Cat Jewelry: Silver And Gold For Cat Lovers

The growing popularity of cat jewelry, cat earrings, cat pendants and cat art forms a violent contrast to the way felines were treated in history.

People now adore cat bracelets and earrings just as much as others hated cats in the middle ages.

Cat jewelry was already known in ancient times.

The Egyptians showed their adoration and respect for cats through jewelry, amulets, figurines and numerous images.

This cat cult lasted for about 2,000 years and ended in the fourth century of our era. Thousands of objects have survived this time.

Felines continued to be a subject of art throughout the following centuries, most of all in eastern countries.

Although Europeans recognized its hunting qualities, they also associated the cat with paganism and even persecuted the little feline.

The negative attitude towards cats changed during the 17th century. Felines appeared in literature, and this time in a positive sense.

Victorians used the good looks of the cat for decorative purposes. Cats were widely portrayed by painters and sculptors, and cats as became a popular subject for goldsmiths and jewelry designers.

Nowadays cat lovers can choose between cat pendants, cat charms, cat bracelets, cat earrings ... all kinds of cat collectibles.

Most of these cat items are made of sterling silver or gold. The beauty and versatility of the cat give jewelers a great freedom to experiment with shape and expression.

Some people adore sweet cat faces, other the characteristics of the predator that lives inside the cat and all these extremes can be used for jewelry. There is a jewel for every cat lover.

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