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This truly beautiful and totally unique piece of fine jewellery makes a stunning lucky gift for somebody special and is especially popular with Cat lovers! This is without question a very special piece, the cat is covered in sparkling real Swarovski Crystals and plated in real silver and hangs fashionable low on a silver snake chain. The Lucky Cat's head, body, legs and tail all hang independently, resulting in the cat appearing animated as you move.
Maneki Neko translated from Japanese literally means Beckoning Cat. According to Japanese culture the Cat's raised paw beckon wealth, fortune and luck. The Cat also holds a Coin called a Koban said to attract wealth.
There are many stories and legends as to how Maneki Neko Cats ( fortune cats ) appeared and where their luck came from our favourite is this one:-
'A wealthy feudal lord was taking shelter under a tree near Gotoku-ji temple, in Western Tokyo during a thunderstorm. The lord saw the temple priest's cat beckoning to him and followed, a moment later the tree was struck by lightning. The wealthy man became friends with the poor priest and the temple became prosperous. When the cat died, supposedly the first Maneki Neko was made in his honor.'
The pendant is 5.5cm in height and the widest point between the cat's ears is 2.8cm. The silver chain measures 76cm in length. The Lucky Cat Pendants are available with either red or black feautures and come beautifully presented in a Gift box and Show someone how much you care and spoil them with this unique beautiful lucky gift!
