Some creatures arrive in jewelry form with such charisma that they feel plucked straight from a dream; and this owl, radiant in a cloak of hand-painted enamel, is unmistakably one of them. Its feathers shimmer in a gradient of emerald greens, sunset golds, and ember reds, each tiny stroke a testament to the enameller’s steady hand and artistic eye. But it’s the gaze that stops you: two ruby pupils set within diamond-petaled eyes, bright and knowing, as if this little owl has secrets it might share, if only with the right keeper.

Handcrafted in about 1960 and tested as 18 karat gold, this magnificent brooch is impressive in style and size, it measures 64.5 mm north to south, 27.5 mm across, and 17 mm deep, and it weighs a substantial 36 grams. The enamel work is flawless, layered over finely chased gold feathers for remarkable depth and realism. The eyes hold two rubies totaling approximately .46 carats, encircled by thirty diamonds of about 1.7 mm each, adding up to roughly .6 carats of sparkling brilliance. There are no hallmarks, but every detail, from the construction to the enameling, attests to masterful mid-century craftsmanship.

A treasure for collectors who appreciate whimsy elevated to art, this owl brooch brings color, character, and extraordinary workmanship wherever it lands.

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Item ID: BHA26763VA