Simons
Large Owl Brooch
This large owl brooch is a decorative pin crafted from gold-tone metal with faux pearly beads and faux stones, including faceted smoky eye stones and a deep emerald-green oval chest stone. It features a post and hook closure, measures 1 inch (3 cm) in width, and includes two dangling faux pearls at the bottom. Suitable for attaching to clothing, scarves, or bags as an accent accessory.
- Color
- Gold
- Material
- Gold metal, faux pearly beads, faux stones
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Brooches & Lapel Pins
Color
Size
Specifications
Large owl brooch adorned with faux pearly beads and faux stones, featuring gold metal and a post and hook closure.
Post and hook closure, gold metal construction
- Color
- Gold · yellow
- Material
- Gold metal, faux pearly beads, faux stones
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Brooches & Lapel Pins
Additional Attributes
- owl-shaped brooch
- faux pearly beads
- faux stones
- gold-tone metal
- post and hook closure
- width: 1 inch (3 cm)
- large size
Product Insights
The Large Owl Brooch revives a Victorian hook catch for secure, durable fastening on thick fabrics, but without a locking mechanism and with potential shifting on fine silks; its faux pearls demand careful handling to maintain shine, and its compact 3 cm size is priced comparably to larger alternatives.
Verified claims
- Fabric hold
- Hook holds securely on heavy fabrics; the push-through method improves grip on fine silks.
- Vintage design
- Hook catch is a direct descendant of C-catches used from 1850 to 1910.
- Securing technique
- The hook closure is more secure than any modern spring-loaded safety catch.
- Durability
- The hook has no moving parts, making it more durable and adjustable.
- Fabric suitability
- Most secure on thick or loosely woven fabrics; may shift on fine silks.
- Historical lineage
- Hook catch is a Victorian C-catch descendant (1850–1910) with no lock.
- Mechanical simplicity
- One-piece wire hook has no moving parts; easy to repair.
- Daily care
- Apply cosmetics 10-15 min before pinning, use clean hands, and wipe after each wear.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry, dark place; longer-term in airtight bag with anti-tarnish strip.
- Cleaning
- Only use a dry cloth; avoid abrasives, toothpaste, baking soda, and water soaking.
- Pearl luster
- Faux pearls have a thin fragile coating; gentle handling preserves their shine.
- Longevity
- Faux pearls lose their gloss as the surface coating wears down.
- Hook maintenance
- Simple hook catch is jam-proof and can be tightened with pliers if it loosens.
- Secure fastening
- Proper hook technique achieves security comparable to a modern safety catch on thick fabrics.
- Locking mechanism tradeoff
- No locking mechanism; security depends on fabric friction and periodic checks.
- Size
- At 3 cm wide, it is less than half the width of a 7 cm competitor.
- Value
- Priced comparably to a 7 cm competitor.
- Material
- Faux materials: luster fades, metal tarnishes; avoid moisture and store airtight.
- Closure
- Hook closure: durable and secure if pin is pulled back 5-6 mm.
Product record
- Title
- Large Owl Brooch
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing gold-tone owl brooch with two faceted smoky eyes set in teardrop bezels, a large faceted emerald-green oval chest stone, ribbed gold feather details, and two round faux pearls as feet.
- Overall shapeSmall owl silhouette viewed from the front; head at top with two teardrop-shaped eye bezels, body below with an oval central stone and two round feet at the base.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.38 (high) - Eye bezelsTwo teardrop-shaped gold bezels at the top forming the owl's eyes; each contains a larger round faceted smoky/charcoal stone surrounded by a ring of smaller clear or champagne-toned rhinestones.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.20 · w 0.09 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.20 · w 0.09 · h 0.10 (high) - Central chest stoneLarge faceted oval stone on the body in a deep emerald green color, set within a raised gold-tone bezel.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.29 · w 0.12 · h 0.13 (high) - Feet pearlsTwo round off-white faux pearls mounted at the bottom forming the owl's feet; glossy surface with visible highlights.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.38 · w 0.12 · h 0.09 (high) - Feather detailGold-tone textured ribbed panels on either side of the body resembling stylized wings or feather flaps with parallel raised lines.
2 regions
x 0.37 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.14 (high) - Central connector beadSmall round gold bead positioned between the two eye bezels at the top-center.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.25 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray background with soft directional lighting from above-left producing a soft shadow to the right; brooch centered slightly above image midpoint.
- Background and stagingFlat smooth light gray background with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowSoft studio lighting from the upper-left creating a diffuse shadow cast to the lower-right of the brooch.
- Shot compositionBrooch photographed from above at a near-orthogonal angle, centered slightly above center of frame with even margins.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with sharp focus on the brooch; highlights and reflections visible on faceted stones and pearls.
Colors
antique gold· metal body and bezelsdeep emerald green· central oval stonesmoky charcoal· eye stoneslight champagne rhinestone· rhinestone halospearl white· pearls- Overall shapeSmall owl silhouette viewed from the front; head at top with two teardrop-shaped eye bezels, body below with an oval central stone and two round feet at the base.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a gold-tone owl brooch showing the metal pin mechanism, textured cast-metal back, and two dangling round faux pearls attached at the bottom.
- Overall shapeOwl-shaped brooch viewed from the back with a rounded central body, two raised ear/tuft forms at the top, and two rounded foot elements at the bottom where pearls hang.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.68 (high) - Pin barStraight horizontal metal pin bar spanning across the upper rear of the brooch, inserted into a rotating hinge on one side and resting in a tubular catch on the other.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.14 (high) - Hinge and catchRound swivel hinge assembly visible on the left top edge and a tubular catch on the right top edge securing the pin; both are the same gold-tone metal as the brooch.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Textured cast-metal surfaceGold-tone metal surface shows irregular hammered and cast texture with visible tooling marks and slightly uneven reflective patches across the back of the owl.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.42 (high) - Dangling pearlsTwo spherical white faux pearls hang from the bottom of the brooch, each set beneath a small gold-tone round cap attached to the feet area.
2 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.66 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (medium) - Attachment postsShort gold-tone posts or loops connect the pearl caps to the brooch feet; these connection points are visible where the caps meet the metal feet.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.60 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Studio photograph on a light grey background with soft directional lighting from the top-left creating a distinct shadow to the right; image is centered and cropped with shallow perspective.
- Background and shadowSmooth light grey background with a soft-edged shadow cast to the right and slightly down from the brooch.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.56 (high) - LightingDirectional studio lighting from the upper-left highlights metallic reflections and creates specular highlights on the gold surface and on the pearls.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the brooch with visible metal texture; no visible text, noise, or compression artifacts affecting legibility.
- Shot compositionBrooch placed slightly above the image center with the top of the brooch nearer the top edge and pearls nearer the bottom edge, photographed at a shallow top-down angle.
Colors
warm gold· metal body and pin#AAAAAAivory pearl· pearl beads- Overall shapeOwl-shaped brooch viewed from the back with a rounded central body, two raised ear/tuft forms at the top, and two rounded foot elements at the bottom where pearls hang.