{"title":"OUROBOROS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"snake-ouroboros-mother-of-pearl-necklace-limited","title":"* Sold Out * Snake Rib Ouroboros. Mother of Pearl Necklace. *Limited*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUPDATE:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item is currently sold out. If you would like to be notified if \/ when it is available again please reach out to us via info@bloodmilkjewels.com \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e This jewel is limited and we are unsure if they'll be available again in the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e We recommend Express Shipping with signature required upon delivery to best ensure it arrives safely in your hands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This necklace will be created with an 18\" bar link chain. If you desire a different chain length, it's important that you email us immediately after placing your order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBecause these stones are limited, we are not able to accommodate any requests for specific stone preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ouroboros, translating to 'tail devourer' in Greek, an ancient symbol of a snake swallowing its tail, first appeared in Ancient Egypt in 13th century BC engraved in the gold shrine enclosing the sarcophagus of King Tutankhamen. For the Egyptians, the symbol was linked to their sense of time being cyclical rather than linear, due to their understanding of the cosmos, specifically the journey of the Sun and the annual flooding of the Nile, which they called the Inundation. From there the symbol moved into the visual library of Hellenistic Alexandria Alchemy where it appeared encircling the words 'One is All', representing the eternal cycle of rebirth~ the end is also the beginning, in perpetuity...Time is a flat circle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt would go on to be the oldest allegorical symbol of Alchemy; the Alchemists of the Renaissance would strive to break the Ouroboros, desiring to escape the endless loop in a quest for immortality (with the creation of gold through this process being a beneficial side quest.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarl Jung would go on to famously take the concepts of Alchemy, including the meaning and symbol of the Ouroboros to his theories and practices of 'Inner \u003c\/span\u003eAlchemy' or the quest of wholeness. For him, the symbol represented the integration of the shadow self, the process of slaying oneself, bringing oneself to life in a loop towards wholeness.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, conjoined snake ribs, life cast from one of my earliest molds, are meant to represent my take on Ouroboros. Paired with a stunning Mother of Pearl cabochon that is slightly domed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Details* :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 62 mm from top to bottom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 53 mm wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Solid Sterling Silver  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth pendant and chain are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hand oxidized to achieve our favorite shade of stormy gray and then highlighted to reveal the bright luminous silver beneath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Set with one 50 mm Mother of Pearl cabochon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Last photo shown with the Petite version\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Seen on Miguel on a 20 inch chain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePearls :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave an ancient history of reverence as well as a long legacy of beauty. Pearls are formed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhen an external irritant, like a grain of sand, breaches the shell of an oyster or shelled mollusk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce this irritant has gained entrance within the dark fleshy confines of the oyster, it goes to work \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotecting itself. If this irritant can’t be expelled, it begins to ‘bandage’ the grain, coating it with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econcentric rings of calcium carbonate, named ‘narce.’ Each layer that is built up forms the shape of t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe pearl, awash in a brilliant iridescence, a beauty born of a tiny trespass. Thusly, a pearl has at its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecenter, the object of its creation, a foreign intruder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI associate the pearl and its strange construction to so many things: the jellied caterpillar struggling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewithin a chrysalis, its liquefied body forms a new winged shape. An embedded star smoldering within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe shell of our hearts. An ink dot, a pin prick, a moon in miniature. History, who has always loved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand revered the pearl, writes that we once believed pearls were the result of lightning striking the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshell and penetrating the inner skins of the oyster. A small beauty made in duress, a ‘stone’ of initiation. To \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epossess a pearl means to own something that is hidden, sacred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLore has it that Cleopatra, to win a wager with Antony, dissolved a large, exquisite pearl in her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrinking glass. She swallowed it in one sip. I wonder about her dreams that night.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis jewel is hand cut and therefore may have small signs of the carver's hands along the edges. It has not been fabricated by a machine rather it hand cut and therefore might not be uniformly perfect. The photographs accurately portray the quality of the stone and the cut. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e***IMPORTANT***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis jewel is handmade to order, just for you, with care and focus. Please allow approximately 6 - 8 weeks for creation before shipping.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit the Policy Page to make an educated and informed purchase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodmilkjewels.com\/pages\/policy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have further questions, we are always here to serve you in a kind and timely manner: via info@bloodmilkjewels.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blood Milk Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48286740480249,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/9287\/files\/bm_product_193_0007_ef.jpg?v=1776432945"},{"product_id":"snake-ouroboros-spyglasss-necklace-limited","title":"Snake Rib Ouroboros. 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If you desire a different chain length, it's important that you email us immediately after placing your order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ouroboros, translating to 'tail devourer' in Greek, an ancient symbol of a snake swallowing its tail, first appeared in Ancient Egypt in 13th century BC engraved in the gold shrine enclosing the sarcophagus of King Tutankhamen. For the Egyptians, the symbol was linked to their sense of time being cyclical rather than linear, due to their understanding of the cosmos, specifically the journey of the Sun and the annual flooding of the Nile, which they called the Inundation. From there the symbol moved into the visual library of Hellenistic Alexandria Alchemy where it appeared encircling the words 'One is All', representing the eternal cycle of rebirth~ the end is also the beginning, in perpetuity...Time is a flat circle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt would go on to be the oldest allegorical symbol of Alchemy; the Alchemists of the Renaissance would strive to break the Ouroboros, desiring to escape the endless loop in a quest for immortality (with the creation of gold through this process being a beneficial side quest.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarl Jung would go on to famously take the concepts of Alchemy, including the meaning and symbol of the Ouroboros to his theories and practices of 'Inner \u003c\/span\u003eAlchemy' or the quest of wholeness. For him, the symbol represented the integration of the shadow self, the process of slaying oneself, bringing oneself to life in a loop towards wholeness.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, conjoined snake ribs, life cast from one of my earliest molds, are meant to represent my take on Ouroboros. Paired with a magnifying glass lens, this jewel suggests \"looking closer\" or having the ability to \"see\" the unseen world, or to see things \u003c\/span\u003ethat usually slip by. Magnifying lenses also have roots in Antiquity and were used to both magnify objects for sight as well as to focus light from the Sun for fire starting. Early examples of lenses were also used to cauterize wounds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this much beloved and special jewel ( this is one of the jewels I wear often in my personal collection ) when in need of a bridge between worlds, when seeking hidden truths and for enhancing intent and visualization when used in mediation or ritual work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Details* :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 62 mm from top to bottom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 53 mm wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Solid Sterling Silver  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth pendant and chain are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hand oxidized to achieve our favorite shade of stormy gray and then highlighted to reveal the bright luminous silver beneath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Set with one 50 mm Spyglass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Last photo show with the petite version\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Seen on Miguel on a 20 inch chain\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpyglass:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnifying lenses magnify the small things we are unable to see clearly when placed beneath the glass, acting as a large, powerful ‘eye’. While the glass is fully functional as an object\/tool, as a talisman it urges its wearer to look closer, to see\/feel the invisible: whether that be by examining our feelings and our Shadow with a deeper gaze or turning our sights to others; to mindfully ‘see’ our friends, lovers, family, and community: to foster a deeper sense of empathy, to spark the current of transformation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Please note glass is hand cast and may have slight waves and \/ or imperfections in it. Please note that while this lens does magnify, it is not a professional grade magnifying lens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e***IMPORTANT***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis jewel is handmade to order, just for you, with care and focus. Please allow approximately 6 - 8 weeks for creation before shipping.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit the Policy Page to make an educated and informed purchase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodmilkjewels.com\/pages\/policy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have further questions, we are always here to serve you in a kind and timely manner: via info@bloodmilkjewels.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blood Milk Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48286749491449,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/9287\/files\/bm_product_193_0165_ef.jpg?v=1776432978"},{"product_id":"petite-snake-ouroboros-spyglasss-necklace-limited","title":"Petite Snake Rib Ouroboros. 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If you desire a different chain length, it's important that you email us immediately after placing your order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ouroboros, translating to 'tail devourer' in Greek, an ancient symbol of a snake swallowing its tail, first appeared in Ancient Egypt in 13th century BC engraved in the gold shrine enclosing the sarcophagus of King Tutankhamen. For the Egyptians, the symbol was linked to their sense of time being cyclical rather than linear, due to their understanding of the cosmos, specifically the journey of the Sun and the annual flooding of the Nile, which they called the Inundation. From there the symbol moved into the visual library of Hellenistic Alexandria Alchemy where it appeared encircling the words 'One is All', representing the eternal cycle of rebirth~ the end is also the beginning, in perpetuity...Time is a flat circle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt would go on to be the oldest allegorical symbol of Alchemy; the Alchemists of the Renaissance would strive to break the Ouroboros, desiring to escape the endless loop in a quest for immortality (with the creation of gold through this process being a beneficial side quest.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarl Jung would go on to famously take the concepts of Alchemy, including the meaning and symbol of the Ouroboros to his theories and practices of 'Inner \u003c\/span\u003eAlchemy' or the quest of wholeness. For him, the symbol represented the integration of the shadow self, the process of slaying oneself, bringing oneself to life in a loop towards wholeness.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, conjoined snake ribs, life cast from one of my earliest molds, are meant to represent my take on Ouroboros. Paired with a magnifying glass lens, this jewel suggests \"looking closer\" or having the ability to \"see\" the unseen world, or to see things \u003c\/span\u003ethat usually slip by. Magnifying lenses also have roots in Antiquity and were used to both magnify objects for sight as well as to focus light from the Sun for fire starting. Early examples of lenses were also used to cauterize wounds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this much beloved and special jewel ( this is one of the jewels I wear often in my personal collection ) when in need of a bridge between worlds, when seeking hidden truths and for enhancing intent and visualization when used in mediation or ritual work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Details* :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 34 mm from top to bottom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 28 mm wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Solid Sterling Silver  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth pendant and chain are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hand oxidized to achieve our favorite shade of stormy gray and then highlighted to reveal the bright luminous silver beneath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Set with one 25 mm Domed Spyglass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Seen on Miguel on a 20 inch chain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Last photo shown with the Larger version\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpyglass:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnifying lenses magnify the small things we are unable to see clearly when placed beneath the glass, acting as a large, powerful ‘eye’. While the glass is fully functional as an object\/tool, as a talisman it urges its wearer to look closer, to see\/feel the invisible: whether that be by examining our feelings and our Shadow with a deeper gaze or turning our sights to others; to mindfully ‘see’ our friends, lovers, family, and community: to foster a deeper sense of empathy, to spark the current of transformation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Please note glass is hand cast and may have slight waves and \/ or imperfections in it. Please note that while this lens does magnify, it is not a professional grade magnifying lens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e***IMPORTANT***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis jewel is handmade to order, just for you, with care and focus. Please allow approximately 6 - 8 weeks for creation before shipping.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit the Policy Page to make an educated and informed purchase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodmilkjewels.com\/pages\/policy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have further questions, we are always here to serve you in a kind and timely manner: via info@bloodmilkjewels.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blood Milk Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48286750441721,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/9287\/files\/bm_product_193_0183_ef.jpg?v=1776432978"},{"product_id":"petite-snake-ouroboros-mother-of-pearl-necklace-limited","title":"Petite Snake Rib Ouroboros. Mother of Pearl Necklace. *Limited*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e This jewel is limited and we are unsure if they'll be available again in the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e We recommend Express Shipping with signature required upon delivery to best ensure it arrives safely in your hands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This necklace will be created with an 18\" bar link chain. If you desire a different chain length, it's important that you email us immediately after placing your order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBecause these stones are limited, we are not able to accommodate any requests for specific stone preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ouroboros, translating to 'tail devourer' in Greek, an ancient symbol of a snake swallowing its tail, first appeared in Ancient Egypt in 13th century BC engraved in the gold shrine enclosing the sarcophagus of King Tutankhamen. For the Egyptians, the symbol was linked to their sense of time being cyclical rather than linear, due to their understanding of the cosmos, specifically the journey of the Sun and the annual flooding of the Nile, which they called the Inundation. From there the symbol moved into the visual library of Hellenistic Alexandria Alchemy where it appeared encircling the words 'One is All', representing the eternal cycle of rebirth~ the end is also the beginning, in perpetuity...Time is a flat circle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt would go on to be the oldest allegorical symbol of Alchemy; the Alchemists of the Renaissance would strive to break the Ouroboros, desiring to escape the endless loop in a quest for immortality (with the creation of gold through this process being a beneficial side quest.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarl Jung would go on to famously take the concepts of Alchemy, including the meaning and symbol of the Ouroboros to his theories and practices of 'Inner \u003c\/span\u003eAlchemy' or the quest of wholeness. For him, the symbol represented the integration of the shadow self, the process of slaying oneself, bringing oneself to life in a loop towards wholeness.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, conjoined snake ribs, life cast from one of my earliest molds, are meant to represent my take on Ouroboros. Paired with a milky Mother of Pearl that has hints of pink, teal and shimmering white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Details* :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 34 mm from top to bottom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 28 mm wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Solid Sterling Silver  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth pendant and chain are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hand oxidized to achieve our favorite shade of stormy gray and then highlighted to reveal the bright luminous silver beneath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Set with one 25 mm Mother of Pearl Cabochon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Seen on Miguel on a 20 inch chain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Last photo shown with the Larger version\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePearls :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave an ancient history of reverence as well as a long legacy of beauty. Pearls are formed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhen an external irritant, like a grain of sand, breaches the shell of an oyster or shelled mollusk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce this irritant has gained entrance within the dark fleshy confines of the oyster, it goes to work \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotecting itself. If this irritant can’t be expelled, it begins to ‘bandage’ the grain, coating it with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econcentric rings of calcium carbonate, named ‘narce.’ Each layer that is built up forms the shape of t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe pearl, awash in a brilliant iridescence, a beauty born of a tiny trespass. Thusly, a pearl has at its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecenter, the object of its creation, a foreign intruder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI associate the pearl and its strange construction to so many things: the jellied caterpillar struggling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewithin a chrysalis, its liquefied body forms a new winged shape. An embedded star smoldering within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe shell of our hearts. An ink dot, a pin prick, a moon in miniature. History, who has always loved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand revered the pearl, writes that we once believed pearls were the result of lightning striking the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshell and penetrating the inner skins of the oyster. A small beauty made in duress, a ‘stone’ of initiation. To \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epossess a pearl means to own something that is hidden, sacred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLore has it that Cleopatra, to win a wager with Antony, dissolved a large, exquisite pearl in her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrinking glass. She swallowed it in one sip. I wonder about her dreams that night.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis jewel is hand cut and therefore may have small signs of the carver's hands along the edges. It has not been fabricated by a machine rather it hand cut and therefore might not be uniformly perfect. The photographs accurately portray the quality of the stone and the cut. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e***IMPORTANT***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis jewel is handmade to order, just for you, with care and focus. Please allow approximately 6 - 8 weeks for creation before shipping.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit the Policy Page to make an educated and informed purchase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodmilkjewels.com\/pages\/policy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have further questions, we are always here to serve you in a kind and timely manner: via info@bloodmilkjewels.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blood Milk Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48286760730873,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/9287\/files\/bm_product_193_0031_ef.jpg?v=1776433476"},{"product_id":"petite-snake-ouroboros-silver-sheen-obsidian-necklace-limited","title":"Petite Snake Rib Ouroboros. Silver Sheen Obsidian Necklace. *Limited*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e This jewel is limited and we are unsure if they'll be available again in the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e We recommend Express Shipping with signature required upon delivery to best ensure it arrives safely in your hands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This necklace will be created with an 18\" bar link chain. If you desire a different chain length, it's important that you email us immediately after placing your order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBecause these stones are limited, we are not able to accommodate any requests for specific stone preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ouroboros, translating to 'tail devourer' in Greek, an ancient symbol of a snake swallowing its tail, first appeared in Ancient Egypt in 13th century BC engraved in the gold shrine enclosing the sarcophagus of King Tutankhamen. For the Egyptians, the symbol was linked to their sense of time being cyclical rather than linear, due to their understanding of the cosmos, specifically the journey of the Sun and the annual flooding of the Nile, which they called the Inundation. From there the symbol moved into the visual library of Hellenistic Alexandria Alchemy where it appeared encircling the words 'One is All', representing the eternal cycle of rebirth~ the end is also the beginning, in perpetuity...Time is a flat circle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt would go on to be the oldest allegorical symbol of Alchemy; the Alchemists of the Renaissance would strive to break the Ouroboros, desiring to escape the endless loop in a quest for immortality (with the creation of gold through this process being a beneficial side quest.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarl Jung would go on to famously take the concepts of Alchemy, including the meaning and symbol of the Ouroboros to his theories and practices of 'Inner \u003c\/span\u003eAlchemy' or the quest of wholeness. For him, the symbol represented the integration of the shadow self, the process of slaying oneself, bringing oneself to life in a loop towards wholeness.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, conjoined snake ribs, life cast from one of my earliest molds, are meant to represent my take on Ouroboros. Paired with a silver sheen Obsidian \u003c\/span\u003ecabochon. Please note these are highly difficult to photograph~ each one contains the flashy \"sheen\"  despite not appearing so. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Details* :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 34 mm from top to bottom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 28 mm wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Solid Sterling Silver  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth pendant and chain are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hand oxidized to achieve our favorite shade of stormy gray and then highlighted to reveal the bright luminous silver beneath\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Seen on Miguel on a 20 inch chain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Set with one 25 mm Silver Sheen \u003c\/span\u003eObsidian\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Sheen Obsidian\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Sheen Obsidian is a natural stone made of polished volcanic glass from Mexico. This stone is dark in color but has beautiful flashes of silver when turned, that resemble the moon going through her many phases, or tiny galaxies teeming with space dust. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis jewel is hand cut and therefore may have small signs of the carver's hands along the edges. It has not been fabricated by a machine rather it hand cut and therefore might not be uniformly perfect. The photographs accurately portray the quality of the stone and the cut. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e***IMPORTANT***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis jewel is handmade to order, just for you, with care and focus. Please allow approximately 6 - 8 weeks for creation before shipping.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit the Policy Page to make an educated and informed purchase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodmilkjewels.com\/pages\/policy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have further questions, we are always here to serve you in a kind and timely manner: via info@bloodmilkjewels.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blood Milk Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48286766432505,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/9287\/files\/bm_product_193_0121_ef.jpg?v=1776433594"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/9287\/collections\/bm_product_193_0021_ef.jpg?v=1776433622","url":"https:\/\/www.bloodmilkjewels.com\/collections\/ouroboros.oembed","provider":"Blood Milk Jewels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}