The Moon Was Made for You!
The moon is the perfect gift for a special person who likes unique and meaningful jewelry. Your personalized moon pendant will contain an explanation of the moon’s phase for the date and location you selected. It will arrive in a black, recycled cardboard gift box, and will be packaged as shown in the photograph. If you have purchased a personalized moon through Powell Lane Arts, you will be able to pick up your moon directly at their gallery. If you purchase a moon from me using Venmo or Paypal, your moon will be shipped in a black compostable bubble mailer.
I make each moon by hand which means they will vary slightly in appearance and coloration. I create moon-inspired art jewelry, not scientific replicas. If you purchase a moon from me, the applied silver leaf will graphically and accurately reflect the moon’s phase but the crater details are “moon-ish.” I will also do my best to pay attention to special details for celestial events based on the date and location you have specified. (For example: Lunar eclipses, super moons, full moon names etc.) This level of detail adds to the experience and creates a lasting memory. I want you to feel that the moon was made for you!
GIFT IDEA INSPIRATION
Show your love by giving them the moon!
-Celebrate the Solar Eclipse
-Birthmoon: for anyone you love – the moon they were born under
-Gift for Mom: the date she became a mom
-Gift for your sweetheart: the day you met
-Wedding anniversary: Gift for a spouse or a couple
-Gift for a couple on their upcoming wedding date
-For anyone on the date you (or someone you love) was born, graduated, got married, came out, bought a home, became a parent or a grandparent for the first time, started a business, became sober, or retired. Any milestone date you want to celebrate and/or keep close to your heart is made for the moon!!
CARE & CLEANING
The necklace is lightweight, durable, and comfortable to wear. The moon will not change, but the sterling silver clasp on the rubber cord will tarnish with time, and can be cleaned with a jewelry cloth. The necklace should not be worn in the shower, while swimming, exercising, or sleeping.
I WANT A MOON & I’M READY TO ORDER!
YaY! Please email me at lunaphasejewelry@gmail.com to start the process! Please send the following information I need for personalization: (see FAQ’s)
- the month, day, year (required) (You can add the time if you know it – that’s fun!)
- the city and state (in U.S.) or city and country (outside of U.S.) (required)
- the preferred cord length – 16″ or 18″ (required)
- the significance of this date (optional)
- the payment method you would like to use: Venmo or Paypal (required)
When I receive your email request for personalization, I will get back to you to verify your order and send you a link to my Venmo or Paypal for payment. I will create your personalized moon when I receive payment. Once I have started making your order, cancellations are not accepted. I can’t wait to make the moon for you!
FAQ’s
WHEN YOU SAY CONCRETE, WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
I use Quickrete brand quick setting cement and cast the moons in a silicone mold. There is a technical difference between cement and concrete, but people like me tend to use the two interchangeably. I use the word concrete because it sounds better than “cement moon.” Right?
CAN I GET MULTIPLES OF THE SAME MOON PHASE / DATE?
Yes! If you are interested in ordering multiple moons for the same date (bridal party, a group of people graduating together, best friends, etc) let me know when you contact me with your personalization information. Please understand that the necklaces you receive will not be “identical” (because they are handmade) but they will be the same moon phase and I will try to make them as similar as possible. If I have a question about what you want, I will ask you before I make your order.
HOW DO YOU KNOW THE MOON PHASES FOR PAST AND FUTURE DATES?
Science! I research dates and locations on an app and then cross reference them using several sources such as NASA and the Old Farmer’s Almanac in hopes of capturing special details about celestial events that are significant to your date. I geek out on the possibilities! If you want to know what your special date’s moon phase is prior to purchase, you can search “moon phase + your month, date, year” or go to the nineplanets.org website and use their calendar. This site does not include a location feature, which could influence your moon’s appearance depending on where you are (read the next answer about that) but it is an easy way to get a sneak peak of the phase you will receive. It will help you understand the type of moon you will be getting to avoid any potential disappointment. Beyond that, you just have to trust the universe, and me! Personalized moons will vary beyond the 8 stages featured in the gallery. Sometimes the lit portion of the moon is a wee little sliver of silver. The New Moon is completely dark and contains no silver, but does have visible craters.
WHY DO YOU NEED SO MUCH INFORMATION FOR PERSONALIZATION?
To assure that your moon phase is accurate to the selected date, the year and location is very important. Everyone in the world sees the same moon and the same stage on a given day, but the Northern Hemisphere’s moon is lit on the opposite side. Still the same moon, but illuminated differently. Cool huh? So location is very important for accuracy of appearance. There’s that science thing again!
CAN YOU MAKE A MOON THAT IS PHOTOGRAPHICALLY REALISTIC?
I suppose I could, but I don’t. This is where science ends and art begins. Because I create stylized, moon-inspired art jewelry, I like how each one has slight variations and its own look. If you are interested in an exact image of your phase, there is personalized moon jewelry out there that is created with a photograph of the moon. They are easy to find with a “personalized moon jewelry” search on Etsy or Amazon. If that’s what you’re looking for, shop around. If you’re looking for something kind of funky, stylized, and uniquely lunar inspired – look no further, my moons are made for you!
HOW DO YOU MAKE THE CRATERS?
Some occur naturally during the concrete casting, which I love. I add more by pressing into the soft concrete or carving them into the dry concrete with a scribing tool. The craters are not a true depiction of the moon’s surface. They are “moon-like.”
CAN I GET A SPECIAL MESSAGE SENT WITH MY PURCHASE?
You bet! The more information you give me, the more I can customize your order. When you email me at lunaphasejewelry@gmail.com please share whatever you’d like me to include in a message. This is especially important if the moon is a gift and is being shipped directly to the recipient.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO FILL MY ORDER?
The moons are handmade to order and will typically ship within 3-6 business days of receipt. If you are ordering multiples it could take longer before they ship. I try my best to ship as quickly as possible. If you purchased a moon at Powell Lane Arts, you will work directly with them to arrange for pick up.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET MY ORDER ONCE SHIPPED?
All items ship via USPS. On average, this typically takes approximately 2-3 business days, but may vary depending on location, weather conditions, holidays, high demand, etc. I will do my best to get your order to you as quickly as possible. Please make sure the address I am shipping to is accurate, deliverable, and verified by the USPS. Free shipping only applies to orders delivered within the United States. If I am shipping outside the U.S. the cost of shipping to you will be added to your order.