Animal designs: Panther jewelry

According to Elise B. Misiorowski, writing in the March 1998 issue of Professional Jeweler Magazine, the use of realistic representation of panthers in fine jewelry is a 20th Century innovation. In 1948 the Duke of Windsor commissioned Cartier to make a panther brooch for the Duchess of Windsor. The panther designs produced by Cartier and the celebrity of the patrons created a popular sensation, and panther and other big cat designs were favored for a time. A resurgence of panther popularity occurred in the 1980s.

"The panther is now a metaphor for the contemporary woman; sensual and self-assured with an underlying element of danger, hinting that care should be used in handling this exotic creature."

Photos of these various vintage jewelry pieces are difficult to locate, but a selection of contemporary panther jewelry designs may be viewed here: Panther jewelry.

White Gold Diamond Cat Pendant

2008 winter
Jewelry Catalog
Gold and diamond cat pendant

• 14 k white gold.
• 1/8 total carat weight diamonds
• Diamonds - I-J color.
• Diamonds - I2-I3 clarity.
• 18 inch chain.

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Additions to the cat jewelry catalog collection

• Gold and enamel cat pendant
• Gold woven tiger bracelet
• Gold, diamond, sapphire and aquamarine leopard head ring
• Diamond, ruby and sterling silver cat pin or pendant
• Gold panther earrings
• Gold and silver panther head bracelet
• Sterling silver leopard earrings
• Gold, diamond and sapphire leopard ring
• 14k gold and sterling silver panther slide
• Gold and sterling silver panther bangle bracelet

Gold, diamond, and ruby lion pendant or brooch - estate jewelry

2008 winter
Estate jewelry

Gold, diamond, and ruby lion pendant or brooch

Circa 1990, this 18k yellow gold sculpted lion can be worn either as a pendant or a brooch. The lion's mane, tail and eyes sport eleven round diamonds (0.15 carat total weight) and 15 round rubies (0.20 carat total weight).

The Jewelery Catalog

Gold, diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald lion pendant - estate jewelry

2008 winter
Estate jewelry

Gold, diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald lion pendant

This 14 gold lion pendant dates from about 1985. Twenty-seven round cut diamonds, with 1.35 total carat weight, outline the lion's mane and tail-tip. Two round rubies, 0.2 total carat weight, serve as eyes. Additional gem adornments include four round emeralds, 0.06 total carat weight, and seven round rubies, 0.20 total carat weight, that complete the design of this multi-gem vintage gold lion pendant. This pendant works with up to an 8 mm chain (not included).

The Jewelry Catalog - Gold, diamond, sapphire, ruby, and emerald lion pendant

Sandblasted gold and diamond cat pendant - fine jewelry

2008 winter
Fine jewelry

Gold and diamond cat pendant with 18" chain

10k white gold with 6 small diamonds and an 18 inch white gold chain. Sandblasted finish.

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Gold, diamond, sapphire and citrine cat bangle - fine jewelry

2008 winter
Fine jewelry

Gold, diamond, sapphire and citrine cat bangle

18k white gold, 2.77 total carat weight, and yellow sapphire (4.37 ctw) panthers with 59 carat faceted citrine on this hinged bangle. Tongue and lock clasp.

Jewelry Catalog

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cat Pendant

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cat Pendant

Ten diamonds
.03 total carat weight
Diamond color: I-J
Diamond clarity: I2-I3
18 in. rope chain
2.5 Grams yellow 14k gold

Jazz Cat 14k gold pendant

The fun of it is in the design. This is first up on Squidoo — Gold jewelry: The 14k cat

More cat jewelry:

— White gold and diamond stalking panther cat earrings
— Sterling silver Gorey cat pendant and chain
— Gold silhouette cat earrings
— Gold and agate cameo kitten pendant