{"title":"* THE FAMILIAR II *","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-familiar-onyx-ring-limited","title":"The Familiar. Onyx Ring. *Limited*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e This jewel is limited and we are unsure if they'll be available again in the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e We recommend Express Shipping with signature required upon delivery to best ensure it arrives safely in your hands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou must either leave your ring size in the notes section while going through the check out process or reach out to us via email after placing your order to confirm your ring size. We cannot begin creating your ring until your ring size is confirmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife cast cat claws and paw bones are carefully collaged around an oval onyx stone. This ring holds the energy of the cat at night, playful, hunting, wide awake, and perhaps wreaking havoc in your home whilst you are trying to sleep. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Witch’s familiar is a phenomena that is distinctly a British import; called ‘Imps’ by Witch-finders and usually small animals such as ferrets, hares, and the ubiquitous cat, often black but not restricted as such: in Shakespeare’s play \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacbeth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewe read of a brindled cat mewling significantly and there is also the gray ‘Grimalkin’ faery cat of Scottish witch lore. The familiar could also be a bird, such as the blackbirds of the crow or raven, or amphibians: toads were historically associated with witches and still are today. However, none are as well known in the collective imagination as the cat, often seen beside the witch of fairytale, folklore and horror alike. Depicted riding astride the witch on her broomstick or nearby her while she concocts potions in her cauldron, these fantastical depictions are not far from what accusers in the witch trials believed familiars were capable of: assisting the witch in all manner of malefic endeavors such as riding to the Sabbath on or as her familiar, using her familiar to curse or hex her neighbors or undertake  other tasks for the witch in her stead. In many cases, women, often women who were anti-social loners, elderly and living alone,  or otherwise occupying the fringes of society in some way, were more apt to keep small animals for companionship. This unfortunately marked “innocent” women as witches during the witchcraze that swept Europe and parts of the US simply for being devoted cat people, as many people are today, for similar reasons. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether or not people keep cats today for use as vessels for familiar spirits, Cats have a long history of being revered as powerful creatures. In ancient Egypt, the cat was worshipped as a Goddess, most famously in the form of Bastet ( or Bast ) in the prosperous and sacred city of Bubastis (now known as Tell Basta ). There, the lives of cats, as elsewhere in Egypt, were protected and their deaths were honored by mummification. There are immense cat cemeteries there, a mixture of beloved pets as well as possible sacrifices to the goddess Bastet, highlighting the importance of the creature to both the everyday lives and the religious practices of the ancient peoples of Egypt from which so much culture stems. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiana, Roman Goddess of the hunt is also associated with cats and their lunar aspects. While this is not one of her primary animals, the famous depiction of her at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEphesus shows her with cats. Due to their nighttime proclivities, and especially the way their eyes grow larger and luminescent, cats have long been associated with the moon. Their ability to see in the dark links them to the Spirit world and the realms of the hidden. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite these magical connotations, most of us love cats for their companionship, fickle and tender.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e*Details* :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 35 mm from top to bottom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 25 mm wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Sits 10 mm off of the finger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Solid Sterling Silver  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand oxidized to achieve our favorite shade of stormy gray and then highlighted to reveal the bright luminous silver beneath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Set with one 20 x 30 mm oval onyx gemstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Last image shows this ring with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodmilkjewels.com%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20the-familiar-clear-quartz-ring-limited\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClear Quartz version\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnyx:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnyx is best known for being a natural stone that acts as a kind of 'psychic armor' against the negativity of others. It is also used to soothe grief and heartbreak. It is a wonderful grounding stone and a stone of self mastery, enabling its wearers to have mental and spiritual focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis jewel is hand cut and therefore may have small signs of the carver's hands along the edges. It has not been fabricated by a machine rather it hand cut and therefore might not be uniformly perfect. The photographs accurately portray the quality of the stone and the cut. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e***IMPORTANT***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis jewel is handmade to order, just for you, with care and focus. Please allow approximately 6 - 8 weeks for creation before shipping.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit the Policy Page to make an educated and informed purchase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodmilkjewels.com\/pages\/policy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have further questions, we are always here to serve you in a kind and timely manner: via info@bloodmilkjewels.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blood Milk Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48505122488569,"sku":"48394865836281","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/9287\/files\/bm_product_200_0026_ef.jpg?v=1781184693"},{"product_id":"the-familiar-clear-quartz-ring-limited","title":"The Familiar. Clear Quartz Ring. *Limited*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e This jewel is limited and we are unsure if they'll be available again in the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e We recommend Express Shipping with signature required upon delivery to best ensure it arrives safely in your hands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou must either leave your ring size in the notes section while going through the check out process or reach out to us via email after placing your order to confirm your ring size. We cannot begin creating your ring until your ring size is confirmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife cast cat claws and paw bones are carefully collaged around an oval clear quartz stone. This ring holds the energy of the cat at night, playful, hunting, wide awake and perhaps wreaking havoc in your home whilst you are trying to sleep. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Witch’s familiar is a phenomena that is distinctly a British import; called ‘Imps’ by Witch-finders and usually small animals such as ferrets, hares, and the ubiquitous cat, often black but not restricted as such: in Shakespeare’s play \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacbeth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewe read of a brindled cat mewling significantly and there is also the gray ‘Grimalkin’ faery cat of Scottish witch lore. The familiar could also be a bird, such as the blackbirds of the crow or raven, or amphibians: toads were historically associated with witches and still are today. However, none are as well known in the collective imagination as the cat, often seen beside the witch of fairytale, folklore and horror alike. Depicted riding astride the witch on her broomstick or nearby her while she concocts potions in her cauldron, these fantastical depictions are not far from what accusers in the witch trials believed familiars were capable of: assisting the witch in all manner of malefic endeavors such as riding to the Sabbath on or as her familiar, using her familiar to curse or hex her neighbors or undertake  other tasks for the witch in her stead. In many cases, women, often women who were anti-social loners, elderly and living alone,  or otherwise occupying the fringes of society in some way, were more apt to keep small animals for companionship. This unfortunately marked “innocent” women as witches during the witchcraze that swept Europe and parts of the US simply for being devoted cat people, as many people are today, for similar reasons. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether or not people keep cats today for use as vessels for familiar spirits, Cats have a long history of being revered as powerful creatures. In ancient Egypt, the cat was worshipped as a Goddess, most famously in the form of Bastet ( or Bast ) in the prosperous and sacred city of Bubastis (now known as Tell Basta ). There, the lives of cats, as elsewhere in Egypt, were protected and their deaths were honored by mummification. There are immense cat cemeteries there, a mixture of beloved pets as well as possible sacrifices to the goddess Bastet, highlighting the importance of the creature to both the everyday lives and the religious practices of the ancient peoples of Egypt from which so much culture stems. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiana, Roman Goddess of the hunt is also associated with cats and their lunar aspects. While this is not one of her primary animals, the famous depiction of her at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEphesus shows her with cats. Due to their nighttime proclivities, and especially the way their eyes grow larger and luminescent, cats have long been associated with the moon. Their ability to see in the dark links them to the Spirit world and the realms of the hidden. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite these magical connotations, most of us love cats for their companionship, fickle and tender.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e*Details* :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 35 mm from top to bottom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 25 mm wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Sits 10 mm off of the finger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Solid Sterling Silver  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand oxidized to achieve our favorite shade of stormy gray and then highlighted to reveal the bright luminous silver beneath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Set with one 20 x 30 mm clear quartz oval gemstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e- Last image shows this ring with the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodmilkjewels.com%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20the-familiar-onyx-ring-limited\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e Onyx version\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClear Quartz: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its ubiquitous accessibility within the crystal kingdom, clear quartz remains one of the most potent crystals one can own, considered to be the 'Master Healer' as it can be used to assist you with any issue. Thought to be a 'memory\/record keeper' that enables recall of lost memories, it also helps amplifies spiritual pursuits and increases psychic awareness. The spherical shape, akin to the traditional 'crystal ball,'\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ehas long been a symbol of divination and magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis jewel is hand cut and therefore may have small signs of the carver's hands along the edges. It has not been fabricated by a machine rather it hand cut and therefore might not be uniformly perfect. The photographs accurately portray the quality of the stone and the cut. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e***IMPORTANT***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis jewel is handmade to order, just for you, with care and focus. Please allow approximately 6 - 8 weeks for creation before shipping.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit the Policy Page to make an educated and informed purchase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodmilkjewels.com\/pages\/policy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have further questions, we are always here to serve you in a kind and timely manner: via info@bloodmilkjewels.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blood Milk Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48505165250809,"sku":"48394865836281","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/9287\/files\/bm_product_200_0236_ef.jpg?v=1781124146"},{"product_id":"cat-claw-scarab-mother-of-pearl-necklace-limited","title":"Cat Claw Scarab. Black Mother of Pearl Necklace. *Limited*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e This jewel is limited and we are unsure if they'll be available again in the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e We recommend Express Shipping with signature required upon delivery to best ensure it arrives safely in your hands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis necklace will be created with an 18\" bar link chain. If you desire a different chain length, it's important that you email us immediately after placing your order for a custom quote on the additional length.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBecause these stones are limited, we are not able to accommodate any requests for specific stone preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife cast cat claws are collaged around a stunning black mother of pearl cabochon to mimic the shape of the scarab beetle symbol in ancient Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe symbol of the scarab beetle, which meant creation, resurrection, and the eternal cycle of life, has been sacred to ancient Egypt for nearly all of its storied history. The symbolism of this special insect is based on the reproductive habits of the beetles: the way in which they roll dung balls and deposit their fertilized egg\/s within, treating the ball of waste as a kind of nursery that provides nutrients and protection. When a newly hatched beetle emerges from the dung ball, it does so fully formed, a “marvel” the ancient Egyptians noticed and used to create one of the most enduring symbols of human history. This symbol was important to both everyday Egyptians as well as to royalty (akin to the Cross) and was one that would spread beyond the borders of Egypt and across time, as we still wear the sacred scarab today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepresentative of the Sun God Ra, specifically Khepri, the scarab faced God that rolled the early morning disc of the Sun over the eastern horizon daily, the scarab was worn as a protective amulet against evil and as a good luck charm. Made of a variety of materials, it was worn close to the body, as well as used in funerary customs. Funerary scarabs are much larger than their everyday counterparts and are called ‘Heart Scarabs’. The Ancient Egyptians had intense and rigorous funerary rituals and customs, especially for royalty and the wealthy, as the afterlife was of utmost importance to them; death was considered the process of transformation that led to the portal of the afterlife, where one would live on for eternity. The heart, considered the seat of human thought, intelligence, and emotion, was left in the body while many other organs were removed. This was so that it could be weighed in a trial of judgement before a person was permitted to pass into the afterlife. A Heart Scarab was kept with the body to help protect the heart from giving ‘false testimony’ or telling lies due to external influence. It behaved as a magical protector during the “weighing of the heart’, containing a magical spell from The Book of the Dead on its bottom: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO my heart which I received from my mother,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003emy heart which I received from my mother,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003emy heart of my different ages,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003edo not stand up against me as a witness!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not create opposition against me among the assessors!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not tip the scales against me\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein the presence of the Keeper of the Balance!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou are my soul which is in my body,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe god Khnum who makes my limbs sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you go forth to the Hereafter,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003emy name shall not stink to the courtiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewho create people on his behalf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not tell lies about me\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein the presence of the Great God! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, the symbol of the scarab is paired with the cat, which was also viewed as an important creature in ancient Egyptian society. The cat and the scarab were closely linked as a protective symbol, some statues of cats are carved with scarab beetles on their foreheads. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear this unique scarab over your heart for protection, good luck and to keep your heart safe from negative influences.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e*Details* :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 36 mm from top to bottom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 29 mm wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Solid Sterling Silver  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth pendant and chain are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hand oxidized to achieve our favorite shade of stormy gray and then highlighted to reveal the bright luminous silver beneath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Set with one 15 x 20 mm Mother of Pearl Cabochon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Seen on Miguel on 18 inch chain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Last photo shown with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodmilkjewels.com\/products\/the-familiar-onyx-ring-limited\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFamiliar in Onyx\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePearls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave an ancient history of reverence as well as a long legacy of beauty. Pearls are formed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhen an external irritant, like a grain of sand, breaches the shell of an oyster or shelled mollusk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce this irritant has gained entrance within the dark fleshy confines of the oyster, it goes to work \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprotecting itself. If this irritant can’t be expelled, it begins to ‘bandage’ the grain, coating it with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econcentric rings of calcium carbonate, named ‘narce.’ Each layer that is built up forms the shape of t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe pearl, awash in a brilliant iridescence, a beauty born of a tiny trespass. Thusly, a pearl has at its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecenter, the object of its creation, a foreign intruder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI associate the pearl and its strange construction to so many things: the jellied caterpillar struggling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewithin a chrysalis, its liquefied body form a new winged shape. An embedded star smoldering within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe shell of our hearts. An ink dot, a pin prick, a moon in miniature. History, who has always loved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand revered the pearl, writes that we once believed pearls were the result of lightning striking the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshell and penetrating the inner skins of the oyster. A small beauty made in duress, a ‘stone’ of initiation. To \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epossess a pearl means to own something that is hidden, sacred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLore has it that Cleopatra, to win a wager with Antony, dissolved a large, exquisite pearl in her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrinking glass. She swallowed it in one sip. I wonder about her dreams that night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack mother of pearl ranges in color but traditionally they are dark in color with an iridescence that may include shades of pink, blue, green, and brown when turned in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis jewel is hand cut and therefore may have small signs of the carver's hands along the edges. It has not been fabricated by a machine rather it hand cut and therefore might not be uniformly perfect. The photographs accurately portray the quality of the stone and the cut. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e***IMPORTANT***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis jewel is handmade to order, just for you, with care and focus. Please allow approximately 6 - 8 weeks for creation before shipping.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit the Policy Page to make an educated and informed purchase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodmilkjewels.com\/pages\/policy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have further questions, we are always here to serve you in a kind and timely manner: via info@bloodmilkjewels.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blood Milk Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48505185108217,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/9287\/files\/bm_product_200_0003_ef.jpg?v=1781124167"},{"product_id":"the-crepuscular-hour-cat-claws-onyx-necklace-limited","title":"The Crepuscular Hour. 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Young, playful and sweeter than they perhaps should be, these two cats are the first my family has ever owned after a lifetime of dogs, due to my superstitious grandmother. One is a classic tabby and one is a black cat they named in honor of my own black cat Diego who’s been gone now since the winter of 2019. Since they were already a bonded pair, they play throughout the night, waking my family with their antics and disheveling the furniture, even recently breaking a lamp. This nighttime activity, which many of us call ‘The Witching Hour’ for our cats nighttime zoomies, is a biological instinct called ‘The Crepuscular Hour’ which refers to animals that are active around dawn or dusk, such as cats, whose inherent hunting activities during these hours when prey are also active, cause them to be alert and rambunctious in domestic settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, the ‘tumble’ of cat claws plays out this wild hunt, whether it's playing with other cat mates, walking over your head while you're sleeping, or knocking over objects in your home, startling you awake. This jewel is also meant as a memorial piece to those who have lost cats, in honor of my Diego, as evidenced by the tear shaped gemstone below which is a long time symbol of grief in our library of jewels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e*Details* :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 55 mm from top claw to bottom drip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 43 mm wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Solid Sterling Silver  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth pendant and chain are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hand oxidized to achieve our favorite shade of stormy gray and then highlighted to reveal the bright luminous silver beneath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Set with one 10 x 12 mm pear cut onyx gemstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Seen on Miguel at 20 inches. This measurement is the total length from end to end including cat claws\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnyx:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnyx is best known for being a natural stone that acts as a kind of 'psychic armor' against the negativity of others. It is also used to soothe grief and heartbreak. It is a wonderful grounding stone and a stone of self mastery, enabling its wearers to have mental and spiritual focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jewel is hand cut and therefore may have small signs of the carver's hands along the edges. It has not been fabricated by a machine rather it hand cut and therefore might not be uniformly perfect. The photographs accurately portray the quality of the stone and the cut. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e***IMPORTANT***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis jewel is handmade to order, just for you, with care and focus. Please allow approximately 6 - 8 weeks for creation before shipping.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit the Policy Page to make an educated and informed purchase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodmilkjewels.com\/pages\/policy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have further questions, we are always here to serve you in a kind and timely manner: via info@bloodmilkjewels.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blood Milk Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48505195593977,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/9287\/files\/bm_product_200_0207_ef_7949ac76-b7d0-4d2b-a8e1-752cc949af30.jpg?v=1781124237"},{"product_id":"the-crepuscular-hour-cat-claws-moonstone-necklace-limited","title":"The Crepuscular Hour. 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If you desire a different chain length, it's important that you email us immediately after placing your order for a custom quote on the additional length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBecause these stones are limited, we are not able to accommodate any requests for specific stone preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLast Winter, my family adopted two cats that walked into their yard from the woods of North Carolina. Young, playful and sweeter than they perhaps should be, these two cats are the first my family has ever owned after a lifetime of dogs, due to my superstitious grandmother. One is a classic tabby and one is a black cat they named in honor of my own black cat Diego who’s been gone now since the winter of 2019. Since they were already a bonded pair, they play throughout the night, waking my family with their antics and disheveling the furniture, even recently breaking a lamp. This nighttime activity, which many of us call ‘The Witching Hour’ for our cats nighttime zoomies, is a biological instinct called ‘The Crepuscular Hour’ which refers to animals that are active around dawn or dusk, such as cats, whose inherent hunting activities during these hours when prey are also active, cause them to be alert and rambunctious in domestic settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, the ‘tumble’ of cat claws plays out this wild hunt, whether it's playing with other cat mates, walking over your head while you're sleeping, or knocking over objects in your home, startling you awake. This jewel is also meant as a memorial piece to those who have lost cats, in honor of my Diego, as evidenced by the tear shaped gemstone below which is a long time symbol of grief in our library of jewels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e*Details* :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 55 mm from top claw to bottom drip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 43 mm wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Solid Sterling Silver  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth pendant and chain are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hand oxidized to achieve our favorite shade of stormy gray and then highlighted to reveal the bright luminous silver beneath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Set with one 10 x 12 mm pear cut moonstone gemstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e- Seen on Miguel at 20 inches. This measurement is the total length from end to end including cat claws\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoonstone: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMoonstone is closely tied to the moon, with some cultures believing the stone is solidified moon rays, while others think of them as embodiments of the moon's tears. Acting as a kind of Psychic armor, it is thought to protect its wearer from not only dark nights, but dark times; it helps sooth grief, loss, and other emotional turbulence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMoonstone is known for its powerful psychic abilities. Used to protect empaths \u0026amp; sensitives from absorbing other people's emotions, it is also is known to be used during meditation for connecting to ones inner selves. As a romantic stone, it is known to strengthen the bonds between lovers when given as gifts, especially during the full moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jewel is hand cut and therefore may have small signs of the carver's hands along the edges. It has not been fabricated by a machine rather it hand cut and therefore might not be uniformly perfect. The photographs accurately portray the quality of the stone and the cut. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e***IMPORTANT***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis jewel is handmade to order, just for you, with care and focus. Please allow approximately 6 - 8 weeks for creation before shipping.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit the Policy Page to make an educated and informed purchase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodmilkjewels.com\/pages\/policy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have further questions, we are always here to serve you in a kind and timely manner: via info@bloodmilkjewels.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blood Milk Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48505212338425,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/9287\/files\/bm_product_200_0126_ef.jpg?v=1781124204"},{"product_id":"the-crepuscular-hour-cat-claws-labradorite-necklace-limited","title":"The Crepuscular Hour. Cat Claws \u0026 Labradorite Necklace. *Limited*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e This jewel is limited and we are unsure if they'll be available again in the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e We recommend Express Shipping with signature required upon delivery to best ensure it arrives safely in your hands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis necklace will be created with an 18\" bar link chain. If you desire a different chain length, it's important that you email us immediately after placing your order for a custom quote on the additional length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBecause these stones are limited, we are not able to accommodate any requests for specific stone preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLast Winter, my family adopted two cats that walked into their yard from the woods of North Carolina. Young, playful and sweeter than they perhaps should be, these two cats are the first my family has ever owned after a lifetime of dogs, due to my superstitious grandmother. One is a classic tabby and one is a black cat they named in honor of my own black cat Diego who’s been gone now since the winter of 2019. Since they were already a bonded pair, they play throughout the night, waking my family with their antics and disheveling the furniture, even recently breaking a lamp. This nighttime activity, which many of us call ‘The Witching Hour’ for our cats nighttime zoomies, is a biological instinct called ‘The Crepuscular Hour’ which refers to animals that are active around dawn or dusk, such as cats, whose inherent hunting activities during these hours when prey are also active, cause them to be alert and rambunctious in domestic settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, the ‘tumble’ of cat claws plays out this wild hunt, whether it's playing with other cat mates, walking over your head while you're sleeping, or knocking over objects in your home, startling you awake. This jewel is also meant as a memorial piece to those who have lost cats, in honor of my Diego, as evidenced by the tear shaped gemstone below which is a long time symbol of grief in our library of jewels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e*Details* :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 55 mm from top claw to bottom drip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 43 mm wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Solid Sterling Silver  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth pendant and chain are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hand oxidized to achieve our favorite shade of stormy gray and then highlighted to reveal the bright luminous silver beneath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Set with one 10 x 12 mm pear cut labradorite gemstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e- Seen on Miguel at 20 inches. This measurement is the total length from end to end including cat claws\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabradorite:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabradorite is known for its healing properties, in particular for its ability to relieve anxiety \u0026amp; melancholy. It is also said to be used to dispel negativity \u0026amp; fear, acting as a kind of psychic armor to protect against more troubling \u0026amp; turbulent emotions. As a 'sister' to moonstone, Labradorite is often associated with the more \"darker\" aspects of the Goddess, in her Crone form, full of the experience \u0026amp; wisdom of life and death, associated with the darker moon: waning through new moon phases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also a stone of transformation, and is said to help those with intuitive gifts to awaken and realize their full potential as well as helping enhance creative talents. It also ranks as one of the most protective stones, shielding its wearer from negativity. Much like its 'sister' Moonstone, Labradorite has been used and worn in many cultures and tribes for both its incredible natural beauty, and for its potent magical properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs they are entirely natural, earth made stones, color and clarity will vary from stone to stone.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eLabradorite has natural lines and inclusions and varies in shades of green (teal, swamp green, olive green) to shades of (light grey to dark) blue. If you have any concerns over the stone that will be chosen for you, please contact us before making your purchase so we may best assist you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jewel is hand cut and therefore may have small signs of the carver's hands along the edges. It has not been fabricated by a machine rather it hand cut and therefore might not be uniformly perfect. The photographs accurately portray the quality of the stone and the cut. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e***IMPORTANT***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis jewel is handmade to order, just for you, with care and focus. Please allow approximately 6 - 8 weeks for creation before shipping.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit the Policy Page to make an educated and informed purchase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodmilkjewels.com\/pages\/policy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have further questions, we are always here to serve you in a kind and timely manner: via info@bloodmilkjewels.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blood Milk Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48505219088633,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/9287\/files\/bm_product_200_0149_ef.jpg?v=1781185017"},{"product_id":"the-crepuscular-hour-sterling-silver-cat-claw-necklace","title":"The Crepuscular Hour. 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This nighttime activity, which many of us call ‘The Witching Hour’ for our cats nighttime zoomies, is a biological instinct called ‘The Crepuscular Hour’ which refers to animals that are active around dawn or dusk, such as cats, whose inherent hunting activities during these hours when prey are also active, cause them to be alert and rambunctious in domestic settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, the ‘tumble’ of cat claws plays out this wild hunt, whether it's playing with other cat mates, walking over your head while you're sleeping, or knocking over objects in your home, startling you awake. This jewel is also meant as a memorial piece to those who have lost cats, in honor of my Diego.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e*Details* :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 40 from top of highest claw to bottom point of lowest claw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 43 mm wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Solid Sterling Silver  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth pendant and chain are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hand oxidized to achieve our favorite shade of stormy gray and then highlighted to reveal the bright luminous silver beneath\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Seen on Miguel at 20 inches. This measurement is the total length from end to end including cat claws\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e***IMPORTANT***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis jewel is handmade to order, just for you, with care and focus. Please allow approximately 6 - 8 weeks for creation before shipping.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit the Policy Page to make an educated and informed purchase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloodmilkjewels.com\/pages\/policy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have further questions, we are always here to serve you in a kind and timely manner: via info@bloodmilkjewels.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blood Milk Jewels","offers":[{"title":"16\" bar link chain","offer_id":48505227346169,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\" bar link chain","offer_id":48505227378937,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" bar link chain","offer_id":48505227411705,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\" bar link chain","offer_id":48505227444473,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/9287\/files\/bm_product_200_0126_nostone_ef.jpg?v=1781124416"},{"product_id":"the-petite-night-cat-onyx-spinel-mourning-strand-limited","title":"The Petite Night Cat. Onyx \u0026 Spinel Mourning Strand. * Limited *","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThis strand is limited and we do not know if it will be available again in the future. We recommend Express Shipping with signature required upon delivery to make sure it arrives safely into your hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Witch’s familiar is a phenomena that is distinctly a British import; called ‘Imps’ by Witch-finders and usually small animals such as ferrets, hares, and the ubiquitous cat, often black but not restricted as such: in Shakespeare’s play \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacbeth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewe read of a brindled cat mewling significantly and there is also the gray ‘Grimalkin’ faery cat of Scottish witch lore. The familiar could also be a bird, such as the blackbirds of the crow or raven, or amphibians: toads were historically associated with witches and still are today. However, none are as well known in the collective imagination as the cat, often seen beside the witch of fairytale, folklore and horror alike. Depicted riding astride the witch on her broomstick or nearby her while she concocts potions in her cauldron, these fantastical depictions are not far from what accusers in the witch trials believed familiars were capable of: assisting the witch in all manner of malefic endeavors such as riding to the Sabbath on or as her familiar, using her familiar to curse or hex her neighbors or undertake  other tasks for the witch in her stead. In many cases, women, often women who were anti-social loners, elderly and living alone,  or otherwise occupying the fringes of society in some way, were more apt to keep small animals for companionship. This unfortunately marked “innocent” women as witches during the witchcraze that swept Europe and parts of the US simply for being devoted cat people, as many people are today, for similar reasons. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether or not people keep cats today for use as vessels for familiar spirits, Cats have a long history of being revered as powerful creatures. In ancient Egypt, the cat was worshipped as a Goddess, most famously in the form of Bastet ( or Bast ) in the prosperous and sacred city of Bubastis (now known as Tell Basta ). There, the lives of cats, as elsewhere in Egypt, were protected and their deaths were honored by mummification. There are immense cat cemeteries there, a mixture of beloved pets as well as possible sacrifices to the goddess Bastet, highlighting the importance of the creature to both the everyday lives and the religious practices of the ancient peoples of Egypt from which so much culture stems. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiana, Roman Goddess of the hunt is also associated with cats and their lunar aspects. While this is not one of her primary animals, the famous depiction of her at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEphesus shows her with cats. Due to their nighttime proclivities, and especially the way their eyes grow larger and luminescent, cats have long been associated with the moon. Their ability to see in the dark links them to the Spirit world and the realms of the hidden. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite these magical connotations, most of us love cats for their companionship, fickle and tender.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Details* :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- This strand is comprised of  2 x 3 mm faceted spinel, 3 mm smooth round onyx and 4 mm faceted onyx beads \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Created with one large cat claw at the 'heart' of the strand. Cat Claw measures\u003cspan\u003e 16 mm from top to bottom, including jump ring, and 8 mm wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e- At this strand's closure\u003cspan\u003e is our smallest sterling silver Eye talisman clasp\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Approximately 23.5 inches in length including clasp \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-  Small Eye clasp, Cat Claw, jump rings and clasp are all Solid Sterling Silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Hand oxidized to achieve our favorite gloomy grey and finished to highlight the shining silver beneath \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Every bead is hand selected for its beauty \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***IMPORTANT***\u003c\/strong\u003e      \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLength Note: Because individual bead measurements vary slightly, total strand lengths are approximate within a few millimeters in either direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis jewel is handmade to order, just for you, with care and focus. 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