Brief Summary… 

• Recycled silver half crowns, Florins and shilling coins circa Victorian era
• Meticulously hand cut, carved and engraved
• Made using only traditional hand tools and techniques
• ‘off cuts’ of the coins used are included, you’ll find them interesting!
• Necklace chain included, various length options
• Optional free engraved details on reverse
• Optional Gold, Silver, Copper or Bonze wee charms
• Hairy Growler Shepherd’s Crook Necklace Catch: Sterling Silver
• Size : Approx owls span across 100mm * 50mm
• Symbolism – Family, Wisdom Intuition & Protection.
• Handcrafted & Recycled in Cambridge

A little more detail…

The barn owl, with its silent flight, ghostly appearance, and haunting screeches, has woven itself into the fabric of folklore and artistic expression, appearing across cultures as a potent symbol.

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, notes www.triplemoonpsychotherapy.com.

The barn owl is a creature that holds multiple, sometimes conflicting, layers of meaning in the realm of poetry and symbolism. It can inspire ideas about 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 lovely family of owls necklace has been meticulously handcrafted from recycled sterling silver coins. Each one of these coins is obtained due to them not being of collectible quality. This is a real shame as they represent such a fascinating history. I buy as many as i can to transform into lovely, wearable jewellery! I make sure each piece retains signs of its historical origins. Each necklace ordered will be completely unique and individual. Be assured that it will be equally, if not more beautiful. This is a gorgeous necklace to wear and absolutely perfect for the partying or wandering through the woods!