Maneki Neko 'Shotika' ring
Maneki Neko Ring 'Shotika' — Sterling Silver Lucky Cat Design
The maneki-neko — 'beckoning cat' — is one of Japan's most globally recognized good-luck symbols. These raised-paw cat figurines populate restaurant entrances, shop counters, and household altars across Japan and throughout the Japanese diaspora. The specific paw raised carries meaning: right paw attracts money and good luck, left paw attracts customers and friends, both paws attract everything.
Legend traces maneki-neko origins to several stories, most famously the Gōtoku-ji temple in Tokyo where a stray cat's beckoning gesture saved a samurai from a lightning strike. The cat became sacred at the temple, and maneki-neko figurines spread from there across Japan. Wearing maneki-neko imagery brings this protective blessing into continuous physical presence on the body.
Crafted in 925 Sterling Silver, this ring weighs 8.5g — comfortable for all-day wear with real silver presence. The sterling silver holds maneki-neko detail crisply, stays hypoallergenic for sensitive skin, and develops gentle patina over years of handling that adds character without obscuring the cat's characteristic raised-paw gesture.
The Shotika works beautifully as a daily good-luck ring, a thoughtful gift for new beginnings or business ventures, or as a distinctive piece for anyone drawn to Japanese lucky charm tradition. It pairs naturally with minimalist outfits, other silver jewelry, or layered with other Japanese-inspired pieces. A meaningful gift for anyone starting something new or drawn to Japanese folk tradition.
- Material: 925 Sterling Silver
- Unisex design — suits all hands
- Weight: 8.5 g
- Size: circumference in millimeters
- Skin-friendly, no discomfort from extended wear
Original: $25.00
-65%$25.00
$8.75
Description
Maneki Neko Ring 'Shotika' — Sterling Silver Lucky Cat Design
The maneki-neko — 'beckoning cat' — is one of Japan's most globally recognized good-luck symbols. These raised-paw cat figurines populate restaurant entrances, shop counters, and household altars across Japan and throughout the Japanese diaspora. The specific paw raised carries meaning: right paw attracts money and good luck, left paw attracts customers and friends, both paws attract everything.
Legend traces maneki-neko origins to several stories, most famously the Gōtoku-ji temple in Tokyo where a stray cat's beckoning gesture saved a samurai from a lightning strike. The cat became sacred at the temple, and maneki-neko figurines spread from there across Japan. Wearing maneki-neko imagery brings this protective blessing into continuous physical presence on the body.
Crafted in 925 Sterling Silver, this ring weighs 8.5g — comfortable for all-day wear with real silver presence. The sterling silver holds maneki-neko detail crisply, stays hypoallergenic for sensitive skin, and develops gentle patina over years of handling that adds character without obscuring the cat's characteristic raised-paw gesture.
The Shotika works beautifully as a daily good-luck ring, a thoughtful gift for new beginnings or business ventures, or as a distinctive piece for anyone drawn to Japanese lucky charm tradition. It pairs naturally with minimalist outfits, other silver jewelry, or layered with other Japanese-inspired pieces. A meaningful gift for anyone starting something new or drawn to Japanese folk tradition.
- Material: 925 Sterling Silver
- Unisex design — suits all hands
- Weight: 8.5 g
- Size: circumference in millimeters
- Skin-friendly, no discomfort from extended wear
