* Sterling silver earrings depict a masterfully carved moon face in bone
* The earrings measure about 1.25" long + hook
* Accented with detailed filigree work and a beaded edge for added appeal
* Adorned with a captivating amethyst gemstone, symbolizing tranquility, and truth
* Artisan-made in Bali, honoring traditional craftsmanship
In astrology and crystal healing traditions, the moon represents our inner emotions, desires, fears, and dreams. Its light in the night sky serves as a beacon of clarity and truth, guiding us through life's challenges and uncertainties.
In Bali, where this pendant is crafted, the moon holds a special place. The Balinese calendar, which is based on lunar cycles, plays a significant role in the island's religious and cultural rituals. The moon face is often depicted as serene and peaceful, reflecting the Balinese philosophy of maintaining harmony and balance in life.
design: A crescent moon face carved in bone rests in profile, framed by ornate sterling silver filigree scrollwork and a beaded edge, with a marquise blue topaz suspended at the base like a single starlit tear.
size: Approximately 1.25" long, plus ear hook.
material: Sterling silver, carved bone, blue topaz
features: Hand-carved bone moon face, filigree scrollwork, beaded edge detailing, marquise-cut blue topaz accent, sterling silver ear hooks, artisan-made in Bali
care: Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after wearing and store away from moisture to keep the silver and bone in beautiful condition.
disclaimer: As each moon face is individually hand-carved by a Balinese artisan, slight variations in expression and grain are part of its natural, one-of-a-kind character.
Meaning & Intention
The crescent moon has long been a symbol of the quiet, intuitive parts of ourselves — the emotions, dreams, and inner knowing that don't always show themselves in daylight. Carved here as a serene, contemplative face, the moon becomes something closer to a companion than a symbol: a reminder that clarity often arrives gently, in its own time, rather than all at once.
In Bali, where these earrings are hand-carved by local artisans, the moon is woven into daily life through a lunar calendar that shapes ceremony, ritual, and rhythm. The Balinese regard the moon's face as a picture of equanimity, an expression of the balance and harmony the culture strives to hold between the seen and unseen, the active and the still.
Set beneath the moon, the blue topaz adds its own quiet note — a cool, clear-toned stone traditionally associated with calm communication and truthful reflection. Together, the carved moon and the blue topaz create a small wearable meditation on emotional clarity: a piece that asks you to trust what you feel, even before you can fully explain it.
Slipped on for a quiet morning or an evening out, these earrings carry a gentle reminder to move through the day with the moon's steadiness — attentive to your own inner tides, unhurried, and open to what intuition has to offer.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Those drawn to moon symbolism, lunar rituals, or intuitive and reflective practices
- Purpose: Everyday wear, meditation and reflection support, gifting for moon or astrology lovers, adding quiet intention to your jewelry collection
- Suggested Mantra: I trust my inner light
- Intention: Peace, Clarity, Intuition, Balance
- Chakra Connection: Third Eye
- Zodiac: Cancer
- Gemstone: Blue Topaz
- Metal: Sterling silver
Blue topaz is prized in crystal traditions for its cool, clear energy, often associated with calm self-expression and honest communication. Its soft blue tone echoes the tranquil color of moonlit sky, making it a fitting companion to the carved moon face above it — together lending the earrings a settled, contemplative quality.
Questions & Guidance
What is the moon face carved from?
The moon face is hand-carved from bone by artisans in Bali, then set into a detailed sterling silver frame.
How large are these earrings?
Each earring measures about 1.25 inches long, not including the ear hook.
Will the two earrings look identical?
Because each moon face is individually hand-carved, you may notice subtle differences in expression or grain between the pair — this is part of their handmade character, not a flaw.
What gemstone is used, and where is it placed?
A marquise-cut blue topaz sits at the base of each carved moon, adding a soft point of color beneath the silver filigree.
How should I care for these earrings?
Wipe them gently with a soft, dry cloth after wear and store them away from moisture, perfumes, and direct sunlight to preserve the silver and bone.
