New Members of the Menagerie - Part 1

[Ann]

I think he/she is a head turner! And how fun to wear...enjoy!

 

[Ally T]

Of all your creatures, this gorgeous chap is HANDS DOWN my favourite!!

I am not a brooch woman, but I would definitely wear this guy. All the time. He is captivating, the colours are stunning & just the design - I love him!

 

[Austina]

I think he’s glorious!

 

[Vanilla Bling]

That is so awesome I LOVE IT !!!

 

[missy]

He is opalicious! Have you named him yet?
Wear him and the rest of your delicious menagerie in good health and blingy joy @Catmom!


ETA: If you have not named him yet he looks like an Opie to me.

 

[Catmom]

LOVE HIM! Octopuses are my fave!

Me too! Thank you.

 

[Catmom]

I'll join the chorus of adoration here -- I LOVE IT! What a cool find!

Thanks! I love him too.

Excellent Mr Catmom.
Your occie is glorious.
love those Opals and diamonds AND ruby eyes.
What a catch! Glad he isn’t one that got away

Thank you, I'm so happy I netted him.

I love your collection @Catmom ! Always makes me smile. If your new octopus has a play date with your other animals, can we pls have some pics of them together?

Aww thank you. Part 2 is coming in today. I'll try and get a new family shot tomorrow when there's some sun hopefully. It's a rainy, cold day here today.

 

[Catmom]

I love this little guy! No wonder you had to have him.

He's one of those where you instantly know you're going to regret it for the rest of your life if you don't snatch it up. Thanks!

So cute!

Thank you!

He’s so cool congrats!

Thanks! I love how they positioned him.

 

[Catmom]

Absolutely amazing! Such a special piece! We just watched "My Octopus Teacher" and learned all kinds of crazy facts about octopuses. They are remarkable creatures.

He is pretty special, thank you! I find it amazing that even if it's a tiny crack they can squeeze themselves through it.

H*ly F*** that’s gorgeous

The opals, the colours, the waviness - he looks a bit cheeky, doesn’t he? Waving us all closer?


This. Totally this. I completely see why. You’d have regretted passing. I’m sure of it. Sometimes they just grab your heart - I’ve learnt to listen, when they do that, those purchases are never my regrets

Cannot WAIT for whatever Part 2 will be!

I know, right???!!! The opals are amazing and glow like no other even though they are tiny. The way he is positioned is amazingly life like. I'll have to take a pic of the back. Even that has been engraved to look like an octopus. He was made in Turkey 30 years ago.

OMG I LOVE THIS!!!!!!! You found such an awesome piece.

I'm a sea creature person so this is right up my alley! I'm totally in love with Mr. Octopus! Now, what are you going to name him? This jolly chap needs a name!

Thank you so much! I only have a couple pieces that have names but I feel that he needs one. I don't have any ideas yet.

 

[Catmom]

That is so awesome I LOVE IT !!!

Thank you!

He is opalicious! Have you named him yet?
Wear him and the rest of your delicious menagerie in good health and blingy joy @Catmom!


ETA: If you have not named him yet he looks like an Opie to me.

He is, isn't he lol. Thank you missy! I haven't named him yet. I'll keep Opie in mind.

 

[Slickk]

He’s the best!!! Love this! And it looks fab on you!

 

[Catmom]

I think he/she is a head turner! And how fun to wear...enjoy!

Thank you so much!

Of all your creatures, this gorgeous chap is HANDS DOWN my favourite!!

I am not a brooch woman, but I would definitely wear this guy. All the time. He is captivating, the colours are stunning & just the design - I love him!

I have to say that he may be my favorite too. My pictures just don't do the opals any justice. They are absolutely amazing for such tiny stones. The design is just fabulous. The way they have him positioned is perfect and you can imagine him moving around. He is gorgeous and fun at the same time.

I think he’s glorious!

Thank you so much! I totally agree lol.

 

[Catmom]

He’s the best!!! Love this! And it looks fab on you!

Thanks! I love how he looks on, like he's waving at you to come closer and have a good look.

 

[Kaycee2018]

This is beyond cool! Love it! Congrats on all your new Birthday Bling!

 

[Catmom]

This is beyond cool! Love it! Congrats on all your new Birthday Bling!

Thank you!

 

[Catmom]

I think I love the back almost as much as the front!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

Congratulations on another fabulous addition to your collection.

 

[prs]

Thank you so much! I only have a couple pieces that have names but I feel that he needs one. I don't have any ideas yet.

Sir Inky?

 

[Catmom]

Congratulations on another fabulous addition to your collection.

Thank you!!

Sir Inky?

Maybe. Counterpoint to Mr. Pinky.

 

[kgizo]

Love this so much! It looks great on you!

 

[Catmom]

Love this so much! It looks great on you!

Thank you! He looks so jaunty when he’s on.

 

[Catmom]

For those that asked, here is a family view. I don't like doing these because I can never get them all to look good at the same time but it will give you an idea of the collection.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

He's a beautiful little work of art, Michelle!!! Love it!

 

[Catmom]

He's a beautiful little work of art, Michelle!!! Love it!

Thank you diamondseeker! I really do love him.

 

[Rubies-R-Me]

It's OCTOLCIOUS!! What a beautiful piece!! Happy Birthday!

 

[Catmom]

Thanks Rubies-R-Me!

 

[yssie]

I think I love the back almost as much as the front!

Oh that’s a party in the back right there

 

[yssie]

For those that asked, here is a family view. I don't like doing these because I can never get them all to look good at the same time but it will give you an idea of the collection.

I’m envisioning wearing all of these at once as charms on a necklace, or bringing some bright landscape scarf to life, or congregating on a belt... I love your menagerie

 

[Made in London]

I have to say, Mr. Catmom has been very generous with the birthday jewel budget. I got my vintage opal pendant early and last week I got the vintage opal earrings that match my vintage opal brooch. Then we happened to make a trip to Sanibel and found another creature which will be part two of this saga. Of course as luck would have it, after all that I spotted another creature that just captivated me. One of those OHHHHHH MUST BE MINE!!!!!!! moments. I felt really bad but I didn't want to pass him up so I agreed that he would be my Christmas present and as of now he is safely resting in the safe until then[ha, we'll see how long that lasts]. I know he's not to everyone's taste but to me he's a very dashing, fun fellow and I just love him. He's 18kt and silver with 7.10cts of opal, a sash of diamonds at .28cts and two ruby cabochon eyes. I've been told I'm going to have to start a sea creature subset to the menagerie lol. Here he is in all his dapper glory.....

I love him & all his intricate details

 

[rungirl]

I LOVE him! And your entire collection is absolutely wonderful!