Animal designs, far from being tacky or crude, are actually distinctive.
Finely crafted jewelry with an animal motif lends a mysterious air to the
wearer.
Graceful, elegant jewelry is crafted with animal motifs. Dolphins, birds,
snakes, swans, and other beautiful creatures of nature depict a mystical beauty
and mysticism. Including images of animals in jewelry inspires this effect. Not
that the carnal appeal of wearing animal-themed jewelry should be bypassed;
sporting animal-themed accessories reflects someone who is in tune with an inner
animal, as well. Talk about sex appeal--well, animal jewelry may be an
understated way to enhance it!
Animal jewelry also encourages environmental awareness and a love of nature
among children as well as adults. A child who has a special pet might appreciate
receiving animal jewelry to remind him or her of that pet. In fact, if the pet
is domesticated enough, like a cat or dog, to sport a little jewelry as well,
the child and pet could wear matching pieces! A pendant or charm could be
attached to Spot’s collar and another worn on Nancy’s a bracelet.
In fact, this idea would go over well with many adults who dote on their pets.
Anyone who has a special pet, a favorite animal, or a totem spirit he or she
especially identifies with would enjoy receiving charm jewelry reflecting their
closeness to the animal. An accessory that reminds us of a pleasant thought and
makes us glow is wonderful to receive as a gift.
One of the best things about animal jewelry is the inner strength it inspires.
Many people are calmed by the sight of a dolphin or hummingbird or energized by
the sight of a lion or eagle. Owl people are studious and love to learn new
things; fox people are exploratory and playful. The sight of an elephant might
evoke feelings of strength and ancestral awareness. Different animals affect our
moods differently.
In Native American tradition, the animals are called our brothers and sisters;
they were created before man in order to teach man how to survive and also to
provide him with company. Indeed, it is a scientific fact that all forms of life
on this planet share a great deal of DNA in common. The Native Americans also
believed that the animals can give humans strength and guidance. Deer teaches
grace, love, and gentleness; badger and wild boar teach us how to stand our
ground and be persistent in the face of challenges. Bear is not only power, but
the ability to go within, digest experience, and use what we learn. Dragonfly
symbolizes illusion and creativity. Hummingbird is joy. All of the animals have
special characteristics and abilities. The Native Americans called these
attributes the animal’s “medicine.” Wearing jewelry symbolizing your favorite
animals can serve as a reminder of qualities you have or desire to have, such as
strength, playfulness, courage, being observant, and so forth. A symbol can help
you use “animal medicine.”
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