Beasty Bling Reveals Latest Cat Jewelry Designs

These days, dogs have been getting all the attention, but have we forgotten about our other domesticated companion, the cat? At Beasty Bling, we are going to be focusing on creating more cat jewelry accessories; we hope this line will be a main stay for the company moving forward.

There is an unexplainable fulfillment and human curiosity we experience when we spend time with cats, which is probably why the Ancient Egyptians first started to domesticate wildcats from Africa in 3500 BC. Ever since, these beautiful, graceful, powerful hunters have held an honored place in the home.  In Egypt, these domesticated wildcats were treasured pets and can be seen in artwork as hunters, killing rodents and snakes.  Interesting that cats were first referred to in Egypt as Myeo or Mau -  similar to the sound cat’s today make “meow.”

The domesticated cat continued to evolve and by 1500 BC, in Egypt cats were so loved and revered that if a pet cat died, the owner would shave their eyebrows as a symbol of grief and would mummify their pet.   If a house caught fire, the rule went like this—cats first, humans second.  Cats were so highly regarded that over 300,000 cat mummies were discovered in one excavation during the 1800s, outnumbering human mummies by far.  Even mice were mummified so that the cats would have something to eat in the afterlife.    

We shouldn’t be afraid to dress our cats as we would our dogs – the Ancient Egyptians did it! Besides, it’s a rare pup that can make pet accessories look as regal as a feline can. Sure your cat won’t wag its tail and lick your face in appreciation, but I’m sure you will get more cuddle time.