Animals are a huge part of our lives. Whether it be a pet or even an animal that you have admired since childhood, animals are important to people all over the world. When having such a strong relation toward an animal, people tend to find ways to have that animal in their everyday life. We have all seen the pajamas with sloths, the bumper stickers with paw prints, or even the blankets with butterflies on them. Everywhere you go, you see people showing off their love for animals, but one thing that has always caught the attention is animal inspired jewelry and yes, it is a thing. Here are a few different ideas that focus on animal inspired jewelry that we have put together in hopes that they will inspire you to go out and get your own.
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Lockets and Charms with Your Pet’s Picture
Lockets are popular worldwide because of the significance they hold to people. Lockets are used in many ways, such as relationships, losing a loved one, pictures of your child, and lastly for your animal! Buying a locket is simple and easy, mainly because they are accessible nearly anywhere. You can also check out photo charms which can be added to a bracelet. Getting a picture for your locket is quick and easily done which makes the process of getting a locket for you and your special pet is a popular idea. Incorporating your pet in your locket or charm is a sure fire way to have your animal close to you wherever you may be.
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Custom Crafted Pieces
There are artists today who can create a customized piece based on a photo of your beloved pet. Simply send in a photo and they can create a pendant that will keep your pet close to your heart forever. You can also opt to have it engraved with their name or a special message.
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Animal Inspired Earrings
Shopping for earrings can always be exciting. Ever thought of getting a set with your favorite animal engraved on them? You can! There are numerous different animals that you could get whether it be a hamster, bear, ferret, or a cat. You name it and you can get earrings with that animal. People love to express themselves and what better way to do so then to get earrings that reflect your favorite animal. Best of all, with so many options you can collect your own mini-menagerie!
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Animal Rings
Rings are always evolving and a great and creative way to show off your love for a specific animal is by getting a ring. A ring that is specifically designed to represent that animal that you adore so much will be a significant part of your everyday life. There are rings all around the world that are made into animals such as giraffes, dogs, lions, and even bugs! Some rings will also include ideas such as a wolf with a forest background. There are even rings that you could get customized with a picture of you and your pet!
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Animal Charms
Bracelets create a statement and what better way to show off your bracelet then to get a charm of your favorite animal! When getting an animal charm, you do not just have to get the animal you love, you could even get a paw print. Charms are popular and people are always trying to find new creative ways to include their love for animals in their everyday life. Go get a charm bracelet and include your special animal in your bracelet!Animal Inspired Colors, Textures and Patterns
Expand your animal inspired jewelry collection by including pieces that showcase the colors, textures and patterns of your favorite animals. It is easy to incorporate your love of flamingos, parrots, peacocks, lions or zebras by choosing pieces that feature their colors. Pink Tourmaline is perfect for flamingo lovers while monochromatic patterns that use diamonds and obsidian are bound to appeal to zebra fans.Jewelry With a Cause
Pendants, patterns and palettes are all great ways to celebrate your favorite animal, but what about jewelry that could make a difference in their life? There are several stores that donate to charity and local shops that may have ties with your local rescues and shelters. In addition to shopping and acting locally, there are options to act on a bigger scale as well. Check eBay and etsy sellers - many times shops and artists align themselves with a charity if their choice. Other online options include:- Savannah – With a simple but beautiful collection of bracelets and shirts, Savannah is working to save Africa’s endangered lion’s. The company uses Agate, Howlite, Lava and other stones to create simple, timeless bracelets with an Eastern aesthetic. Best of all, 10% of their monthly profits go to the Wildlife Conservation Network.
- Mulberry Mongoose – This company creates beautiful pieces of jewelry and works to protect "the South Luangwa’s iconic wildlife and creating beauty from brutality." Mulberry Mongoose brings together women from across Africa, and specifically the Zambian area. They use native materials such as semi-precious stones and freshwater pearls as well as hand carved wooden beads. They also incorporate snare wire they collect through anti-poaching patrols.
- Fetch Eyewear – Hey, glasses are jewellery too! Fetch delivers up to five different frames for customers to try on at home. Return the ones that aren't your style, keep what you want and you'll have amazing frames with a lifetime warranty. Best of all, they donate 100% of their profits to the Pixie Project, a campaign to support animal rescue and adoption.