" Heurtoir " Lion Door-Knocker necklace/ gold cat self-satisfied cat caught mid-bite

self-satisfied cat caught mid-bite

Hand-sculpted in sterling silver and plated with 18K gold

Defined by detailed carving and a gentle sculptural presence

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each piece hand-carved to capture the light

" Heurtoir " Lion Door-Knocker necklace/ gold cat self-satisfied cat caught mid-biteThis necklace is inspired by the lion shaped door knockers found on old doors throughout Europe. Traditionally seen as symbols of strength, protection and dignity, this motif is reinterpreted here as jewellery. The lion is sculpted with the idea of a guardian standing before the doorway to ones inner world confident, poised, and protective. The ring held in the lions mouth is designed to move, echoing the structure of a real door knocker, and its drop