Circa 1700 “This Be Your Lucky Star” Pendant, in 18K gold with engraved saying. Each is one-of-a-kind as each night scape is hand enameled and is imbued with a breathtaking painterly feeling.
Circa 1700 “This Be Your Lucky Star” Pendant, in 18K Gold with engraved saying. Each is … [+] one-of-a-kind as each night scape is hand enameled.
The magic of the night sky continues to influence established and independent designer collections. The mystery of the constellations, planets and outer space stirs the imaginations of today’s most prolific jewelers. Interpretations range from lyrical to captivating and all are irresistibly alluring. A range of materials and techniques capture the stars and moon and depict the heavenly bodies that twinkle brightly. Painterly enamels, unique cuts of hard stones and mother of pearl sprinkled with gemstones and diamonds portrayed the evening sky like vivid paintings. At the same time, shooting stars are show in artfully placed groupings and arresting color combinations. The man in the moon pops up every now and then as a crescent for a dash of whimsy or poetic playfulness.
Designers are also inspired by sayings from the Victorian era like “This Be Your Lucky Star” or French versions of similar mottos. They also pull from children’s books, poems and songs some of which include, “I love you to the moon and back”  or in Sofia Zakia’s collection, she chooses “By the love that moves the sun and the other stars” from the last line of Dante’s Divine Comedy. E.E. Cummings also provides inspiration in his words or the feeling they evoke: “You are my sun, my moon, and all my stars.”
Here are some of the best enchanting and moving modern versions of celestial jewelry:
Venyx’s opal doublet Galaxy pendant with diamonds set into the stars and around the border. The word Galaxy is written on the back.
Venyx opal doublet Galaxy pendant with diamonds set into the stars and around the border. The word … [+] Galaxy is written on the back.

Eden Presley’s Opal Celeste Ring 14K yellow gold, Ethiopian opal and white diamonds with diamond stars on the shank of the ring.
Eden Presley’s Opal Celeste Ring 14K Yellow Gold, Ethiopian Opal and white diamonds with diamond … [+] stars on the shank of the ring.
Anna Maccieri Rossi’s smooth half circle of aventurine is hand painted and framed by 18K yellow gold and set with a tiny 18K white gold diamond star.
Anna Maccieri Rossi’s smooth half circle of aventurine is hand painted and framed by 18K yellow gold … [+] and set with a tiny 18K white gold diamond star.
Selim Mouzannar earrings are captivating in pink gold 18k set with diamonds and tourmalines.
Selim Mouzannar earrings in pink gold 18k set with diamonds and tourmalines.

Sylvia Furmanovich’s celestial Marquetry pendant is as breathtaking as the sky itself.
Sylvia Furmanovich’s celestial Marquetry pendant
AnaKatarina four elements flip ring in 18K gold with diamonds captures the feeling of the night sky.
AnaKatarina four elements flip ring in 18K gold with diamonds.
Ashley Zhang’s large belcher chain with a vintage inspired enamel pendants. 1960’s French charms were often inscribed with sweet sentimental phrases. This charm says “a la lune et retour”, meaning ‘to the moon and back’. The main charm is made of 14K gold and features stars set with opals and a diamond moon, set against hand painted black enamel. The smaller charm is a diamond star set into onyx.
Ashley Zhang’s large belcher chain with a vintage inspired enamel pendants. 1960’s French charms … [+] were often inscribed with sweet sentimental phrases. This charm says “a la lune et retour”, meaning ‘to the moon and back’. The main charm is made of 14K gold and features stars set with opals and a diamond moon, set against hand painted black enamel. The smaller charm is a diamond star set into onyx.
Andrea Forhman’s 14K yellow gold one-of-a-kind chrysocolla ring with white diamond accents evokes the feeling of a masterful painting of the sky when it’s turning to evening.
Andrea Forhman’s 14K yellow gold one-of-a-kind chrysocolla ring with white diamond accents.
Karma El Khalil 18K rose gold necklace with diamonds and chalcedony is a beautiful ode to the stars above.
Karma El Khalil 18K rose gold necklace with diamonds and chalcedony.
Anthony Lent’s Crescent Moonface Opal Reflection earrings in 18K gold with opals, accented by diamonds is playful yet artfully executed. 
Anthony Lent’s Crescent Moonface Opal Reflection earrings in 18K gold with opals, accented by … [+] diamonds
Elena Votsi’s gold star charm with diamond stars and sapphires in 18K yellow gold imitates the sparkle and mystery of the evening sky.
Elena Votsi gold star charm with diamond stars and sapphires in 18K yellow gold.
Sorellina’s Moon Signet Ring 18K gold, pink opal, diamonds is a pretty version of a signet ring that is inspired by the magic of the moon and stars above.
Sorellina Moon Signet Ring 18K gold, pink opal, diamonds.
Lydia Courteille’s Marie Antoinette earrings in 18K gold with diamonds, sapphire, aquamarines, and quartz evoke a fantastical feeling.
Lydia Courteille’s Marie Antoinette earrings in 18K gold with diamonds, sapphire, aquamarines, and … [+] quartz.
L’Atelier Nawbar’s 18K yellow gold, mother of pearl and diamond pendant shimmers and sparkles with a crescent moon and stars.
L’Atelier Nawbar’s 18K yellow gold, Moonlight Pendant in mother of pearl and with diamonds.

Anna Maccieri Rossi’s heart charm was created specifically for the Have a Heart x Muse collaboration. The large 18K yellow gold pendant has a round cut out at its center which features a mother-of-pearl crescent set in a sparkling night sky crafted from aventurine glass and twinkling with diamond set stars.
Anna Maccieri Rossi heart charm was created specifically for the Have a Heart x Muse collaboration. … [+] The large 18K yellow gold pendant has a round cut out at its center. Within the circle is a mother-of-pearl crescent set in a sparkling night sky crafted from aventurine glass. Diamond set stars complete the celestial composition
Sofia Zakia’s glowing crystal ball housed in the designer’s delicate signature prongs. Underneath a lustrous moonstone, you spot a tiny golden crescent moon illuminated against a sea of diamond stars. It is imbued with mystery and allure in a breathtaking design.
Sofia Zakia’s Aglowing crystal ball housed in the designer’s delicate signature prongs. Underneath a … [+] lustrous moonstone, you spot a tiny golden crescent moon illuminated against a sea of diamond stars.

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