Sun, moon and star motifs have long been a celebrated part of jewelry symbolism, but a meteor shower of celestial diamonds can really radiate light in the dark nights of deep winter. Fine-jewelry houses have been at it for years: Inspired by her love of the stars, Gabrielle Chanel’s landmark (and only) diamond jewelry collection in 1932 left the house with a vast vocabulary of iconic motifs to reimagine in each subsequent jewelry collection; and Jean Schlumberger’s Stars and Moons necklace for Tiffany & Co. some 20 years later was said to mimic a clear midnight sky. Judging by their heavenly collections, the new kids on the block appreciate the enduring allure of a well-chosen celestial gem too. Paul Morelli’s dramatic double hoops are scattered with a constellation-style showcase of diamonds, while Ara Vartanian’s galactic shapes and otherworldly black diamond and lapis lazuli appear as if viewing Earth from the International Space Station.
Chanel Soleil de Chanel transformable necklace in 18K yellow gold and 18K white gold with one 0.3 carats round-cut and 104 4.23 carats round-cut diamonds, price on request, Chanel Watch & Fine Jewelry Boutique in New York, +1 212 535 5505, chanel.com
Gigi Clozeau 18K rose gold and diamond accent star beaded bracelet, $795, farfetch.com
Colette 18K yellow gold with black enamel and 1.11 carats diamond Danvou ring, $5,180, colettejewelry.com
Noush 14K yellow gold, 0.15 carats diamond and malachite ring, $1,221, farfetch.com
Andrea Fohrman 18K rose gold, 10 carats labradorite and diamond accent earrings, $2,300, netaporter.com
Boghossian Nishapur necklace with emerald, natural pearls, jadeite and mother-of-pearl, price on request, boghossianjewels.com
Chopard 18K white gold necklace and pendant with 18K yellow gold sun, 0.40 carats diamond and pavé diamonds, $7,180, chopard.com
Ara Vartanian 18K yellow gold, 38.76 carats lapis lazuli, six carats black diamond and 2.7 carats white diamond earrings, $21,765, aravartanian.com
Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen Shooting Star pendant with 0.11 carats diamond, green tourmaline, rutile quartz, aquamarine, white freshwater pearl, lapis lazuli and blush moonstone, $3,500, olelynggaard.com
Sylva & Cie 18K gold and 3.15 carats diamond earrings, $13,750, netaporter.com
Tasaki platinum and sapphire bracelet, price on request, tasaki-global.com
Paul Morelli 18K gold hoop and 1.45 carats diamond earrings, $10,200, paulmorelli.com
Jacquie Aiche 1.88 carats round-cut diamond and 14K rose gold crescent moon necklace, $7,500, matchesfashion.com