These cats do not have to be a certain color, size or of similar decoration. Both paws up was not a common original depiction, but is prevalent today, perhaps hoping to bring both types of fortune.Ĭats are not uncommon in jewelry, and the Maneki Neko fits right in, especially when incorporated with other feel-good imagery, good luck charms and coins. Traditionally, if the right paw is up the cat will bring good fortune, while the left paw up brings wealth. Maneki Neko come in all shapes and sizes and inspires happiness. The cat then came to her in a dream telling her to make a statue of the cat and sell it. Legend has it a woman was so poor she had to sell her cat. Coming from Japan, these cats are put in store windows, restaurants, homes, cars, jewelry and more. These adorable kitties are called Maneki Neko though they are often referred to as beckoning cats or lucky cats. Alternative jewelry styles have used ankhs in styles with jagged or dagger-like ends and sentimental jewelry has been known to turn the loop into a heart as a symbol for eternal love. Other popular Egyptian-themed symbols sometimes incorporated with ankhs include the wedjat eye, pyramids, snakes or cartouche-like ovals. This symbol is popular for rings, necklaces (simple pendant or large collar styles), earrings and bracelets including upper arm bracelets reminiscent of Egyptian fashion. Ankhs were sometimes worn as talismans promoting longevity. Egyptian deities were occasionally depicted holding an ankh by the loop. The symbol has been seen with extra decoration in the form of other hieroglyphics, scarabs and wings (relating to the goddess Isis or god Horus). The character stood for life, and more specifically eternal life. The ankh, also called breath of life, key of the Nile or ''handled cross,'' is the most familiar Egyptian hieroglyphic. Interested in common religious, cultural or other iconography to include in designs? Learn meanings and design information, including which are used in weddings, to make meaningful designs for yourself or your customers.
Incorporating cultural symbols in jewelry is not a new concept, though it has seen a boost in recent popularity. By Leslie, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
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