Cat Brooches

A cat brooch is a decorative pin inspired by feline silhouettes, expressions and poses. Designs can range from simple sitting cats to paired cats, playful figures and more decorative styles finished with crystals, pearls or mother of pearl.

“Cat brooch” usually refers specifically to domestic-cat designs, while “feline brooch” can also include larger cats such as leopards or panthers. AVELIA uses Cat Brooches for its domestic-cat collection and keeps Leopard Brooches as a separate big-cat theme.

Mother of pearl gives the cat body a soft, iridescent surface rather than a high-sparkle crystal finish. AVELIA currently offers both silver and gold mother-of-pearl cat designs, making this a strong option if you prefer a more luminous and understated look.

Choose crystal if you want stronger sparkle and clearer colour, while vintage-inspired designs often use warmer gold tones, openwork textures or mixed stones for a more decorative character. AVELIA’s Vintage Gold Cat uses a woven lattice silhouette, while the Vintage Cat combines multicoloured stones within a gold-tone outline.

Compact sitting cats work well high on a blazer lapel, cardigan or scarf, while larger or paired-cat designs benefit from more open space on a coat or jacket. Simple backgrounds help the ears, tail and body shape remain easy to recognise.

Yes. Materials make a big difference. Crystal pavé, pearls, mother of pearl and polished metalwork can turn a playful cat silhouette into a more refined jewellery piece. AVELIA’s current assortment already ranges from colourful whimsical cats to silver crystal and mother-of-pearl styles.