• Shinar Jewels Cat of Kemet Earrings in 18ct gold plated stainless steel, featuring detailed cat motifs inspired by ancient Egyptian art and ornament.
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ETERNAL EGYPT

Cat of Kemet Earrings

Cat of Kemet Earrings

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An ancient companion, carried through time in gold.

Inspired by the cats that lived alongside the people of ancient Egypt, these golden medallion earrings celebrate the familiar feline silhouette of the Nile Valley.

DETAILS

HISTORICAL INSPIRATION

The Cat of Kemet Earrings take their inspiration from the many feline images and figurines that survive from ancient Egypt. Cats were part of the living landscape of Egyptian towns, homes and agricultural communities. Their natural hunting ability made them useful around grain stores and settlements, while their distinctive posture and elegant silhouette made them an enduring subject for artists and craftspeople. The accompanying Story Image shows an ancient Egyptian cat figurine dating to the Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 BC. Shinar does not reproduce that particular object directly. Instead, the earrings draw upon the broader ancient Egyptian tradition of representing the cat in a poised, recognisable profile. Beside the cat appears an ankh, an ancient symbol associated with life, completing a simple composition inspired by the visual language of the Nile Valley.

MATERIAL

18ct gold plated stainless steel

PENDANT SIZE

18x19mm

CARE

To keep your jewellery looking its best, gently wipe with a soft cloth after wear and store separately when not in use.

Avoid abrasive cleaners, polishing compounds and anything that may scratch or unnecessarily wear the plated surface.

DELIVERY & RETURNS

Your Shinar jewellery will arrive carefully packaged and ready to give — or to keep.

UK and international delivery options, costs and estimated delivery times are shown at checkout.

Eligible unworn jewellery may be returned in accordance with our Returns Policy.

OUR GUARANTEE

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THE STORY

The Cats of Kemet

Beyond the monuments of ancient Egypt was a living world of homes, fields and animals.

Among them was the cat — a familiar companion in Egyptian settlements, valued for controlling rodents and admired for its elegant, watchful form.

Ancient artists captured cats seated upright in figurines and reliefs, preserving a silhouette that remains instantly recognisable today.

The Story Image dates to 664–30 BC, showing how enduring this feline form became in Egyptian art.

The Cat of Kemet Earrings continue that tradition, pairing a seated cat with an ankh on a textured golden medallion.

Rather than copying one ancient object, the design celebrates the lasting connection between people, animals and the natural world.

An ancient companion, carried through time in gold.

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The Cats of Kemet
ARCHIVE NOTE
Cat Figurine — Egypt, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 BC. Cupreous metal. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Public Domain.
DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

MADE FOR THE AGES

THE SHINAR STANDARD

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DURABLE STAINLESS STEEL

Made from hard-wearing stainless steel, chosen for strength and durability.

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18CT GOLD PLATED

Finished in our rich 18ct gold for the warmth and character of fine gold jewellery.

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WATERPROOF

Designed to go wherever you do — waterproof for everyday wear, from the shower to the pool and sea.

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SHINAR GUARANTEE

Designed for lasting wear and supported by the Shinar Jewels guarantee.

ANCIENT INSPIRATION · MODERN MATERIALS · MADE FOR THE AGES