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Alchemists were considered the first scientists as they studied ways to turn base metal into gold by the use of a philosophers stone. They could also make an elixir of life with the stone and were considered immortal.This little house is hand forged from textured sterling silver sheet, it has a 9ct gold door and the bright square stained glass windows are made from peridot, amethyst, garnet and London blue topaz (These may change due to availibility). There is detachable charm of a bottle of elixir of life and a philosophers stone (tigers eye). The locket is hinged at the bottle and has a keeper inside. The heart is made from fine silver metal clay.The size is 25mm wide x 29mm wide x 14 deep (roof) the bottle charm is 24mm x 4mm. The locket is set on a heavy handmade toggle and sterling silver Belcher chain. The one shown is bright, please contact me if you would prefer oxidized. It can be worn long at 36 inches or short at 18 inches.This will be sent special delivery in our recycled gift box.
The Alchemist's House
You can use your locket for anything, special photos or a lady I know uses hers to keep lists of people she cares about. The inspiration behind them is a tale from long ago called the Tale of Taliesin. In this tale Cerriwden identifies her problem then seeks the answer in Dinas Afferon, the mountain town of druids and alchemists, surrounded by crystal pillars and guarded by eagles. When she has the ingredients for her potion she makes it in a silver forged cauldron where it incubates for a year and a day until its ready. This is how a wish locket works as a ‘silver cauldron’ for your solution to a problem in your life or a wish. A wishing kit of a poultice of magic herbs and a piece of parchment for your wish and Instructions are included with all lockets.