THE ANIMAL SPIRIT IN JEWELRY AND ITS MEANINGS

Fauna has been a source of inspiration in the jewelry industry, the animal spirit in the jewels contributes to the pieces temper, strength and rebellion, a theme that can be seen in any type of jewelry, bracelets, rings, pendants, earrings, necklaces or brooches; In general, the people who choose this style in their jewelry identify themselves with the characteristic of the animal, know its meaning.

The famous jewelry brand Cartier took the figure of the panther from its beginnings, the director of Image, Style and Heritage of Cartier, Pierre Rainero, regarding the publication of the book «Cartier Panthère» by the Assouline publishing house, comments «The panther it is a permanent source of inspiration across all of our different object categories.”

He also reviews the decision to adopt this animal as an emblematic figure of this famous brand, «The animal is presented as an emblem of that freedom in a very elegant way, very appropriate to be shown in jewelry», adding, » That is the reason why it was so successful, and why it was so strong: You have the attitude of the woman, but you also have the attitude of the animal”; “There is a panther for every woman”.

People are attracted to felines, cats, tigers, panthers or lions, they will always get a jewel with this figure, these animals are individualistic, they convey independence and are persevering, generally the people who choose a feline to wear as a jewel are calm, stealthy and calm.

Among the designs that include insects as a theme, you can see butterflies, beetles, spiders, bees, dragonflies and the famous red ladybugs with black dots, mostly these insects symbolize the transformation of a changeranging from small to large, without them the existence of human life would be in danger, insects represent an important part in the balance of the ecosystem on Earth.

The bird that is frequently used to make a jewel is the owl, a symbol of inner wisdom, high intuitive capacity and psychic powers, the owl uses its extensive knowledge so that all energies converge in its favor, some cultures consider them messengers between the earthly and the spiritual world; People who choose a piece of jewelry with this animal have a broad sense of understanding and are very observant.

The elephant is a figure that represents loyalty, determination and responsibility, the greatness of this animal does not go unnoticed, attracts good fortune and it is a symbol of long life, it teaches us to be resistant in the face of adversity; People are also attracted to dolphins, which symbolize the ability to communicate freely, bringing balance and harmony to the rhythm of your life.

Since ancient times, the animal spirit in jewelry has accompanied men and women, decorating their bodies, at first in bones, skins and skulls of animals, then little by little the skills of the human being turned the elaboration of beautiful pieces into an art. jewelry, taking wildlife as a source of inspiration.