Owl Jewellery

Owls are beautiful birds - so beautiful, it seems, high street retailers have emblematised these nocturnal creatures into their range of women's jewellery. In Accessorize alone, you'll find almost a dozen examples of owl-themed jewellery, but are these shiny symbols as striking as the birds themselves?

'I am not amused' - an eagle owl at Rudgwick Steam and Country Show

In Western culture, owls have long since been associated with wisdom, the idea originating from Ancient Greece, where the owl was a symbol of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom. Although in some cultures, owls are instead seen as bad omens. In the UK, they are recognised as majestic creatures and an important part of British wildlife, though I can imagine the last decade of Harry Potter films has given them extra appeal.

These birds are adored by many, so it's no surprise they've become a trend in women's jewellery. Here's a selection of the owl-themed pieces you can purchase today...

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New Look owl stud earrings, £3.99
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New Look owl stud earrings, £4.99
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Topshop owl earrings, £6.50
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Topshop owl ring, £8.50
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Accessorize owl brooch, £7.00
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Accessorize owl pendant, £5.00
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Accessorize owl ring, £12.00
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Accessorize owl pendant, £15.00
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Accessorize owl stud earrings, £5.00
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Accessorize owl ring, £12.00
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Accessorize feathered owl earrings, £7.00
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Accessorize owl necklace, £30.00
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Dorothy Perkins owl pendant, £10.00
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Dorothy Perkins owl earrings, £6.50
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Evans owl necklace, £8.50
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River Island owl necklace, £10.00
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ASOS pair of owls necklace, £2.00
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ASOS owl necklace, £10.00
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Boohoo owl ring, £10.00
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ASOS owl ring, £8.00
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Miss Selfridge owl ring, £12.50
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Miss Selfridge owl necklace, £12.50
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Miss Selfridge owl ring, £10.00
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Miss Selfridge owl earrings, £4.00
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As you can see, that's a lot of owls! But if you prefer the real thing like I do, here are some more owl photos I captured at the Rudgwick Steam and Country Fair. They really are wonderful birds, don't you agree?