Minimalist cat brooch back view, a silhouette in grey marbled stones
This minimalist cat brooch is unusual in the family of cat brooches because it shows the kitty from the back, with just the silhouette of two ears, a small bow at the neck, a curled tail and two stones to suggest the cat in its entirety. The head is a round pale grey marbled cabochon with soft pearl and off white veins, and the body is a larger teardrop cabochon in anthracite marbled enamel, deeper in tone with darker grey movement. A polished silver openwork bow sits at the neck, drawn as an outlined ribbon rather than a solid bow, and a graphic spiral tail curls underneath the body. Two pointed silver ears emerge from the round head, and the whole composition rests on a polished silver tone frame. Each cabochon has a unique marbling pattern, so no two pieces are identical. Mode Tendance picked it for British wardrobes that love a quiet Scandinavian inspired piece, the kind that looks at home on a charcoal coat or a cream Aran knit.
- Round pale grey head cabochon: marbled with soft pearl and off white veins, naturally unique
- Anthracite teardrop body cabochon: deeper marbled tone with darker grey movement
- Polished silver openwork bow: outlined ribbon at the neck rather than a solid bow
- Two pointed silver ears on the head and a graphic spiral tail underneath the body
- Approximately 7.5cm tall x 3.5cm wide, statement size in a clean minimalist silhouette
A magnetic cat pin that respects every fabric
The back of this magnetic brooches design hides a polished silver disc with a central magnet. The disc lies behind the fabric and clips to the magnet on the back of the body cabochon, holding the brooch flat without piercing a single fibre. This makes it safe for fine silk blouses, cashmere knits, soft Aran wools, light denim jackets and even canvas tote straps, the fabrics where a traditional pin would leave a permanent hole.
Styling a minimalist cat brooch in a British wardrobe
The grey on grey palette is one of the cleanest in a London wardrobe, sitting beautifully on charcoal, cream, navy and dove grey. Place it on a Crombie coat lapel for a quietly elegant winter look, on a cream Aran knit for weekend cafe afternoons, or on the strap of a leather satchel for a more bookish vibe. For a layered cat lover look, combine it with a more figurative piece from our cat brooches collection on the opposite lapel, mixing a quiet silhouette with a bolder painted feline.
Materials and care for the marbled cabochons
Technical specifications
| Dimensions | Approximately 7.5cm tall x 3.5cm wide |
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| Fastening | Dual neodymium magnet, no piercing |
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| Head cabochon | Round pale grey marbled stone with soft pearl veins |
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| Body cabochon | Anthracite marbled teardrop, deeper grey movement |
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| Metal finish | Polished silver tone, openwork bow and spiral tail |
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Wipe with a soft dry cloth, avoid perfume sprays and creams and store flat with the magnet disc clipped to the back of the body cabochon to protect the marbled surfaces. Avoid wearing close to credit cards or mechanical watches.
FAQ
Are the cabochons real stone?
They are a marbled stone effect enamel set in silver tone cups, treated to look like a natural marbled mineral, but lighter and more wearable on a knit or a coat lapel than a real stone.
Will every brooch look exactly the same?
No, the marbling on each cabochon is slightly different, so two brooches placed side by side will show small natural variations in the grey veining.
Is the brooch a good gift for a minimalist friend?
Yes, the quiet grey on grey palette and the graphic back view silhouette make it a perfect gift for friends who prefer Scandinavian inspired pieces over flashy enamel novelties.
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