Keeping great jewelry is sort of like owning a pet. You make a purchase based on cute-points, love it, keep it clean, and make sure to take it out of the house every so often. Clearly we are not the only ones who noticed this creature-couture likeness: Jewelry designers from Kenneth Jay Lane to Giles and Brother are turning to the zoo for design inspiration. Catch Jungle Fever here, with 12 hot pieces from this jewelry trend!

This 18k gold and Swarovski number by KJL makes us feel like a chic Snow White, with a birdie perched on our finger. [$106, ShopBop]