When looking for a cat piece of jewellery, we rarely think of the symbol first. We think of a very specific cat: the one who sleeps on the radiator, the one who wakes up the whole house at six o'clock, the one who was adopted from the shelter last year. The jewellery then becomes a discreet way to carry this companion with you.
The cat also carries symbolism, which Fauna associates with specific qualities. This guide brings together both interpretations, then helps you choose from our cat jewellery made in France: the shape, the finish, the budget and the gift idea that suits the person.
What does a cat piece of jewellery mean?
What the cat evokes at Fauna
On our product pages, the cat embodies independence, patience, intuition and a spirit of adventure, with a form of discreet courage: that of the animal who observes for a long time before acting. For children, we rather highlight its curiosity, its tenderness and its joy of living.
These are interpretations proposed by Fauna: they give meaning to the gift, without attributing power to the jewellery. One can, moreover, love cats without identifying with this symbolism. To go further (the sensitivity of the cat, its place in dreams, the meaning of coat colours), our guide Cat totem animal: symbolism and meanings develops each of these themes.
A nod to their own cat
Most often, a cat piece of jewellery celebrates a very real animal. This is what makes it a touching gift: it shows that you know the place this cat occupies in the person's life.
One clarification to avoid any disappointment: our charm represents a cat, not their cat. It does not reproduce a coat or a portrait, and we do not offer engraving. To personalize the gift, you can ask us by email to add a handwritten message on a recycled paper card, or choose one of our customizable message cards, from €3.90. The cat's name naturally finds its place there.
And the black cat?
Some people hesitate to gift a cat thinking of the superstitions surrounding the black cat. Our charms do not represent any coat colour: they come in a finish gold-plated with fine gold or silver-plated. If the subject intrigues you, our article Crossing a black cat: meanings, superstitions and truth revisits these beliefs.
Which cat jewellery to choose?
The cat can be worn on the wrist or around the neck, and exists for adults as well as for children. The right choice depends above all on the way the person already wears their jewellery.
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Cat Bracelet on cord €22.90, adjustable from 14 to 26 cm |
An everyday piece of jewellery, flexible and easy to slip on, which also suits a man |
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Cat Bracelet on chain €29.90, adjustable from 14 to 20 cm |
A more dressed-up look, which accompanies a watch or other fine bracelets |
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Classic Cat Necklace €39.90, from 42 to 48 cm approximately |
A person who wears nothing on the wrist |
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One Line Cat Necklace €49.90, from 42 to 48 cm approximately |
Female lovers of minimalist jewellery and layered fine chains |
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Children's Cat Bracelet €22.90 or €24.90, from 11 to 19 cm |
Children, on plain cord or Liberty |
These prices including VAT are excluding occasional promotions.
The Cat Bracelet, on cord or on chain
The Cat bracelet comes in four versions: gold-plated with fine gold or silver-plated, on cord or on chain. Its charm measures 16 × 18 mm, a size that is legible without being imposing. With 125 customer reviews, it is one of the most commented bracelets on our site.
The cord, made from clothing fibers and recycled plastic bottles, is adjustable from 14 to 26 cm thanks to two sliding knots. It is the easiest version to wear daily, and it suits a man very well. The chain, adjustable from 14 to 20 cm thanks to its extension chain, gives a more dressed-up look.
The Classic Cat Necklace
For a person who can't stand anything on the wrist, because they type on the keyboard all day, garden, or spend long moments brushing their cats, the Cat necklace is the safest choice. Gold-plated with fine gold or silver-plated, it is adjustable between 42 and 48 cm approximately, a length that can be worn just as well with an open collar as with a sweater.
The One Line Cat Necklace
The One Line Cat Necklace draws the cat in a single line. More graphic and more discreet, it will please people who love minimalist jewellery or who layer several fine chains. It is also adjustable between 42 and 48 cm approximately.
The Children's Cat Bracelet
The children's Cat bracelet from the Fauna Kids collection is adjustable from 11 to 19 cm. It comes in two choices: the charm, gold-plated with fine gold or silver-plated, then the cord, among seven solid colors (22.90 €) or eleven Liberty patterns (24.90 €). If the child hesitates between several animals, our children's totem animal test will help them decide.
Our gift ideas according to the person
For a friend who just adopted a cat
The Cat Bracelet on cord is a simple and just gift to celebrate an adoption. Add the newcomer's name on the message card: the jewellery then truly becomes theirs.
For her who lives with a cat and a dog
The customizable bracelet allows to gather several charms on the same cord, among more than 30 animals. A cat and a dog, two cats, or the cat and another animal that matters to her: the bracelet then tells the whole family. You then choose the finish, then the cord, solid or Liberty.
For a man who loves cats
The cord version, silver-plated, is the most sober of our Cat bracelets. The flexible cord is forgotten daily and is adjustable up to 26 cm.
For a child, or for a parent-child duo
The children's Cat bracelet makes a first joyful piece of jewellery, that the child can compose with you by choosing their cord. For a duo, pair it with an adult Cat bracelet: the same animal on the parent's and child's wrist, each in their size.
In memory of a lost cat
Losing a cat leaves a void that is poorly measured from the outside. A piece of jewellery does not fill this lack, but it can accompany the memory, discreetly. The necklace is worn close to oneself, the bracelet remains before the eyes: let yourself be guided by their habits. A few handwritten words on the card, or simply the cat's name, are enough to say the essentials.
For a birthday or for Christmas
The cat existing in necklace and bracelet, it lends itself well to our gift sets: a necklace and an adult or children's bracelet, presented in a gift box, with 20% discount automatically applied in the cart (one set per order). A Cat necklace for a mom and a children's Cat bracelet for her daughter, for example.
Gold-plated with fine gold or silver-plated?
To choose the finish, look at the jewellery the person already wears: their rings, their earrings, the case of their watch. If they wear mostly silver, a gold-plated piece of jewellery risks staying in their drawer, and vice versa.
The charm of the Cat bracelet is made of tin, covered with a layer of silver of 10 microns or fine gold of 1 micron, then protected by a cataphoresis varnish. We write "gold-plated with fine gold" and not "gold-plated": in France, this appellation is reserved for layers of gold of at least 3 microns. Our jewellery is hypoallergenic, guaranteed lead and nickel free.
If the person has sensitive skin, consult the detailed composition on the chosen jewellery page, especially for the necklaces, and do not hesitate to write to our customer service, which responds within 24 hours from Monday to Friday. No mention can guarantee that no skin will react.
What accompanies the jewellery
Plastic-free packaging
Each piece of jewellery is placed on a seed card to plant, which will give flowers, slipped into a cotton pouch, then sent in a recyclable envelope. To give it in person, the gift packaging at €3.90 adds a small box made in the Loire and a kraft bag.
A piece of jewellery made in France
Each animal is drawn by a French illustrator, then molded, polished, gold-plated or silvered in a family workshop in Provence, near Marseille. The mounting, the assembly by hand and the shipping are done in our workshop in the Forez plain, in the Loire. Only the chains come from Europe, for lack of a manufacturer in France, but their galvanization is done in France. As each piece of jewellery is assembled by hand, slight variations exist from one piece to another.
What your purchase supports
A part of the profits of Fauna is donated each year to five partner associations: AVES France, APECS, ASPAS, Kalaweit and Bioparc Conservation. More than €24,500 have been donated to them since 2020. One clarification for cat lovers: these associations work for wildlife and endangered species, not for domestic cat shelters. All the details are on our partner associations and commitments pages.
Before ordering
- The size: our bracelets fit 95% of wrists. For a very thin or wider than average wrist, we adjust the size for free on simple request by email, before or after the order.
- The delay: the shipping options and their delays are displayed at the time of the order and are detailed on our Shipping and returns page. Shipping is free in France from €30 of purchase.
- The exchange: you have 30 days after receipt to return the jewellery in its original packaging. In France, the exchange is free.
- The guarantee: each piece of jewellery is guaranteed 2 years against breakage and abnormal oxidation in normal use. We repair it for free, or replace it if the repair is impossible.
In summary: a cat piece of jewellery first speaks of a bond
A cat piece of jewellery celebrates a very real cat, or what the animal evokes at Fauna: independence, patience and intuition. To choose it well, start from the person's habits: a cord bracelet for everyday, on chain for a more dressed-up look, a necklace if they wear nothing on the wrist, the children's bracelet for the youngest.
You still hesitate on the animal? Our guide What jewellery to gift to a woman who loves animals? offers other leads, and our article How to find the totem animal of a friend? helps you guess theirs.
Frequently asked questions
Can you wear a cat piece of jewellery every day?
Yes, and that is even what helps it keep its shine. Simply remove it for the sea or the pool, and avoid prolonged contact with perfumes, creams, chemicals and hand sanitizer. A shower from time to time is not a problem, even if it is better to limit exposure. If it loses its shine, a soft cloth and a little toothpaste are enough to revive it.
Which cat bracelet to choose for a teenager?
The adult Cat bracelet, on cord or on chain: it is part of our "Adult & teen bracelets" collection. The children's bracelet, adjustable up to 19 cm, is rather aimed at the youngest.
How to adjust the cat bracelet?
On the cord, slide the two knots. On the chain, hook the clasp at the desired length on the extension chain: our tutorial How to hook your bracelet shows the gesture. If the bracelet remains too big, the chain can also pass several times through the clasp.