Juliana Articulated Owl Necklace — IIJJ#9843 | Collector Documentation

Actual vintage Juliana articulated owl tassel necklace on a cream display bust

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This vintage Juliana by DeLizza & Elster necklace features a playful articulated owl composed of linked open gold-tone rings. Faux coral-colored cabochons accent the owl’s eyes and body, while a long chain tassel hangs below its tail. Its elongated gold-tone bar-and-ring chain makes the necklace especially striking when worn.

Identification & Measurements

Maker: Juliana (DeLizza & Elster)
Form: Figural articulated owl pendant necklace
Is It Juliana Jewelry database: IIJJ#9843
Necklace length: Approximately 35 inches
Owl including tassel: Approximately 4.5 × 1.4 inches
Materials and appearance: Gold-tone metal, faux coral cabochons, dangling chain tassel
Condition: Nice vintage condition, with slight darkening on the chain tassel tail consistent with age

Design & Construction

The owl’s open rings are articulated for movement, and its tassel hangs from a square-wire hanger. The long link chain and the construction of the reverse are shown in the original photographs below.

Book Documentation

The owl design appears in a different colorway on page 49 of Juliana Jewelry – The Last Generation. A larger version is illustrated on page 105 of Frank DeLizza’s Memoirs of a Fashion Jewelry Manufacturer and is associated with circa 1970. These references document the design and related versions, not the exact physical necklace pictured here. The page references were supplied by the owner.