Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace in 14K Gold

A solid 14K gold crescent moon pendant lined with small natural diamonds along the inner arc. The waxing or waning form held at the throat, on an adjustable cable chain.

The piece

• Metal: 14K solid gold (Yellow, White, or Rose).
• Pendant: a crescent moon, with small natural diamonds set along the inner arc.
• Chain: included, 16 to 18 inch adjustable cable chain.
• Hand-finished in the USA, made to order.

The symbol

The crescent moon is one of the oldest astronomical observations recorded by human cultures. It marks both the waxing moon, the moon growing, and the waning moon, the moon receding, depending on which side of the cycle is being read. Across traditions the crescent has been long associated with new beginnings, with the patient grow phase, and with the natural rhythm that turns slowly rather than at once. Worn at the throat, the crescent reads as a personal marker of growth.

About this stone

Diamond is pure crystalline carbon, formed at depths of 150 to 250 kilometers in the earth's mantle and carried to the surface by deep volcanic eruptions that occurred 1 to 3 billion years ago. The stone is 10 on the Mohs scale, the hardest natural material known. The small diamonds set along the crescent's inner arc were matched by a certified gemologist for size and color so the line reads evenly.

Care and wear

Diamond is the hardest natural material and resistant to chemicals, heat, and abrasion. Clean with mild soap and warm water, with ultrasonic, or with steam cleaners. The gold is best preserved by removing before chlorinated pools.

Common questions

Are the diamonds natural? Yes. Mined from the earth, not synthetic.

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