Owl Charm | 14k Gold Owl Charm Art Nouveau charm In Greek mythology

In Greek mythology

It is in very good condition with only one small surface chip to one garnet (visible only under inspection with a 10x loupe)

later thoughtfully transformed for modern wear

These 1980s gold hoops measure 0

Owl Charm | 14k Gold Owl Charm Art Nouveau charm In Greek mythologyOwls have long associations with wisdom and academic achievement. The Greek goddess of wisdom, Athene, was often depicted with an owl, as was her Roman counterpart Minerva. This finely wrought charm was originally an antique Victorian stick pin (circa 1870 1900). We removed the pin stem and welded on a 14k gold jump ring bail to transform the piece into a charm. The owl is 14k gold (unmarked, but acid tested) with rose cut diamond eyes. The owl