Noctis Crux: Shadow Cross Earrings

A fusion of minimalist elegance and edgy rebellion, the Noctis Crux earrings reimagine the classic cross motif through a modern, genderless lens. Crafted in matte black titanium with subtle brushed detailing, the sleek, geometric design balances sharp angles with softened edges, embodying the "sweet yet cool" aesthetic. The earrings’ understated finish contrasts with a single polished bevel along the cross’s edge, catching light like a sliver of moonlight cutting through darkness.

Noctis Crux was inspired by the quiet defiance of underground artists and poets, and conceived as a wearable manifesto for those who navigate life’s contradictions. Designer Juno Vale, a former punk musician turned jeweler, sought to create a piece that felt both sacred and subversive. The matte black finish, achieved through a proprietary ceramic coating, symbolizes resilience and mystery, while the cross’s clean lines reflect a stripped-back, almost monastic simplicity.

Vale collaborated with a Berlin-based atelier to perfect the earrings’ weight and balance, ensuring they feel as effortless as they look. The design’s subtle asymmetry—a slightly elongated lower arm—adds a touch of unpredictability, mirroring the wearer’s individuality. To wear Noctis Crux is to embrace duality: soft yet strong, timeless yet defiant.