Under This Moon....

I know it's crap quality picture, but I really wanted to share this
And note: I was not asked to do this, I'm doing it because I think it's a beautiful concept

Before the New Year I was browsing Etsy (it's a not-so-guilty-pleasure) and for around 5-6 years I've had an obsession with the moon. So when I saw this, I knew I needed to get it.

The lovely seller is called Lorena and she's based in Holland. She's really nice at answering questions and the jewellery is absolutely stunning. 

The necklace is called "Under This Moon"  and is a personalised piece of jewellery. You give her a date and place and she'll make the moon into the phase it was in at the given date. My date is "17-04-10" which is the night I told Sean I loved him for the first time (and the 17th April is also my grandfather's birthday).

The moon is sterling silver and you can get different variations of the pieces. You can get a bracelet with a silk "chain", a necklace with either silk or a sterling silver chain. I've seen earrings and cufflinks too. 

The pieces are a bit more expensive. But they are hand crafted. The date you ask for her to make a moon from is engraved on the back of the moon. And the little details on the actual moon are stunning. I'm in love with this piece. And since it is hand crafted it will take a bit of time before it arrives. Mine took around 2-2½ weeks, but it is worth the wait. AND, shipping is not even that bad for once.

I think Sean is getting me a moon with the date for when we first met in real life *winks loudly - YES YOU CAN WINK LOUDLY* because I really want one with that date because it was the day that changed our relationship completely and I got to hug one of the only people I trust fully and come on, he's fecking cute ;-)

I am a big fan of personalised jewellery. It's a bit more special, and you cannot beat the quality of hand made things. So if you know someone who likes the moon and is into silver jewellery, this would be a PERFECT gift.

DIY: Crystal necklace

You'll need:

Metal thread, crystals (with holes in), a chain, pair of scissors, super glue and a.. jewellery.. thing..

How you do it:

Cut chain to desired length

Cut a piece of metal thread, rather cut it too long than too short!

Add chain to the thread

Make a loop around the chain to secure it

Tighten it

Cut off excess thread and put into the crystal and add a drop of super glue. Repeat on the other side!

Final product:

If you're giving this as a present, find a cute box, put some kind of lining in and bam! Looks very pretty and they will be shocked when you say you made it yourself

I love crystal necklaces and it's super easy to make! Christmas is around the corner, it makes an adorable present. And who doesn't love a home made present? It's personal and you spend time doing it! So I hope you can use this little quick DIY. I had fun making it!

Where to get crystals: Ebay, I got mine from this seller. Else markets, craft shops.