{"product_id":"vintage-designer-ceramic-cat-necklace","title":"Vintage Designer Ceramic Cat Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an amazing and quirky glazed ceramic cat necklace by designer Candace Loheed for RubyZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to the 1980s it features a striped cat and colourful beads. Definitely a cat with 'Cattitude'!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in excellent vintage condition. There is a slight crazing effect to some of the cylindrical beads. See images. It is difficult to tell if this is original or just wear over time. Either way it does not detract from the piece or it's wearability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the beads at the clasp carries the Candace Loheed name together with the RubyZ copyright. More information on her and her work can be found below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fastener is a screw barrel clasp in a silver tone metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCat\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ependant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 4ins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth 2ins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNecklace length \u003c\/strong\u003e22ins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;Xj3bnf_g|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"Mat90e\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"srGWjc\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_i\" data-wiz-uids=\"Xj3bnf_j\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCandace Loheed \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_h\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eis a San Francisco-based artist and designer best known for her highly collectible, hand painted ceramic jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e Since the early 1970s, her work has been defined by whimsical, animal-themed, and nature-inspired designs produced under the labels\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_p\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eParrot Pearls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_q\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eRubyZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;Xj3bnf_z|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"KHhJQ\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_z\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"a7qCn\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_10\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eLoheed co-founded her original company,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_15\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eParrot Pearls\u003c\/strong\u003e, in 1975 in San Francisco. In 1980, she and partner Bean Finneran formed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_16\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eRuby Z\u003c\/strong\u003e, a spin-off that continued to produce her signature ceramic designs until 1995.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"a7qCn\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_10\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eHer signature style:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_1n\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_1q\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHand-painted ceramic pieces, often featuring colorful beads and intricate textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_1r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_1s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_1t\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCommon Motifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnimals (such as cats, pandas, zebras, and tropical fish), flowers, and whimsical shapes like hearts and bows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_1u\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAg\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_1v\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_1w\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eClosures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrequently uses large, stylized screw-in barrel closures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_1x\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAw\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_1y\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_1z\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSignatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAuthentic pieces are often signed on the back of a centerpiece or on a specific signature bead near the clasp, marked with \"RUBY Z\" on one side and \"CANDACE LOHEED\" on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan jsuid=\"Xj3bnf_20\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;Xj3bnf_20|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"udAs2b\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"Xj3bnf_21,Xj3bnf_22\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=Xj3bnf_20\/TKHnVd\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause her original ceramic companies are no longer in production, most of her classic work is found through vintage and resale markets and is becoming harder to find.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catherine Smith Vintage ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57699497148803,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/3855\/7999\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_0767a567-799d-4ec2-8e14-9e1bc74e31d9.png?v=1774991285","url":"https:\/\/catherinesmithvintage.co.uk\/products\/vintage-designer-ceramic-cat-necklace","provider":"Catherine Smith Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}