sight.
When coiled,
the cobra’s tail disappears into it’s coils,
so too this image shows a snake “without a tail”.
Tongue out and watching your every move,
this snake is focused
and ready to strike if needs be.

To get your Snake Amulet,
be sure to visit my Snake Amulet page

More amulets of Nature may be found in my Flora and Fauna page

Merlin’s Ouroboros Amulet

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on May 31, 2015
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The Ouroboros (also spelled Uroboros and Oroboris), is an ancient symbol illustrated by a serpent swallowing its own tail, forming a circle. From 1600 B.C. in Egypt to the movie: “the Never Ending Story” the Ouroboros has been found through out many ages, cultures and lore.

The Ouroboros Amulet

The Ouroboros often represents self-reflexivity, something constantly re-creating itself, the eternal return, and other things perceived as cycles that begin anew as soon as they end. It can also signify the concept of primordial unity related to persisting from the beginning with such force or qualities it cannot be destroyed. The Ouroboros has been important in religious and mythological imagery, used in alchemical illustrations, where it symbolizes the circular nature of the work.

Amulets by Merlin has captured the Ouroboros in an Amulet with a small diamond shape on the forehead symbolizing the “third eye” adding the concept of perception; textured with scales all around it’s body including “belly scales” this is a full three dimensional sculpture of the Famous Ouroboros.

To purchase yours, please visit my Ouroboros Amulet Page.

Merlin’s Large Custom Worm Ouroboros Amulet

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on May 17, 2015
Posted in: Amulets, Custom Jewelry, Multi Faith, Ouroboros. Tagged: , , , , . Leave a comment

My latest version of the Worm Ouroboros as an amulet, this custom, one-of-a-kind bronze pendant is two and one quarter inches across and fully detailed with scales, a “diamond” on the third eye and (classically) swallowing it’s tail. As requested by my client, this is a unique piece with no mold taken. Heavy because of it’s size, it is designed to be hung on a sturdy chain through the middle.

Custom Worm Ouroboros Amulet

I have already made several versions of this piece, one as a custom cloak clasp, and two versions as a ring: one smooth, one with scales. Both of which could be alternately worn as a pendant. This version was designed to be large and developed as a heavy, detailed piece: each scale is textured.

If you are interested in having a similar piece made, please visit my How to order Custom page.

Merlin’s Ouroboros Ring with Scales

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on April 16, 2015
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I have an Ouroboros ring (also spelled Uroboros and Oroboris) in my line for years. After many requests for a different version of the piece, I developed a new and more detailed Ring: Ouroboros Ring with Scales. Like my original version, this is the classic Ouroboros swallowing it’s tail. This time I have omitted the diamond on his head and added scales down his back and along his sides.

The New Ouroboros Ring with Scales
Ouroboros Ring with Scales

The Ouroboros often represents self-reflexivity or cyclical, something constantly re-creating itself, the eternal return, and other things perceived as cycles that begin anew as soon as they end. It can also signify the concept of primordial unity related to persisting from the beginning with such force or qualities it cannot be destroyed. The Ouroboros has been important in religious and mythological imagery, used in alchemical illustrations, where it symbolizes the circular nature of their work.

This piece may also be used as a pendant! Simply place the Ouroboros on your favorite chain or cord. Each ring is made as it is ordered, providing the recipient to request unusual sizes. To purchase yours, please visit my Ouroboros Ring with Scales Page.

Merlin’s Custom Yin-Yang Amulet

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on April 12, 2015
Posted in: Amulets, Ankh Jewelry, Multi Faith, Ouroboros. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

In my line of jewelry, I have a Yin-Yang Amulet.
Wrapped around the edge is the Ouroboros and for the “two spots”
signifying the Light in Darkness and Darkness in Light I placed pentacles.
This amulet has been a part of my line for many years,
quite popular when I was traveling from one festival to another.
The combination of these three ideas in one piece provided an amulet
quite broad in meaning and focused for a particular kind of person.

Recently I received a request to modify the amulet.

Although she loved the idea of the combination she wrote:

“I am more drawn to the Ankh than I am to the Pentacle,

is it possible to replace the Pentacles with Ankhs?”

As I specialize in custom,
I was glad to do it!
And so, the most recent version of this complex amulet has the Ankh replacing the Pentacles: a Custom Yin Yang Amulet.

If you like what you see in my Jewelry Line,
but want a modification,
Write me and let me know what changes you wish and I will be happy to do so.
Modifications are only a small fee,
but with alterations the piece becomes a one-of-a-kind!

Custom Yin Yang

For more information on Custom,
be sure to visit my How to order custom page

One-of-a-kind Ouroboros Penannular Brooch

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on August 30, 2014
Posted in: Brooches, Celtic Lore, Custom Jewelry, Dragon Jewelry, Multi Faith, Ouroboros, Pagan Jewelry. Tagged: , , , , , , . Leave a comment

One of my favorite activities
is to create things never made before;
this was one of them!
I have already been producing the Ouroboros Ring for some time,
however a fellow wanted to have something specially made
that touches both his Celtic Heritage and his love for the Ouroboros:
the Ouroboros Penannular Brooch!

Ouroboros Penannular Brooch

Ouroboros Penannular Brooch

The Worm Himself
is a solid carving with the ability to be viewed from both sides,
a fully detailed face and the traditional diamond scalded spine.
Unlike the Ladies’ Penannular,
this is a solid ring with a “free” pin.
By his request I created the pin without a head and to replicate a sewing needle.
The way it is worn is that the ring of the Ouroboros is placed on the cloak
(or Great Kilt)
and the needle pierces the material underneath after bunching it up
though the ring thus securing the Brooch and cloak together.

This is a one-of-a-kind piece
with no mold taken for reproduction,
however
if you wish to have something similar made
(or anything of the kind) simply ask!

Ouroboros Ring

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on August 4, 2014
Posted in: Ouroboros, Rings. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

The Ouroboros has been important
in religious and mythological imagery,
used in alchemical illustrations,
where it symbolizes the circular nature of their work.

The Ouroboros (also spelled Uroboros and Oroboris),
is an ancient symbol illustrated by a serpent swallowing its own tail,
forming a circle.

From 1600 B.C. in Egypt to the movie: “the Never Ending Story”
the Ouroboros has been found in cultures through out many ages.

The Ouroboros Ring

The Ouroboros Ring

The Ouroboros often represents self-reflexivity or cyclicality,
something constantly re-creating itself,
the eternal return,
and other things perceived as cycles
begin anew as soon as they end.
It can also signify
the concept of primordial unity
persisting from the beginning
with such force and quality
it cannot be destroyed.

The Ouroboros Ring for your finger.
This version has a small diamond shape cut into the forehead
symbolizing the “third eye”
adding the concept of perception through illusion;
lightly textured and smooth for comfort and wear ability.
Each ring is made as it is ordered,
providing the recipient to request unusual sizes.

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