The Inspiration For Alchemy Jewelry

By Andrew Watson


In the 1st century, a branch of philosophy known has Alchemy gave birth to more than a few new products and ideas. In one case, Alchemy Jewelry with different designs which are meant to help balance body, mind, spirit. As such, the jewelry is very popular among New Age Spiritualists and Neo-Pagans.

The practice also being one of proto-scientific culture originated in the early 1st century. Alchemists since that time have continued to mature, perfect and purify different metals and other materials. Early on, most alchemists worked to turn lightweight metals into heavier ones such as gold, silver and uranium. Whereas, these individuals were also key in creating a tonic which promoted immortal or everlasting life.

In the English language, the term is often related to the early Europeans. While this is the case, similar practices had been in place in the Muslim world and the Far East as well as the subcontinent for quite some time. Whereas, European practices followed the Renaissance movement of the 12th century in which alchemists played a major role in scientific aspirations.

Islamic and European alchemists later created a structure or lab to practice various scientific endeavors. In most cases, these were basic experimental methods and lab techniques with much of the terminology still in use today. Whereas, the objects created continued the belief in the four elements and the aspect of antiquity. As such, the works were guarded and kept in secrecy including a number of cypher symbols and cryptic messages which appeared on different objects.

Discussing the practice in the present world is generally split into an examination of esoteric spiritual aspects and practical esoteric applications. For, despite the arguments of scholars whom believe the aspects need be understood as contemporary, esoteric spirituality and applications are still being pursued by historians of the early scientific community. Most often, by individuals who examined these aspects with regards to charlatanism, medicine and early chemistry and the religious and philosophical contexts in which the events occurred.

All aspects of alchemy, magic, mysticism and wonder have made an impact on society at large. In addition, many can now be found in a number of works of art and literature. While this is the case, one well known philosopher, von Franz suggest that many of the objects only date back to the period of Western traditions during which there was a mix of Mesopotamian, Egyptian and Greek culture.

While the practice remains closely related to magic, others suggest early alchemy embraced ideas much larger than magic and mysticism. For example, it is believed that early medieval and modern practices embraced a set of specific goals and techniques. In either case, when individuals hear of the connection between magic and alchemy, most see either practice as being at the very least, deceptive. While this is the case, there have been few whom have been successful in disproving the work of alchemists.

Newer ideas related to the practice began to emerge in the 18th century and have now evolved even further. So, while some aspects of the practice may have no proof of validity, others have not been able to prove otherwise. As such, whether interested in alchemy, magic, mysticism or philosophy, all can be interesting topics in which most often one can be seen as a counterpart to another.




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