Tears From The Moon

What a crescent moon necklace represents is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Because the moon goes through a 28-day cycle, many people associate the crescent with womanhood and femininity. You can shop a selection of crescent moon necklaces on 1stDibs.

Perhaps the most famous painting that has the moon and stars in it is The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. Produced in 1889, the painting shows a turbulent landscape beneath a dramatic night sky. Many other paintings have also depicted the moon and stars. Some notable examples include Joan Miró's Femme, Lune, Etoile; Giovanni di Paolo's The Creation of the World and The Expulsion from Paradise; Adam Elsheimer's The Flight Into Egypt and Francisco Goya's Witches’ Sabbath. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of paintings.

The moon phases of a Patek Philippe mean that certain watches created by the legendary Swiss brand are equipped with dials that will display phases of the lunar cycle. A Patek Philippe watch with a complication that allows for moon-phase tracking comes with instructions to guide you through the process. A calculator tool on the Patek Philippe website, featured in the “Settings” section, can be of help in setting the watch to accurately track the lunar cycle. Shop a range of Patek Philippe watches with moon-phase functionality on 1stDibs.

To read the moon dial on a grandfather clock, use the numbers and markings that appear along the outer edge. For example, if "20" is in the 12 o'clock position, the lunar cycle is currently on its 20th day. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of grandfather clocks.

How you adjust a Patek Philippe watch with moon-phase functionality is going to depend on the model. Each PP watch with a complication that allows for moon-phase tracking comes with instructions to guide you through the process. A calculator tool on the Patek Philippe website, featured in the “Settings” section, can be of help. The tool shows you how to position the dial to begin accurately tracking the phases of the moon according to today’s date. To use it, simply enter the current month, day and year and press the "calculate" button. Shop a range of Patek Philippe watches with moon-phase functionality on 1stDibs.