Autumn Leaves - OOAK Ouroboros outlet Necklace

Item Number:LF 99:15:23
Material:Glass, brass, gold plated metal
Length:Approximately 19 inches long when worn as a 4 strand necklace with the clasp fastened in front, or 38 inches long when worn as a two strand necklace over the head. The leaf clasp and dangle hang 5.5 inches lower.


Artifact Analysis:
The Ouroboros is an ancient symbol, depicting the snake eating its own tale. It has shown up in myths from ancient Egypt and Greece; it has been connected to the Aztec God Quetzalcoatl and the Norse serpent Jörmungandr. To every culture, it means something slightly different.

To the people of the Landus Fantasticus, the Ouroboros is a special symbol indeed. To them, it is a positive representative of a cycle which begins anew as soon as it ends. Like the Phoenix, the Ouroboros is thus a symbol of hope; although life changes, there are new beginnings and new opportunities.

This necklace can be worn two ways: over the head as a double stranded necklace (approximately 38 inches long, seen in the last 3 pictures), or as a four-stranded necklace with the toggle clasp in the front (approximately 19 inches long, seen in the first 7 pictures). When worn with the toggle outlet clasp in the front, it reminds me of an Ouroboros—and that is why I have chosen to name this style after this symbol of hope.

This necklace is quite striking, both when worn as a long necklace and as an Ouroborus choker. It is made in the elegant shades of falling leaves--gold and brass, brown and yellow, orange-tinted tan mixed with hints of green. The Autumn-theme is even more fitting for this necklace, considering the Ouroboros' symbolism of change and rebirth--just like the change of the seasons. In addition to simply being a beautiful piece of jewelry, perhaps it can serve as a hopeful reminder that every change is a new beginning.


Other Items of Note:
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Cataloger's Notes:
Please note that most stories told here—unless otherwise stated—are my original ideas. They are part of a larger work that I am writing and planning on publishing. As such, I would appreciate that they be treated as just that—my intellectual property. Stories that are completely not of my creation will be designated with an item number of BU (Borrowed Universe). I greatly appreciate your cooperation!