Jerry Garcia Cats Under the Stars Sterling Silver Pendant with Ruby & Sapphire | Deadhead Jewelry

What does it mean? Time is a stripper, doin’ it just for you?

Some of Jerry Garcia’s most enduring work happened outside the Grateful Dead. Released in 1978, Cats Under the Stars never became a commercial success, yet it has grown into one of the most cherished albums among Jerry Garcia Band fans. Jerry himself reportedly considered it one of his finest studio recordings. Of course, a live version at the Warfield topped any studio recording.

Few artists have shaped the visual language of the Grateful Dead as profoundly as Stanley Mouse. From the iconic Skull & Roses artwork to countless posters that defined an era, Mouse’s illustrations became inseparable from the music itself. His artwork didn’t simply accompany the songs—it became part of the experience.

When Jerry Garcia released Cats Under the Stars in 1978, Stanley Mouse created an album cover unlike anything else in Garcia’s catalog.

This handcrafted sterling silver pendant brings Mouse’s beloved artwork to life in wearable form. Faithfully sculpted in solid sterling silver, the design is accented with genuine rubies and sapphire gemstones that add depth and color while honoring the spirit of the original illustration.

Turn the pendant over and you’ll discover the engraved lyric:

“Doing it just for you…”

A simple phrase that feels like a personal note from Jerry himself at times.

Features

• Solid sterling silver construction
• Inspired by Jerry Garcia’s Cats Under the Stars
• Genuine blue sapphires and red ruby gemstones
• Engraved on the back with “Doing it just for you…”
• Optional sterling silver chain lengths available
• Handcrafted artisan jewelry

This isn’t just another music-inspired pendant. It will remind you of all those nights at the Warfield listening to Jerry Garcia playing his Tiger guitar with the angelic voices of Jackie and Gloria.