Culture & Style
By Marion Fasel. April 4, 2025.
Celestial Jewelry: Diamonds in the Stars
Let the sun, moon and stars guide your journey along a shining constellation of celestial diamond jewelry.
EARRINGS UPPER: ROBINSON PELHAM LOWER: CHANEL • RING CHANEL • TOP PACO RABANNE
Photographed by: Sharif Hamza
Styled by: Haidee Findlay-Levin
Written by: Marion Fasel
There’s something timeless, even transcendent, about celestial jewelry. The stars, moons, and suns that grace so many pieces today aren’t just decorative—they’re deeply symbolic, evoking wonder, guidance, and a connection to the cosmos.
“I find celestial jewelry to be uplifting and, in many ways, spiritual and representing something universal that connects us all,” stylist Jason Rembert tells Only Natural Diamonds. “So, it is only natural, given the state of the world the past few years, that people are gravitating towards jewelry with a deeper meaning that offers a sense of comfort, peace, and protection.”
It’s that emotional resonance—paired with luminous natural diamonds—that makes these cosmic motifs more relevant now than ever.
The History of Celestial Jewelry
Celestial jewelry styles have a long history of being lucky charms and symbolic motifs. In the past when stars shot into jewelry, the designs were often inspired by cultural events. Way back in the late 18th century at Versailles the joyous news of Marie Antoinette’s long awaited first pregnancy led to a constellation of jewels with star motifs. When Halley’s Comet passed by in 1835 and again in 1910, diamond stars with a trailing line of gems were made to celebrate the moments. The Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969 also launched an array of celestial and moon-themed jewelry.
RING PENNY PREVILLE • PIN ANTHONY LENT
EARRINGS SHAY • RING DAVID YURMAN
People are gravitating towards jewelry with a deeper meaning.
NECKLACES FOUNDRAE and MADE by MALYIA • RINGS COLETTE, SARAH HENDLER, SELIM MOUZANNAR • BRACELET SELIM MOUZANNAR
Over the years, stars in celestial jewelry have also been linked to a designer’s own dreamy ideas. In 1932, Coco Chanel launched the one and only fine jewelry collection she made during her lifetime. She told the press, “I wanted to cover women with constellations. Stars! Stars of all sizes.” The collection, dubbed Bijoux de Diamants, featured diamonds exclusively. The centerpiece was a Comète necklace design featuring a big star front and center and thick tail of gems wrapping around the neck. To this day, Chanel continues to make variations on the design.
EARRINGS ROBINSON PELHAM • RING COLETTE
An interest in astrology and astronomy motivated designer Fulco di Verdura, who was a friend of Coco Chanel, to put stars in the jewels he made during the 1940s. A star cluster, known as Pleiades, was what he had in mind when he conjured up a brooch with diamond stars and gold rope twist beams. Recently, the piece has been reimagined by the Verdura label into bold earrings.
Celestial Jewelry Today
Today, designers make almost as many variations on celestial jewelry motifs as there are stars in the sky. Some take cues from starburst forms familiar to fans of late 19th century jewelry. Others play with the scale of the stars in their designs going from delicate personal pieces on up to bold statements. All of them carry meaning of romance, hope and adventure.
Shop Diamond Celestial Jewelry
See celestial jewelry styles from some of our favorite designers.
Selim Mouzannar Aïda Petrol Bracelet, $11,110, selimmouzannar.com
Selim Mouzannar Aïda Petrol Ring, $18,980, selimmouzannar.com.
Chanel Fine Jewelry Cométe Cheveron Earrings, $10,450, chanel.com.
Chanel Fine Jewelry Cométe Perlée Ear Cuff, $11,800, chanel.com.
Robinson Pelham Tsar Drop Earrings, $5,011, robinsonpelham.com.
Sarah Hendler Pave Diamond Ethel Ring, $4,900, sarahhendler.com.
Temple St. Clair 18K Diamond Tolomeo Ring, $12,000, templestclair.com.
Colette Milky Way Necklace, $ 42,200, colettejewelry.com.
Robinson Pelham Tsar Star Earrings, $5,097, robinsonpelham.com.
Chanel Fine Jewelry Cométe Gèode Earrings, $6,750, chanel.com.
Colette Moon Cage Necklace, $ 19,400, colettejewelry.com.
Penny Preville Moon & Star Bangle, $16,020, pennypreville.com.
Colette Star Puzzle Ring, $6,500, colettejewelry.com.
Fred Leighton Platinum Diamond Trois Étoiles Clip by Belperron, $75,000, fredleighton.com.
Single Stone Large Ophelia, $10,100, singlestone.com.
Verdura Pleiades Earclips, $24,500, verdura.com.
Misahara Desert Sky Choker, $4,000, misahara.com.
Foundrae Blue Crescent Medium Champleve Medallion, Price Upon Request, foundrae.com.
Annoushka Mythology 18KT Gold Diamond Spinning Moon Charm, $10,600, annoushka.com.
Chanel Fine Jewelry Cométe Gèode Ring, $10,850, chanel.com.
Anthony Lent Hands to the Stars Brooch, $50,000, anthonylent.com.
David Yurman Starburst Ring in 18K White Gold with Pavé Diamonds, $11,000, davidyurman.com.
David Yurman Starburst Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Full Pavé Diamonds, $11,000, davidyurman.com.
Made by Malyia Soleil Pendant, $4,800, madebymalyia.com.
Luisa Alexander Diamond Stars Bracelet, $2,300, luisaalexander.com.
Single Stone Ashlyn Cuff, Price Upon Request, singlestone.com.
Van Cleef & Arpels Saturn Clip, Price Upon Request, vancleefarpels.com.
Photographer: Sharif Hamza
Video: Adam Wamsley
Stylist: Haidee Findlay-Levin
Hair: Tsuki
Makeup: Tyron Machhausen
