Aster necklace
Aster necklace
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Aster necklace
Designer: Mociun
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The stunning center piece of this cluster is a round cut blue sapphire. Wear on its own or stack with other necklaces for a unique look.
Our curator
Metal Durability
Made of solid 18 karat yellow gold, with the piece comprising one single type of metal. May need an occasional polish if worn regularly to maintain its shine.
Brand Recognition
"Caitlin Mociun designs modern, fairytale-like jewellery. Along with beautiful design, she has developed a group of loyal followers, who love her use of second-hand antique diamonds and one of a kind engagement rings."
Product details
Metals
Yellow gold
A precious and highly durable metal which comes in different golden hues depending on its purity.
18 kt
75.0% gold content, a warm buttery yellow hue and considered the most classic gold. An exclusive as well as durable precious metal. 18kt gold is hypoallergenic and generally safe for people with sensitive skin.
Solid
Made of a single, solid precious metal or metal alloy. Highly durable, can always be re-polished to regain its shine after wear.
Polished
The surface has been polished to give it a bright shine. It can always be re-polished to regain its shine after wear.
Gemstones
Sapphire
0.17 carat
The unit of weight for diamonds, equivalent to 0.2 grams.
Diamond
Size and fit
Pendant necklace
Spring clasp
Lock
18inches
Length
Mociun
Uses antique diamonds- Cult following
- Independent designer
- Known for clusters of gemstones
Designer Interview
Caitlin Mociun: "Humans have always had a desire to adorn themselves (so it seems from our history!). Humans use symbols like jewellery to identify things about other people."
What’s your background?
A California native, I began traveling at the age of 12, spending six years living throughout Asia and Europe, with extended stays in Malaysia and Prague, before earning a BFA in textiles at the Rhode Island School of Design.
Did you always want to be a jewellery designer?
I did not. When I was younger, I wanted to be a fashion designer. Which I did professionally (also under the name Mociun) for 6 years. When I was doing that I really wanted to get back into a fine art and installation art practice but it was easy for me to make and sell clothing so that is what I did, I did not enjoy it. When I started experimenting with jewellery, I felt happy and content with that practice.
You characterise yourself as a curator and a creator, in which ways?
I would say a creator first and a curator second. I design all the jewellery that we sell at Mociun and I act as the creative director for the company. Which means I do most of the styling for our photoshoots (along with one of my long-time employees who also does our photography and all our digital content and IG). I also curate the selection of home goods along with my buyer in our store in Brooklyn/online store.
You use unique gemstones; can you tell me about the sourcing of them?
I have worked very hard over the years to find the right sources of gemstones for my work. Not only am I looking for beautiful and unique stones but who we buy from is also important to me. I do my best to know as much about the materials that I buy as possible. We have found a number of sources that also care about the environment and the people who mine and cut stones. I always go to them first before I use our sources that do not have sustainability as a large part of their practice.