9 Lucky Crescent

[Hilda Bagnoli]

Evermesmerised by the Ocean and the Moon, we dive into the mystical and subconscious with powerful yet peaceful symbolism and emotive narratives. The beauty and magic of the Moon and the Ocean are inextricably linked, with the moon pulling the waves, and in turn, mother ocean cleansing and giving life. The Moon is a powerful symbol of Intuition, clarity and the Soul, and the ocean is a symbol of the collective subconscious, emotion and wisdom. With Goddess of the Ocean, Yemaya, as key inspiration, her intriguing symbols of a crescent moon, fan, water droplet, sun rays and shield are all featured throughout the collection. Intricately etched surface detailing from original illustrations and delicate granulation give a feel of ancient treasures from times past, and rich organic surfaces textures add a luxurious, yet modern edge.

This dainty moon charm bracelet is edged in delicate granulation and has 3 tiny water droplets signifying the ocean being pulled by the moon. The perfect dainty gold bracelet for everyday delicate layering.

Imagine a delightful pastry filled with the sweet-tart flavors of strawberries and rhubarb, all wrapped up in a flaky, golden crescent ring. This strawberry rhubarb crescent ring is perfect for brunches, showers, or any occasion where you want to impress with a delicious and beautiful pastry!

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Arrange the triangles in a circle on the parchment paper, leaving a 4 inch circle in the center; the triangles will overlap. It should look like a sun. Spoon the pie filling onto half of the crescent roll (the half closest to the center of the circle).

Consider long noodles. Now, this tradition is Chinese and only Chinese. The long noodle promises long life. Thing is, to get the luck of long life, you need to slurp those long noodles, unbroken, into your mouth. Cutting them could be dangerous to your longevity.

Last, and to me best are the round foods, and the symbology behind them. Beans, the citruses, cornbread baked in a skillet, and many of the sweets, besides their other lucky qualities, are all round. Surely, circularity is his may be the most powerful symbol of all: like the circular wedding ring, roundness speaks of eternity, of the cycle of life, and how what goes around comes around.

And so we closed with a round sweet dessert, a Citrus Golden Ring Cake, with a citrusy glaze, different enough in feeling and flavor that it does not duplicate the Citrus Pico de Gallo. If tightly wrapped (and well-hidden), it can easily be made two or three days in advance. Though it does not look fancy, and is quite easily put together, it is astonishingly delicious; I know of two people who requested annually for their birthday cake.

Some mythologies consider blacksmiths magical craftsmen because they seem to toy with fire and manipulate iron with ease. Both fire and iron are thought to have the ability to scare away bad spirits and since horseshoes are made from fire and iron, it makes sense they too, should hold power.

A horseshoe cast in iron with its smooth graceful shape was convenient to carry around or place above a doorway. Far more pleasing than an iron rod. To these believers, the horseshoe was simply a handsome piece of iron that could keep them safe.

The crescent shape has everything to do with the wax and wane of the moon, and as luck would have it, the horseshoe is crescent-shaped. People used to feel the crescent moon, either coming or going, influenced crop production and many other things, depending on when and where you lived and the religion you followed.

In ancient times some felt as though the horseshoe resembled the body of a serpent. Admittedly, you have to stretch your imagination a little to make that fit. However, if we think back to the bifurcated properties of a horseshoe you can imagine one end being the head of the snake and the other being the tail.

Many felt iron also had medicinal properties. The treatments varied widely but it was a common understanding that a cast horseshoe and its nails could remedy such ailments as whooping cough, hernias, gastric issues, rickets and even hiccups. In some cases, just the shape of a horseshoe branded into a wood plate was enough to cure what ailed you.

This handmade crescent moon ring is perfect to wear alone or stack them with your favorite stacking rings. Made with sterling silver and a hand cut crescent hammered moon.

This magical feminine ring is simple and minimal.

We create jewelry to be more than adornments, our jewelry is designed to be worn every day, becoming an extension of your essence. Each piece is a meaningful expression of your unique personality. Every piece tells a story that resonates with your heart."

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