Opal and Black Onyx Owl Brooch with Emerald Eyes in 14K Gold

Design Details

• Stylized owl silhouette in 14K yellow gold framing
• Carved black onyx body with sculpted ears, beak, and chest
• Two marquise white opal cabochon wings with full multi-color fire
• Two round emerald cabochon eyes
• Small boulder opal accent at the base with green-blue fire
• One-of-a-kind, only one made

The Story & Styling

Owl motifs in fine jewelry pull from Art Deco design language, and the best of them lean on bold inlay color blocks rather than fussy detail. The white opal wings flash full spectrum against the deep onyx body, and the emerald eyes anchor the piece in a single saturated color.

Wears beautifully on a blazer lapel, a silk scarf, or pinned to a cashmere coat. Pairs with cream, ivory, navy, black, and warm neutrals.

Ulka's Expert Insight: Inlay opal work like this lives or dies by how cleanly the opal sits flush with the surrounding stone. Look at the meeting line between the onyx body and the opal wings, a clean seam tells you the bench jeweler took their time matching the bezel walls.