moon stone

"I draw inspiration from the traditions of my Akuapim culture," explains artisan Cynthia Danquah, who creates this beautifully vivid beaded necklace from her home in West Africa. The charming long necklace features wood and recycled plastic beads, and is centered by a sese wood crescent moon engraved with lines and swirls. Cynthia names her design kae me, which is an Akan phrase meaning "remember me."

A graceful cat silhouette shines along the moon's mystic beauty in this sterling silver necklace by Lalana of Thailand. The artisan uses advanced techniques to replicate the sophisticated feline vibe in the round pendant, whose high polish finish allows for a chic look.

This antique-finished long pendant necklace crafted from brass adds a touch of bold sophistication to any outfit. It features an elegant bar chain and a charming crescent moon motif with a hammered finish from which dangles of different lengths gracefully sway, infusing Indian artisan Sabir’s captivating creation with movement.

The Maya firmament was blessed with a privileged location that allowed them to see the galaxy's center and its harmonious pace, guiding them in every aspect of their lives. This unique way to connect nature and humanity resulted in the Mayan astrology sign, an ancient doctrine intended to identify each person's spiritual nature by looking at the stars.

As a way to wear your Mayan identity, Maura Parra from Guatemala creates this leather-cord nickel necklace for those born on the Imox day, the day of the "connection with nature" in the Nahual language. With baby and moon icons embossed along with the sign's name, the accessory represents the souls born with great intuition, characterized by creativity, empathy and a dreamy attitude.

This captivating pendant necklace by Mane and Gor combines a supple suede cord with a round brass pendant adorned with Armenian petroglyphs. The gorgeous pendant depicts abstract goat and sun motifs, embodying strength and vitality. Expertly combining polished accents with a divine aqua patina achieved through the oxidation technique, this sophisticated accessory breaks the mold of conventional jewelry.