Crescent Moon and Star Necklace in 14K Gold

A solid 14K gold pendant pairing a crescent moon with a small star, on an adjustable cable chain. Two celestial symbols held together at the throat.

The piece

• Metal: 14K solid gold (Yellow, White, or Rose).
• Pendant: a crescent moon with a star nested inside or beside, hand-finished.
• Chain: included, 16 to 18 inch adjustable cable chain.
• Hand-finished in the USA, made to order.

The symbol

The crescent-moon-and-star pairing is one of the oldest dual symbols in human history, appearing on Sumerian seals from the third millennium BC and on coinage from ancient Pontus, Byzantium, and the Ottoman empire. In modern visual language it appears across many traditions as a sign of guidance combined with cycle, the fixed point of the star and the changing form of the moon read together. Across traditions the pairing has been long associated with intuition meeting orientation.

About the goldwork

14K gold is an alloy of 58.5 percent pure gold with copper, silver, and trace metals that give it strength and color. Solid 14K, as in this pendant, is the same gold throughout, not plated or filled. The piece is hand-finished and curated by a certified gemologist.

Care and wear

14K gold is durable for daily wear. Remove before chlorinated pools to preserve the rhodium finish on white gold. Clean with mild soap and warm water, dried with a soft cloth.

Common questions

Is this solid gold or plated? Solid 14K gold throughout, not plated or filled.

What chain length is included? A 16 to 18 inch adjustable cable chain.