Cat Modern: Jewelry For Contemporary Cat Ladies

Some of my favorite things to feature on this blog are fabulous finds for cat ladies. When it comes to cat-related items for my home, or clothing and jewelry to flaunt my cat lady pride, I admit that I just can't get my paws on enough.

Earlier this year I received an email from Perrin Lam, the creative director of Cat Modern, introducing his contemporary designs to us as “an online oasis of artful, witty and intellectually astute jewelry designs for the discerning cat lover - and the people seeking gifts for them. Cat-forward, meet fashion-forward.”. I was incredibly impressed by his necklaces, pendants and earrings but I couldn't help thinking that this jewelry wasn't really "me". You're unlikely to ever find me wearing anything other than jeans and t-shirt so these pieces felt a bit "out of my league".

Then I realized that was just silly thinking. As a sophisticated, modern cat lady I can rock fine jewelry, no matter what I'm wearing! And the more I looked at the jewelry, the more I fell in love with it.

I eagerly awaited the box containing samples of Cat Modern jewelry, which coincidentally arrived on Valentine's Day! My first impression is that this jewelry, with its intricate detail and ultra-modern shapes, is the epitome of "cat lady chic", a somewhat neglected niche in a world of mass-produced novelty items. Not that there's anything wrong with such jewelry - I wear them on a daily basis right alongside the personalized pieces that hold an extra special place in my heart. It's just that for some occasions you want to wear something a bit unique, something that makes a statement. And that's exactly what Cat Modern does.

Here's what Perrin had to tell us about his designs -

With Cat Modern jewelry, you’ll find all manner of contemporary cats behaving catly. You'll see the steadfast cat waiting at a doorway, the acrobat cat jumping from platform to platform, the pooped-out puss curled up in a kitty cup. Oh look, there’s a cat in the window, waiting for its owner and dinner. There are even cats in and out of bags, cats in one ear and out the other, and cats just being indescribably adorable. 

I think what makes this jewelry so special is that it depicts cats behaving in typical cat-like behavior which just brings a smile to your face, yet the look is timeless. Each piece is painstakingly photo-etched out of a surgical-grade stainless steel sheet, then electropolished or gold-plated by a small crew of Bay Area artisans. All pieces in the collection are available in stainless steel or gold plate, with earrings ranging from $50 to $70 and necklaces and pendants from $90 to $220.

My favorite piece is the necklace at the top of this post, titled "Cat's Play" because it reminds me of Mudpie's adorable antics. The necklace itself is visually stunning, its size impressive, and it puts the finishing touch on anything I'm wearing. I'm so honored to have it as a part of my jewelry collection.

Mother's Day is one month from today and the cat mom (or cat-loving mom) in your life deserves something just as special and one of a kind as she is, wouldn't you agree? I can guarantee that these pieces are unlike anything else she has in her jewelry box!

Giveaway

Since I don't have pierced ears, I have TWO pairs of 23k gold-plated earrings, “Masked Face Cat” (oval hoops) and the “Kitty Cup” (round hoops), to give away. Our winner this time around can choose which pair they prefer, and around Christmastime we'll be giving away the second pair. To enter, simply fill out the Rafflecopter below. (US entries only, please.)

And for free shipping on your purchase at Cat Modern, enter coupon code "MOCHA" at checkout!

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