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Kitty Kitty

by Diana Jarrett GG RMV Panthere de Cartier. Credit: Cartier.

elines, both wild and domestic, This is no new trend, either. The late Duchess of Windsor was
have been a source of endless a storied jewelry collector with exquisite taste when it came to the
F fascination to mankind for sparkly stuff. She was celebrated for her collection of animal jewels,
centuries. Potentates from antiquity were most notably the wild felines created by Master Jeweler Cartier.
legendary for parading around their Turns out, the House of Cartier’s muse is none other than a
kingdoms with leashed up savage felines sleek black panther, and they created many types of adornments
—panthers, tigers, and cheetahs, just around this motif. From cuffs to ear clips to prominent brooches,
to name a few. the panther holds pride of place with this lauded jewelry house.
Modern humanity also loves to collect While you may grab a gorgeous kitty jewel today from various
felines of the domestic variety—while sources, the international auction houses may be your best shot at
taking great pride in attributing human-like characteristics to their starting your own kitty collection. If you are fascinated by these
enigmatic behavior. independent creatures—or perhaps you have an independent streak
So it’s no wonder that gemstone lovers also love to collect yourself, collecting feline jewelry may be just the ticket.
jewelry featuring the feline world. Whether it’s with fashion
jewelry or serious haute bijoux, there are cat-like jewels lurking
everywhere just waiting for a collector to pounce on them and
make them their own.

Your jewelry may hint at your personality—but it will never tell the whole story.

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