Inspired by ancient and modern cultures, jewellery imbued with symbolism is as meaningful as it is enchanting. Representing the whole spectrum of human emotion and sentiment, symbolic jewellery comes in many forms of unique jewellery, from necklaces sporting angel motifs to brooches shaped like foliage.
The cultural depiction of cats and their relationship to humans is old and stretches back over 9,500 years.
Cats have been associated with various spiritual symbols across different cultures. In ancient Egypt, cats were revered and associated with the goddess Bastet, who was seen as a protector of home, fertility, and childbirth. In Japanese folklore, the beckoning cat or "Maneki-neko" is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. In Celtic tradition, cats were believed to have the ability to see the unseen and were associated with the spirit world.
It’s said that cats have more lives than most, and they certainly carry more symbolic meanings than most other animals, too. Cat jewellery is often found in the form of cat-shaped pendants on necklaces and the cat motif is generally symbolically liked to the themes of adventure and curiosity.
Earrings 14 x 10 mm silver coated kitten pendant, Sterling Silver hook marked 925