A super new moon launched 2022. Another will close it down.
The first appeared the day after New Year’s Day, on January 2, 2023, and the second will happen two days before Christmas, on December 23rd.
In 2023, a super full moon will appear on August 1, followed by a blue moon on August 30.
A super moon is the phenomenon that occurs when the moon orbits closest to Earth so appears bigger and brighter. A blue moon is an extra full moon in a season. Every now and then — once in a blue moon? — they happen at the same time.
Personally, I think we should be properly adorned any time the moon shows off. So put these moon events on your calendar and have your jewelry (and champagne) ready.
To help you with this, I’ve pulled together some of the coolest moon jewels I could find.
Maybe because women’s bodies follow a monthly cycle, the moon has long been associated with feminine power – both good (ancient goddesses) and evil (witchcraft). I’ve focused on moon-themed jewels here before. This time I dug up a wider array, to show just how many amazing moon jewels are out there.
“Baby Moon” earrings of 18k rose gold, diamonds and pearls and “Crescent Moon” ring by Colette of diamonds in 18k blackened gold
“Full Moon” drop earrings of sterling silver with white sapphires by Muscari Jewellery of London
“Freedom Eclipse” earring by Ileana Makri – “inspired by the moon in all its phases” – of black and white diamonds in 18k gold
“Colors of the Universe” moonstone ring by Rose Carvalho of moonstone in 18k gold with diamonds
Rock-n-Roll ring by Goshwara with 22.90 moon quartz and diamonds in18k gold
Ring by Buddha Mama of 74.15ct moonstone set in 20k gold with diamonds and enamel
In the ancient Chinese principle of yin and yang, the moon is the embodiment of yin, the feminine energy that drives transformation. In midwinter, yin (and the moon) is at its peak influence.
Lunar deities – many of them female – figure in mythologies all over the world. Did you know Artemis, Greek goddess of the hunt, was also goddess of the moon? The moon’s impact on human affairs is a central part of astrology, theology, and yoga philosophy.
No surprise that it came to be perceived as powerful and mysterious. The moon’s pull is strong enough to affect the tides. Its light has inspired countless love songs, epic kisses, howling wolves, some of the scariest scenes ever filmed – and so many wonderful jewelry designs.
Diamond Crescent Moon earrings by Cathy Waterman handcrafted of 22k gold, platinum and diamonds ($2,220 at Ylang 23)
Blackened Diamond Luna necklace by Andrea Fohrman of diamonds in blackened 18k gold ($5,000 at Ylang 23)
“Moonstone Constellation” pendant by Jade Jagger of 46.90ct moonstone in black rhodium and sterling silver with pavé diamonds
“Full Moon on a Starry Night” pendant of sterling silver by Ileava Jewelry of Tokyo
Crescent Moonface bangle by Anthony Lent of solid gold with diamond eye
What is it about the man on the moon?
No matter how much we learn about the moon or see footage of its desert-like surface or peer at its craters through telescopes, when we look up at the moon, the first thing we see is what we saw as children: a big, friendly face looking down on us.
Here’s a closeup interpretation of the moon – less storybook, equally recognizable.
“Moonology” ring of sterling silver by Birds N Bones Jewelry
“Sun and Moon” pendant by Diane Dorsey of oxidized sterling silver with fused 23kt gold
When you look up at that mysterious glow, just remember: We’re all looking at the same moon, wherever we are. Whatever good or evil is going down in this crazy world, that moon keeps rising, pulling the ocean and us along in its rhythm. I say there’s power in that pull and in that misty light.
Find somewhere to take in that beautiful moon, this month and every month. Wear jewelry that says you’re in sync with it, with this earth, and with each other. Claim your power.
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