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Come share the fun and fellowship as we share our favorite pieces of
critter jewelry.
Whether elegant, sentimental or whimsical, these jool pets, are such a delight to behold! |
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Trifari Persian Cat
Brooch
I love
Persian cats and they're not often portrayed in jewelry. So, I was
delighted to finally get my hands on this elegant and sizeable Trifari
piece from about 1937. With the pavé stones and green cab eyes, it
especially reminds me of Emmy, the silver tabby Persian that was my
companion for over 12 years. My current fur-child, Kallie, can be
seen here.
Beth Rowlands
Emerald City Vintage Costume Jewelry |
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Ethel Mae
This Kenneth Jay Lane pug, part of his Treasures of the Duchess of
Windsor series, is very meaningful to me as it represents my beloved
pug, Ethel Mae, who is now a beautiful little senior of 12½ years old.
I am as obsessed with pugs as the Duke and Duchess who had about nine
pugs.
Robin
Deutsch
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Whimsical
Rabbits
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I love
figurals and novelty items, and these 2 rabbit pins fit those
categories. The first rabbit, I believe, is wearing a WWI Civil
Defense uniform. The second depicts a ski-racing rabbit duo,
apparently a souvenir item from St. Moritz. I love the
personalities of the rabbits as depicted in these pins.
Susan Corwin
Eureka, I Found It |
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Boucher
Praying Mantis
My sweet pet
Boucher Praying Mantis doesn't need a name, because she is the only
mantis in my life! Insect anatomy has always fascinated me,
and the design of the praying mantis is one of the most beautiful in the
insect world to me, plus I love her color. From the first time I
saw the rarer enameled Boucher brooch, I knew I had to have one
eventually.
Brook Neal
Carousel of Jewels
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Look-alikes
The
CJ pieces I pick for my collection often look like my own horses as you
can see from this composite image. And, they mirror the same
wonderful attributes of my horses: they're healthy, happy, inquisitive
and loyal.
Dinah Taylor
Capricious Crowns |
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Comical Dog
I
just think this guy is hilarious, so that's why he's special to me. I
love dogs, and we can't have one......so I just love on 'em when I can.
He looks like a lot of dog types, and he looks happy. And kinda:
"Huh?" [Ed. note: looks like a golden retriever
that's been doing some retrieving.]
Judy Miller
Bangle Caddies
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Eric, the Wild
Bird
When I received this unmarked bird
brooch it was in terrible shape. Most of the enamel was gone and half
the rhinestones were missing. I decided to have him restored with
colors I wanted, making him a fantasy piece, and named him Eric. The
piece is 3¾ by 3½" and is too heavy to wear, but just looking at him
makes me smile.
Gloria Barnhart |
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Woeful Lion
This melancholy
Panetta lion brooch just looks like he needs a hug! His face and
expression are so endearing and charming.
Sheree Peti |
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Sneaky Panda
Although I've sold many
animal pins over the years, this charming little Panda, marked 'PAT APLD
FOR' , found his way into my personal jewelry box! The brooch is
pot metal, measuring 1¾ by 1 3/8". He appears to be climbing over
a fence - maybe to get to an orchard full of delicious fruit.
[Ed note: or sneaking into Dotty's
jewelry box.]
Dotty Stringfield
Illusion Jewels Renaissance Vintage &
Jewelry
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