Put some bling in your basket.
LA Small Dogs Examiner
Beasty Bling, jewelry for dogs and their owners
By Johnny Ortez
If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, what does the sophisticated pampered pooch adorn: Beasty Bling of course. Kate Noto, a gemologist, art historian and pet enthusiast designs pet jewelry in Southern California and is committed to handcrafting one-of-a-kind neckpieces for pets.
“Our pets are an extension of ourselves,” says Noto. “I create a variety of neckpieces so that there is an appropriate piece for every pet persona.” With Noto’s Beasty Bling originals you can be assured the dog next door or down the street won’t be sporting the same piece on your afternoon walks or weekend hikes. Using materials like Venetian glass, Mother of Pearl, Yellow Jade and Onyx, owners can be certain their dogs will be the talk of the trails.
Noto will also accept special requests from clients if there is a specific color combination, length or style you’re looking to achieve. Rufus, my red smooth miniature dachshund, and I had the pleasure of meeting Noto and seeing her jewelry at the Buddha Bark Celebrity and Canine Style Lounge and instantly fell in love with her and her jewelry.
Now the good part; Noto can design matching or coordinating pet and people jewelry! There’s a saying, that after awhile all dogs (or pets) and their owners begin to look alike or something to that effect, and if you’re inclined, you now can be accessorized like your dog while being fashion forward. Noto makes bracelets and necklaces for people in addition to her pet jewelry, and her jewelry is unisex making it perfect for all kinds of people and pets.
For many of us our dogs are our spoiled children and if you’re in the market for something unique and stylish for your dog, then Beasty Bling is a great option for birthdays, adoption anniversaries, Valentine’s Day or just because.
Photos:
Top - Beasty Bling's Kate Noto and Rufus show off their bling.
Middle - Rufus sits pretty in his bling for a treat.
Bottom - Rufus, Noto and I.