Owl Brooches
The owl brooch charms with its mysterious air and its rich symbolism. An emblem of wisdom, knowledge and insight, this little night bird brings a refined, nature-inspired touch to your outfit. At Ma Broche, find it in gold-tone or silver-tone fashion designs, to wear or to give.
The owl brooch, an emblem of wisdom
Quietly striking, the owl brooch pairs a nature-inspired motif with real meaning. At Ma Broche it comes in gold-tone or silver-tone metal with enamel and rhinestones, its big round eyes giving it plenty of character. It is a refined, slightly mysterious choice. To meet more creatures, browse our animal brooches, or the whole brooch collection.
What does an owl symbolise?
The owl is a timeless symbol of wisdom, knowledge and clear sight. As a bird of the night, it also carries an air of mystery and intuition, which makes an owl brooch a thoughtful piece to wear or to give to a book lover or a lifelong learner.
An owl brooch as a gift
An owl makes a gift full of meaning for a reader, a student, a teacher or anyone with a curious mind. It suits every age and is ready to wear straight away, a refined choice among our brooches for women.
A fastening for every outfit
Depending on the model, this brooch fastens with a classic pin or with a magnet. The magnetic option holds with no hole and no mark, ideal on delicate fabrics you would rather not pierce. See our magnetic brooches to fasten one without piercing the cloth.
Owl brooches at a glance
| Motif | Owl, night bird |
|---|---|
| Fastening | Magnetic or pin, depending on the model |
| Materials | Gold-tone or silver-tone metal, enamel, rhinestones |
| Symbolism | Wisdom, knowledge, insight |
| Wear it on | Coat, jacket, scarf, bag |
To keep it looking its best, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth, avoid water and perfume, and store it flat. For magnetic models, keep the magnet away from bank cards and sensitive electronic devices.
Frequently asked questions
What does an owl brooch symbolise?
The owl is a symbol of wisdom, knowledge and clear sight, with an added air of mystery as a bird of the night. A thoughtful motif to wear or to give.
Which owl brooch makes a good gift?
An owl suits a reader, a student, a teacher or anyone with a curious mind. It suits every age and is ready to wear straight away.
Are owl brooches magnetic or pin-fastened?
It depends on the model: some use a classic pin, others a magnet. The magnetic ones hold with no hole and no mark, ideal on delicate fabrics.
How do I care for an owl brooch?
Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth, avoid water and perfume, and store it flat. For magnetic models, keep the magnet away from bank cards and electronic devices.
