Bijoux style Bestiaire

A bestiary piece of jewelry is a piece inspired by the animal world, whether real or imaginary. The term refers to medieval bestiaries, those collections that described animals and their symbolism. Today, it is used to describe all animal-themed jewelry, from simple decorative patterns to totem jewelry.

Animal jewelry is primarily decorative: you choose the pattern for its style. Totem jewelry emphasizes the symbolism of the animal. You choose it because it represents a quality, a character trait, or a personal connection.

It all depends on the look you're going for. A thin chain works well with a subtle necklace, a leather or cotton cord with a bohemian style, and a link bracelet with a stack of charms. The dimensions and type of clasp are listed on each product page to help you choose the right findings.

Traditions and popular culture associate the owl with wisdom and the wolf with loyalty. The butterfly symbolizes transformation, the elephant symbolizes memory and good luck, the turtle symbolizes patience, and the fox symbolizes cunning. These meanings vary across cultures: what matters most is what the animal represents to you or to the person you’re giving it to.