Diamond & Jewelry News, Advice and Prices for Consumers
Diamond & Jewelry News, Advice and Prices for Consumers
September 15, 2010
When I think about dog jewelry the first pics that come in mine are small hairy toy poodles, or other expensive breeds that are normally owned by rich old ladies. My dog is actually quite simple and modest, though I still consider spoiling it with some dog jewelry. Is dog jewelry only suitable for high class dogs or can I find jewelry items that also look nice on my sweet hairy friend?
September 20, 2010
You can't deny the fact that dog owners who dress their pets up with accessories are normally those who choose expensive pets, treat their dogs like something between a family member and a toy and at night sleep with the dog in the same bed. If your attitude is different (and I hope it is) then I see no reason why you would buy dog jewelry. There's no reason to disregard the fact that a dog is an animal, not a human...
September 18, 2010
Nowadays dog jewelry and outfits aren't only for expensive breeds and you can find great stuff for any dog breed in many jewelry and pet stores. Dog jewelry isn't about making your dog seem human or decorating it in a way reflecting its owner, but rather adding some character to a dog, character which basically emphasizes the nature and character of the dog.
Some thinks that dog jewelry is an invention of rich Beverly Hills ladies, but this fashion actually goes back hundreds of years before. The Romans used to decorate their pets and animals with jewelry, symbolizing the owners' social status. Royal dogs in France used to wear jewel encrusted collars and even the dog of Winston Churchill wore a diamond necklace, which it received as a gift by the king of England himself.
The change in the modern era is actually making dog jewelry less of an elite or royalty symbol, but rather something which can be purchased by the middle class as well. I think we can take advantage of this and add a special extra style to our beloved pets. I advise starting off with a fancy collar, so that you won't feel you are putting a strange unsuitable item on your pet, but rather jewelry that also serves an important function which all dogs wear. After you'll get used to the fancy collar you might become open to new jewelry ideas. Perhaps a chain with a pendant serving as a name (and telephone#) tag or a nice looking silver chain would also seem suitable in your eyes.
Is this a step towards giving your dog special haircuts and taking it to dog shows? Not necessarily, you can always draw a line when you feel your dog is being made into a human and lost it natural character. But this doesn't mean you have to avoid this entire dog jewelry possibility.
September 14, 2010
I dreamed one night of a red and silver necklace for my dog KD. She is black and the red just danced against her coat. Since I handcraft jewelry for "regular" people, when I awoke I created a beautiful little necklace for her, just like in the dream ... and she loves it! She wants to wear it all the time! Jewelry can make a dog feel special! They get so much positive attention from wearing it ... no matter the breed or mix! Good luck in your search ... if I can help let me know thru my online presence at creativegypsy.etsy.com
