The short answer: celestial engagement rings use stars, moons, suns and constellations, and they suit people who want a ring with a story written in the sky. Choose a motif with meaning, such as the sky on the night you met, and use stones and settings that sparkle like stars.
Celestial designs have a long tradition in jewellery, and they feel romantic and slightly mystical. They can be delicate or bold, simple or detailed.
Motifs and ideas
- Stars: star shaped settings, star set stones and scattered small diamonds.
- Moons: crescent shaped bands or a moon set beside the stone.
- Sun: a radiating halo with rays.
- Constellations: small stones arranged in the pattern of a chosen constellation.
A personal sky
You can recreate the stars as they appeared on a date that matters, or choose your zodiac constellation. We can arrange small stones to follow the pattern, inside the band or on the outside. To do this we need the date and the place, and we use a star map to place each stone.
Stones
Diamonds capture starlight. Blue and deep sapphires evoke the night sky, and moonstone brings a soft glow. A dark stone with scattered small diamonds looks like a galaxy. A star sapphire, which shows a six rayed star when light hits its domed surface, is a natural fit for the theme. See star sapphires and moonstone: a complete guide.
Star set stones
Star setting, sometimes called gypsy setting, places a small diamond into the metal and engraves fine lines radiating out from it, like a twinkling star. It sits flush, so it is comfortable and secure, and it suits a band covered in tiny stars or a single star on the shoulder. It is a lovely detail for a wedding band to sit beside a celestial engagement ring.
Settings
- A solitaire with a star engraved on the shoulder.
- A halo shaped like a sunburst.
- A crescent moon setting around a round stone.
- A band set with a constellation of small stones.
Metals
White gold and platinum look cool like the night, yellow gold glows like the sun and the moon, and rose gold feels like a sunset.
Moon phases
A row of small stones or carvings can show the phases of the moon, from new to full. It is a quiet way to mark a date, since the phase on a particular night can be shown in the band. This works well on a wedding band as well as an engagement ring.
Practical points
Small stones need secure settings, and a constellation band calls for good craftsmanship. We design the setting so the stones are flush and comfortable, and we advise regular checks.
How to choose
- Choose a motif or a date.
- Pick a stone that echoes the sky.
- Decide how visible the detail should be.
- Check the pattern in a render.
See rings with hidden meaning, rings inspired by landscapes and places and gothic and dark romantic engagement rings, and browse diamonds. Nothing is made until you approve the design in writing, and our standard making time is 5 to 6 weeks, which can vary with your location and how busy we are. Pieces start from £600.
Frequently asked questions
Can you map a real constellation? Yes, we can arrange stones in a chosen pattern.
Is a moon motif suitable for daily wear? Yes, with a smooth, secure design.
Is moonstone durable? It is softer than sapphire, so we advise on setting and care.
Can I show the night we met? Yes, give us the date and place and we can plan the pattern.
Can I order from overseas? Yes, by video consultation, with insured, tracked FedEx delivery.