Sterling EGYPTIAN CAT BROOCH best w Marcasite Onyx Clear Crystal Obelisk

This is a rare Sterling Brooch, where aesthetics, decorative meaning is closely intervened with Spiritual perception and beliefs.

The brooch features a Sterling Egyptian Cat facing the East, sitting on an Onyx Cabochon Pedestal and holding a Natural Mountain Crystal Point (Obelisk). The brooch is tastefully adorned with Marcasite stones.

People in ancient Egypt believed cats were good luck charms.
Charms and amulets depicting cats were worn by men and women to protect the home and bring good luck during childbirth.
Jewelry was shaped into cats and kittens.
They were popular New Year gifts.

Obelisk or Point is a vertical stone column that tapers as it rises and is topped with a pyramid-like shape.
The crystals that literally “come to a point” are used for healing.
It is believed, that pointed crystals can channel positivity, clarify focus, and intention.

The brooch measurements:
Total length- 2 ½”
The cat and pedestal part- 1 ¼”
The hanging Crystal part- 1 ¼”
Width- ¾”
It best weighs 0.355 oz. (9.9 gr.)