Merlin’s Pentacle Earrings

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on June 27, 2015
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Pentacles often had no connotation of “five”
in the old magical documents,
but were magical talismans inscribed with any symbol or character.
The most common “pentacle” is the five point star.
In it’s earliest form symbolized the first “ADAM”,
signified in early art as “Human Perfection”,
the “First Man” in the Garden of Eden.

Pentacle Earrings

Pentacle Earrings

Pentacles are used in the Tarot
to signify Matter or the Material World.
Each of the Pentacle cards represents a scenario and lesson about money,
influence and decisions.
The five pointed star is found everywhere
from a Sheriff’s badge to a countries’ flag;
it is found in nature within apples,
in flowers and trees.

The Pentacles as a five pointed star
represents the balance between the Elements
(Fire, Water, Air, Earth)
under the Spirit (the top point).
When presented with the top point up,
this is a symbol of health,
wisdom, balance and good fortune.

The Pentacle Earrings are solid,
yet light with a top bail
and soldered jump rings for security;
mounted on Shepard Hook earring findings.
I make them in sterling silver,
however I have been known to create them in other metals for special orders.
To get your pair of Pentacle Earrings, please visit my Pentacle earring page.

More earring designs may be found on my Earrings Page

More pentacles may be found on my Pentacles Page

Merlin’s Sun Sword Earrings

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on June 26, 2015
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A pair of sun swords for your ears.
The classic wavy blades of Olde.
Quillons (cross guards) in the medieval style and round pummel.
A small loop at the top for the Shepard’s hook earrings.

The Sun Sword Earrings

The Sun Sword Earrings

A sword design found in many Norse versions,
the curving of the blade catches the light like icicles.
The swords are one and an eight inches long,
full three dimensional carvings
(not one sided!)
may be viewed from both sides.

Light, comfortable and shiny!
To get your Sun Sword earrings,
please visit my Sun Sword Earring Page.

For more earring designs by Merlin, please visit my Earrings Page!

Merlin’s Snake Amulet

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on June 25, 2015
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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 Drum Circle Collection

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on June 23, 2015
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Inspired by the drum circle!
Drummers, dancers and guardians of the fire,
each figure participates in the drum circle in their own way.
A man and woman drummer,
two male dancers with antlers on their heads,
one entering the circle,
one “holding” energy within his hands,
two women dancing in long and flowing skirts,
one woman playing a tambourine,
one girl simply leaping out of shear happiness.
A man striding through the drum circle
and finally
a guardian standing to protect
those who are celebrating the circles music.

Drum Circle Collection

Drum Circle Collection

Each figure is only one inch tall,
a full three dimensional sculpture
with front and back
and a small opening at the top from which to hang your chain or cord.
Although each of these dancers
and drummers may be purchased separately,
this offers you the entire collection.

These amulets of the Drum Circle
may be used as charms for your drum;
components to your charm bracelet hang on a jacket
or as a pendant around your neck.
For those that love the drum,
rhythm and music in general;
evoking exuberant cooperation,
spontaneous creativity and Joy.

To get your Drum Circle Collection, please visit my Drum Circle Collection Page

To see the individual pieces please see my Dancer’s Page

Merlin’s Ra Amulet

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on June 22, 2015
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The Sun represents light, warmth,
and growth making sun deities very important to early cultures;
it is no coincidence that the sun came to be the supreme ruler.
In Egyptian myths,
the Sun was seen as Ra.

The Ra Amulet

The Ra Amulet

Ra travels in The Boat of the Millions
protecting its fires from the waters
of the underworld during the night.
Ra travels in the Sun Ship
with various other deities including Set,
Mehen and Ma’at who guided the boat’s course.
Sunrise is the rebirth of the Ra by the goddess Nut and the sky,
thus attributing the earliest written concept
of rebirth and renewal to Ra
the Creator and protector
of the Light.

The images typically reveal Ra in profile.
This Ra Amulet develops a full face of the God
looking straight at you.
This is both to intensify the aspect of the Noble Deity
and to herald the New Aeon:
what was once considered sacred and set aside
is now in our midst are recognized
for what they truly are.

The Ra Amulet is a solid,
heavy two inch amulet
with a back bail positioned behind the disk of the Sun
for a chain or cord.
To get yours,
please visit my Ra Amulet Page.

More gods and Goddesses may be seen on my Mythical Jewelry Page

Merlin’s Fairy of Air Amulet

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on June 21, 2015
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A Fairy on the wing…

A bringer of music,
inspiration and happiness to all with hears to hear.
The Fairy of Air rides the winds of melody and song,
ready to harmonize and spread good cheer.

The Fairy of Air

The Fairy of Air

The Fairy of Air is a tiny sculpture of an Angelic figure,
cloaked in motion and framed in feathery wings carrying a Celtic Style Harp.
Angel, Fairy and Muse,
she is a welcome sprite for musicians
and music lovers Everywhere.

A back bail is behind her head
to give the appearance of floating on your chain or cord.

To order yours, please visit my Fairy of Air Page

Other Amulets of Mythical Lore may be found on my Mythicals Page

Diana’s Cross ~ A Merlin Custom Amulet

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on June 20, 2015
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A cross commissioned for my friend Diana,
To be worn for her liturgical practices at her church:
giving blessings and communion.
This over-sized pectoral cross had enough room for detailed design,
so I have included symbols which personalize it.

Diana's Custom Cross

Diana’s Custom Cross

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

Above this a Chalice referring to the the Holy Grail,
from it rising the sign of Pisces
(her birth sign)
supporting a communion wafer.

Signifying 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,
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 amulet
designed for specially for Diana.

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

Merlin’s Solar Cross Earrings

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on June 20, 2015
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An equal Armed cross in a circle
sometimes referred to a Odin’s Cross as earrings.

The Solar Cross Earrings

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 European 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 etc.

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 them a very three dimensional feel

More Earrings may be seen on my Earrings Page

Merlin’s DNA Bracelet

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on June 19, 2015
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From Amulets by Merlin

~ Jewelry of DNA ~

DNA Bracelet

DNA Bracelet

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
is a molecule that encodes
the genetic instructions
used in the development and functioning
of all known living organisms and many viruses.
Along with RNA and proteins,
DNA is one of the three major macromolecules
essential for all known forms of life.
DNA is often compared to a set of blueprints,
recipe, or code, containing instructions needed
to assemble other components of cells.
Metaphorically DNA may also be considered
as a way to keep and transmit information
or perhaps messages in small and compact places.

Featuring the classic shape of DNA I make a 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.

I also make a DNA Pendant, DNA Earrings and a whole DNA Collection!

Merlin’s Trillium Amulet

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on June 18, 2015
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A friend of mine asked me to make a special piece for him.
He did some sketches
and after a little discussion
I was able to create the Trillium Amulet.

Trillium Amulet

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.