Brief Summary… 

• Recycled silver Crown coin circa 1880’s – 1900’s
• Meticulously hand cut, carved and engraved
• Made using only traditional hand tools and techniques
• Necklace chain included, various length options
• Optional free engraved details on reverse
• Optional Silver, Copper or Bonze wee charm
• Hairy Growler Shepherd’s Crook Necklace Catch: Sterling Silver
• Size : Approx 55mm * 45mm
• Symbolism : Mystery, Wisdom Intuition & Protection
• Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge
• Made carefully with love

A little more detail…

Owl necklace – ethical and original, handcrafted and recycled silver coins

The barn owl, with its silent flight, ghostly appearance, and haunting screeches, has woven itself into the fabric of folklore and artistic expression.

Mystery and the Unknown: The barn owl’s nocturnal habits and silent flight make it a creature of the shadows, evoking a sense of mystery, the hidden, and the unseen. It can represent the hidden aspects of the psyche or the deeper truths that lie beyond conscious awareness.

Wisdom and Intuition: Despite its association with darkness, owls, particularly the barn owl, are often linked to wisdom, knowledge, and intuition, according to Wild Gratitude. Their ability to navigate the darkness and locate prey based on sound alone can symbolize the power of inner knowing, trusting intuition, and finding clarity in challenging situations.

Death and Transformation: In some traditions, the barn owl’s ghostly appearance and association with the night have connected it with death and the underworld. However, this connection isn’t always negative. In some contexts, it can also signify transformation, regeneration, and the cycle of life and rebirth.

Protection and Guardianship: The barn owl’s silent hunt and its role as a nocturnal predator can be interpreted as a symbol of protection and guardianship, especially against hidden dangers in the dark.

The barn owl is a creature that holds layers of meaning in the realm of art poetry and symbolism. It inspires thoughts such as the secrets of the night and the wisdom gleaned from silence. The transition between life and death and the transformative power of experience. The hidden dangers or unseen truths that require keen perception and intuition to navigate.

This beautiful hunting owl necklace has been crafted from 100% recycled sterling silver 1890’s sterling silver Victorian crown coin.  The coin has been flattened into a nice workable area. The owl is then hand sketched onto the surface and then cut out by hand with a traditional jewellers saw. The fine feather details are all hand engraved using traditional hand gravers. You are welcome to choose a particular necklace length, type of charm at the catch, etc.

Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge.

Size : Approx 55 mm * 45 mm