19 Moon-Themed Jewels in Tribute to the Lunar Landing’s 50th Anniversary
Back on July 20, 1969, when Apollo 11 landed on the moon, it was “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” as Neil Armstrong famously said during the national broadcast of the landmark event. If you’re feeling nostalgic about this moment, or wistful for a time when science was celebrated and respected, you may consider investing in the new Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch produced in collaboration with the Met or bidding on a vintage Omega Speedmaster in tomorrow’s Sotheby’s auction.
You might also find yourself drawn to moon-themed jewelry, from man-in-the-moon moonstones to crescent shapes, dangling pearls, or a cascade of stars, clouds, and other celestial motifs. Designers have been embracing the intergalactic planetary story for a while now, but the timing seems right to showcase some particularly compelling examples—here are 19 to remind you of the possibilities.
Supreme Moon Phase earring with diamonds in 14k gold, $5,120 (sold as a single); Sofia ZakiaLarge Luna necklace with purple french enamel and pavé champagne diamonds in 18k rose gold, $6,400; Andrea FohrmanMismatched Celestial Kaleidoscope Shaker earrings with yellow and white diamonds set and enclosed in white sapphire Kaleidoscope shakers in 18k yellow gold, $9,610; Moritz Glik
Earrings with blue and yellow sapphires, brown diamonds, aquamarines, and quartz in 18k gold with titanium, price on request; Lydia Courteille
Moonface Signet ring with diamonds in 18k gold and platinum, $7,015; Anthony LentStars and Moon stud earrings with diamonds in 22k gold, $600; Paris & LilyHalf-Moon charm with freshwater pearl in 14k yellow gold, price on request; JewelmakChocolatier pendant with 5.12 cts. t.w. chocolate diamonds and pearls in 14k Strawberry Gold, price on request; Le Vian
Four Elements ring with lapis, 0.31 ct. t.w. diamonds in 18k yellow gold, $11,360; Ana KatarinaStabile Moon pendant in bronze and 22k gold, $2,600; Rush Jewelry DesignTotal Eclipse Engraved Sun, Moon & Star Signet ring in 14k gold,. $1,080; Zoë Chicco
Graduated Opal Crescent Moon necklace with diamonds in 14k gold, $4,185; Jacquie Aiche Man on the Moon necklace with labradorite, shell, mother-of-pearl, antique button, and aventurine in 18k gold-plated silver, $1,435; Grainne Morton Ring with 2 ct. rose-cut sapphire and alexandrites in 18k gold, $3,800; Avalina Fine Jewelry Floating Crescent Hoops with 1.39 cts. t.w. ciamonds in 18k yellow gold, $9,900; Swati Dhanak Pearl crescent earrings with emeralds and diamonds 18k gold, $10,800; Hanut SinghGalaxia necklace with enamel, diamonds, moonstones, and pearls in 18k gold, $19,400; ColetteIn the Stars earrings in brass, $285; We Dream in Colour
Top: Ring with drusy agate and diamonds in black rhodium, price on request; Lydia Courteille
