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Phoenix Amulet from Amulets by Merlin

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on October 18, 2015
Posted in: Amulets, Dragon Jewelry, Jewelry design. Tagged: , , , , , , , . 1 Comment

Originally designed to be the front portion of a circlet,
this design highlights the Double Headed Phoenix:
a creature rises from the ashes from a previous incarnation;
a two headed manifestation;
much like Janus the God that sees into the past
learning from the lessons of experience;
and looking into the future.
The God of the gates and passages
of beginnings both abstract and concrete.

The Phoenix

These ideas are combined
into a single piece to produce a hybrid of ideas:
renewal, vision, knowledge from experience
and the ability to begin again
with vitality and the promise of success.

The Phoenix amulet is 2 ½” across
available as a brooch or necklace.
The brooch has a long pin between the win tips
for a secure fastening
the necklace harnesses the flame chain:
completing the motif of fire and renewal.

A massive piece
for those working on starting a new life,
beginning a new project or career
or simply taking a new look to life and the possibilities it holds.

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

Merlin’s Custom Phoenix Amulet

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on January 30, 2015
Posted in: Amulets, Custom Jewelry. Tagged: , , , , , . Leave a comment

A gentleman asked me to make an amulet for him.
In his youth he used to watch “the Phoenix”
and fell in love with the amulet worn by the star.
The Show itself was a “one hit wonder” beginning and ending on 1982.
The show followed the discovery and missions
of an ancient astronaut discovered within a sarcophagus,
unearthed from a Peruvian tomb.

Custom Phoenix Amulet

Custom Phoenix Amulet

After searching the web for someone who may provide a copy for him,
he discovered the original makers of the piece went out of business
and the piece is no longer available.
Then he found me.
I did the research and found very few images of the amulet,
every one of them blurry,
distorted,
low rez.
Not a lot to go on.

I am very sensitive to re-creating other people’s designs,
being as I create original and unique pieces myself.
After some long discussion with him concerning this point,
I decided to take on the task with the understanding
it will be my “interpretation” of the design,
rather than an exact copy of the piece.
Being as the images were blurry and distorted,
it wasn’t too difficult to add my own flair.

The theme is simple:
the circle with the triangle represents the element of fire
(a classic symbol widely used in artwork)
and a phoenix rises from the flames.
I sculpted and cast each separate carving:
the Geometrical shape is of bronze,
the actual phoenix is in Sterling Silver,
all mounted an a heavy rope chain.
The over all shape is similar,
but the phoenix is different from the original.

This was made as a one of a kind Phoenix Amulet,
no mold was take for reproduction
and now resides on the bearer of the noble bird.

If you are interested in having something made for you,
please visit my how to order custom page.

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

Merlin’s Phoenix Amulet

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on September 4, 2014
Posted in: Amulets, Custom Jewelry, Dragon Jewelry, Jewelry design. Tagged: , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

This is one of my first pieces.
Originally designed to be the front portion of a circlet,
this design highlights the Double Headed Phoenix:
a creature that rises from the ashes of the previous incarnation;
a two headed manifestation;
much like Janus the God that sees into the past
learning from the lessons of experience;
looking into the future.
The God of the gates and passages
of beginnings both abstract and concrete.

The Phoenix

These ideas are combined
into a single piece to produce a hybrid of ideas:
renewal, vision, knowledge from experience
and the ability to begin again
with vitality and the promise of success.

The Phoenix amulet is 2 ½” across
available as a brooch or necklace.
The brooch has a long pin between the win tips
for a secure fastening
the necklace harnesses the flame chain:
completing the motif of fire and renewal.

The somewhat massive piece
is for those that are working on the steps
in starting a new life,
beginning a new project or career
or simply taking a new look to life and the possibilities it holds.

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

The Custom Phoenix Amulet

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on January 17, 2011
Posted in: Amulets, Custom Jewelry. Tagged: , , , , , . 2 Comments

A gentleman asked me to make an amulet for him.
In his youth he used to watch “the Phoenix”
and fell in love with the amulet worn by the star.
The Show itself was a “one hit wonder” beginning and ending on 1982.
The show followed the discovery and missions
of an ancient astronaut discovered within a sarcophagus,
unearthed from a Peruvian tomb.

Custom Phoenix Amulet

Custom Phoenix Amulet

After searching the web for someone who may provide a copy for him,
he discovered the original makers of the piece went out of business
and the piece is no longer available.
Then he found me.
I did the research and found very few images of the amulet,
every one of them blurry,
distorted,
low rez.
Not a lot to go on.

I am very sensitive to re-creating other people’s designs,
being as I create original and unique pieces myself.
After some long discussion with him concerning this point,
I decided to take on the task with the understanding
it will be my “interpretation” of the design,
rather than an exact copy of the piece.
Being as the images were blurry and distorted,
it wasn’t too difficult to add my own flair.

The theme is simple:
the circle with the triangle represents the element of fire
(a classic symbol widely used in artwork)
and a phoenix rises from the flames.
I sculpted and cast each separate carving:
the Geometrical shape is of bronze,
the actual phoenix is in Sterling Silver,
all mounted an a heavy rope chain.
The over all shape is similar,
but the phoenix is different from the original.

This was made as a one of a kind Phoenix Amulet,
no mold was take for reproduction
and now resides on the bearer of the noble bird.

If you are interested in having something made for you,
please visit my how to order custom page.

Tiny Phoenix Amulet

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on June 28, 2010
Posted in: Amulets, Multi Faith. Tagged: , , , , . Leave a comment

The idea of the Metamorphosis of death and rebirth is a story embraced in most cultures and religions around the world. Few are as dynamic and inspiring as the Tale of the Fire Bird or Phoenix. Beautifully illustrated in Disney’s Fantasia 2000, we see how the spirit of rebirth is released from the consumption of it’s own life, only to be reborn. Set into Coats of Arms for Heraldry, the potent symbol of the Phoenix is one that commands attention and sends a message “I will rise again!”

Tiny Phoenix Amulet
Tiny Phoenix Amulet

In the spirit of this transmutation and the ability to return to the task stronger, wiser and better equipped with experience, I developed the Tiny Phoenix Amulet to encourage and inspire those who wish to persevere with their work, no matter how difficult the challenge. Unlike the Double Headed Phoenix Amulet, this is smaller and more fluid. Instead of the “eternal perception” of the larger version, this one looks up, always optimistic, doesn’t look back at past episodes that would cause a stumble or fall; rather it “moves on” to do greater things and transcend the foibles of the past.

New to my Jewelry line, the Tiny Phoenix Amulet was originally created as gifts to some friends of mine, however because of multiple requests to make this available for others to purchase I now make this available through my site.

The Phoenix Amulet

Posted by Amulets by Merlin on November 10, 2009
Posted in: Amulets, Jewelry design, Multi Faith, Pagan Jewelry, Wiccan Jewelry. Tagged: , , , , , , , . 5 Comments

This is one of my first pieces. Originally designed to be the front portion of a circlet, this design highlights the Double Headed Phoenix: a creature that rises from the ashes of the previous incarnation; a two headed manifestation; much like Janus the God that sees into the past: learning from the lessons of experience; looking into the future. The God of the gates and passages; of beginnings both abstract and concrete.

The Phoenix

These ideas are combined into a single piece to produce a hybrid of ideas: renewal, vision, knowledge from experience and the ability to begin again with vitality and the promise of success.

The Phoenix amulet is 2 ½” across and is available as a brooch or necklace. The brooch has a long pin between the win tips for a secure fastening while the necklace harnesses the flame chain: completing the motif of fire and renewal.

The somewhat massive piece is for those that are working on the steps required in starting a new life, beginning a new project or career or simply taking a new look to life and the possibilities it holds.