Antique Victorian Owl & Stars Engraved Love Token Pendant

A Victorian Sentiment, Reimagined for the Modern Storyteller

In the Victorian era, ordinary coins were taken to a jeweler, ground smooth, and engraved by hand with initials, names,dates, and symbols of devotion. Each love token is a one-of-a-kind antique—a story writ small enough to wear close to your heart.

Capturing a rare pictorial scene, this hand-engraved token features a detailed owl perched upon a tree branch beneath a night sky. Framed by a crescent moon, scattered stars, and fine directional hatching, the bird is rendered with expressive linework and star-like eyes, set against a smooth silver field with an engraved zig-zag inner border. In Victorian lore, the owl symbolized wisdom, watchfulness, and quiet devotion through the dark—a poetic guardian rendered in precious metal.

Shown set in 14k yellow gold with a herringbone-engraved bezel, a solitaire bezel-set diamond, and a diamond pavé bail. The coin pictured is one example from the vault; we hold others like it, and yours will be chosen with you, in the setting of your choice.

Design & Setting Details (As Shown)

• The Antique Coin: 19th-century U.S. silver coin, hand-engraved over a century ago.

• The Engraving & Motifs: Pictorial scene of an owl perched on a branch under a night sky with a crescent moon and stars, framed by a serrated geometric border.

• The Setting: Handcrafted 14k yellow gold bezel detailed with fine herringbone engraving.

• The Accents: A solitaire bezel-set diamond paired with a sparkling diamond pavé bail.

Bespoke & Vault Selection

The coin pictured represents a piece from our antique vault. Because every authentic love token is a one-of-a-kind original, yours will be selected with you.

We offer complete custom design services:

• Hand-select your preferred antique coin from our vault.

• Choose your setting metal, purity (14k, 18k, or 22k), and bezel detailing.

• Add custom gemstone accents or build an entirely bespoke design from scratch.

Product Specifications

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Every piece we make can be made yours—engraving, stones, or something that doesn’t exist yet.

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