The Mystery: Silver Wire Wrapped Pendant

Part of the Illuminated Bestiary Series, this handmade pendant is inspired by medieval representations of cats. It is handmade with argentium silver wire. The stones set in this pendant are a lapis lazuli, calcedony, citrine, and aquamarine to match the color pallet of the manuscript that inspired it. 

About the Cat:

Medieval Europeans loved cats as much as we do! Illuminated bestiaries frequently include cats. They're depicted in a number of ways, but oftentimes, we see them disposing of mice in little cat sized homes.  Illuminated bestiaries used the illustrations to help tell stories that taught morality and religion. In them cats are applauded for their eyesight, hunting abilities, and beauty. They are the hero of their story, because they dispose of mice which represented "greedy men, who seek earthly goods." 

I also love cats, and so I made a pendant about them, and this gorgeous illumination. 

Materials:lapis lazuli, citrine, aquamarine, calcedony & argentium silver wire

Care: Buff gently with a soft cloth. Do not soak or polish with chemicals.

Ships in a gift box on a waxed cotton cord, ready to wear or give.