From the lofty forest ceiling, a wise old owl with fiery garnet eyes is suspended from a classic belcher chain.

Wisdom and mischievousness are uncommon bedfellows but in Karen Walker’s latest jewellery collection the owl and the squirrel sit side-by-side peering at the world with flashing gemstone eyes of garnet and black spinel. Both miniatures have extraordinary detail; the squirrel even grasping its prized acorn, made even more special by its tiger’s eye shell.

The Owl is 21.5mm high x 8.3mm wide, and hangs from a 45cm fine belcher chain.