Cat jewelry as a gift for a cat lover is something that is always appreciated. If you know cats, then you know they rely on us for their comfort and healthy well being. In return they give us a full measure of love and companionship, although it's given in a polite and reserved manner. Unless they are pushed out of their comfort zone. Cats are not shy about showing you how they feel. Especially when it's something they don't enjoy or disrupts their regular routine. What you don't get from a cat is the reckless tail-wagging-wet-tongue-hanging-unfettered-restraint that you get from Fido. No, cats have a uniquely compelling attractiveness... and you expect that uniqueness to be reflected in your jewelry. Great kitty jewelry simply exudes with the love and appreciation cat lovers have for their cats and their entertaining nuances, their physical grace, and charming sophistication.

Wherever you find yourself going; whether it's to the theater, a night on the town of dining and dancing, or the opera. Maybe a fine art showing, or a tour of the museum...stopping at the "Cats of the World" exhibit, of course. Maybe it's a shopping trip to your favorite department store. Or, to a gathering of friends for a casual get-together. You know that where you're going will determine the style of clothes you'll wear. But, always in style will be tasteful jewelry such as cat earrings, or a kitten brooch, to complement your outfit.

Jewelry has been around for a long time. About 100,000 years. Early in its history, jewelry was used to keep clothes pinned together (think toga's) and as a way to keep tabs on one's personal wealth. I guess if you wore your wealth in the form of jewelry on yourself, it would be a lot harder to take it from you. Today, jewelry is designed more for decoration and enhancing one's personal image. Of course there's that tribal thing where jewelry is acquired to be a part of the body itself with the rather exuberant practice of body piercing and stretching. Let's leave that for other topical discussions. Cat inspired jewelry captures the passion a cat lover feels for their feline friends without being gaudy.

Cat jewelry can also mean the adornment designed to be worn by a cat. Usually in the form of a cat collar or even a tiara. But, here we are going to stay with cat jewelry designed to be worn by girls and lady friends. Besides, it's a lot more fun shopping for yourself.

On the other hand, if you are a guy looking to buy a jewelry gift for a special lady, you should read, and learn from, the lessons contained in the story that follows:

Descending the wide, curving staircase with her emerald eyed cat under one arm, her jewelry shimmered, contrasting the sparkle in her eyes. She appeared as if she were a dream and I could tell by the look on her face she was pleased with the special cat jewelry gift I had painstakingly searched for. Knowing how much Alexander, her ruddy, burnt-sienna hued Abyssinian cat meant to her, I'd tried to match his place in her life with a piece of feline jewelry that would make her think of me, and hopefully she would it wear as lovingly as she carried Alexander.

And that is the motivation needed when looking for cat jewelry gifts.

But, I could see a touch of jealousy in Alexander's stare... "It's ok for tonight...but don't think you're going to make a habit of this quite yet. I'll have the last say about all this if you don't pass my inspection..." I thought I heard him say...

Uh-oh. It's obviously going to be a long, carefully approached courtship. When choosing jewelry for a cat lover, it's important to consider the role of the cat in her life. You'll want to spend some time getting to know our Alexander.

I extended my arm and with her free hand she took it. As we walked to the door, Alexander reached with his long, furry paw and touched my sleeve. "Just be sure to have her home at a decent hour... the cat jewelry does look rather nice, though", I heard him say admiringly. She put Alexander down at the door and he sat there for a moment watching us; then he rose, flicked his tail and exited back into the house. I felt I'd made a good impression. Then we left into the warm evening air, her cat satisfied, her new kitty jewelry lighting our way and I was on my way to being a real cat lover...

Does that sound about right?!?