We could all use a little magic now. That’s why a piece of celestial jewelry, which continues as a theme orbiting around independent designers’ collections is one of the top picks for fine jewelry for the holidays.
We could all use a little magic now. That’s why a piece of celestial jewelry, which continues as a theme orbiting around independent designers’ collections is one of the top picks for fine jewelry this holiday season. Motifs of stars and crescent moons are associated with luck, love and protection, while the constellations and cosmos create a feeling of enchantment, mystery and allure. Jewelry designs draw inspiration from the past with sayings that were popular throughout Europe in the 19th century in French and English –such as “I love you to the moon and back” or “this be your lucky star”. Whatever the iteration, the receiver of a celestial gift will feel inspired to head to a more positive future. Ashley Zhang Enamel Moon Love Pendant is part of her vintage-inspired charm collection. This charm says, “a la lune et retour”, meaning ‘to the moon and back.’ This saying started in Victorian times and then came back in charms in the mid-twentieth century. In 14K gold this modern take features stars set with opals and a diamond moon, set against hand painted black enamel. Marie Lichtenberg antique, vintage and Indian inspired 14K gold and enamel locks are connected on cord and make necklace with just the imaginative and lyrical lock. However you can change the lock to put on a chain and add charms. But this gift speaks for itself “You Are My Lucky Star” inscribed with a star set with a diamond. Silvia Furmanovich miniature celestial painting charm with light brown diamond in 18K gold. Furmanovich describes her inspiration “I was researching a series of alchemical images and prints from the Middle Ages and discovered magical, otherworldly depictions of stars, comets and the cosmos.
