About Us
At Astra Lunaris, we believe jewelry is far more than ornament, it is a vessel for meaning, memory, and intention
Our curation begins with curiosity and is guided by a reverence for both beauty and truth.
Astra Lunaris believes jewelry is far more than ornamental; it is a vessel for meaning, memory, and intention. Every treasure we offer reflects our core values: a commitment to honoring inherent value, practicing sustainability, trusting destiny, and operating from integrity.
Allison Berger Tiller
Allison Tiller is the founder and curator behind Astra Lunaris, where exceptional vintage jewelry and modern heirlooms are chosen or redesigned for their craftsmanship, history, and enduring beauty.
A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, Allison began her career with Skadden before leading ventures in law, nonprofit, and entrepreneurship.
Outside the jewelry world, she is a PSIA Certified Ski Instructor with Aspen Skiing Company, where she teaches skiers of all ages to build confidence, embrace challenge, and connect with the mountains she calls home.
Today, Allie brings together a lifelong appreciation for history, artistry, and craftsmanship to Astra Lunaris. Every piece is selected for its design, quality, and story - connecting remarkable jewelry with the people who will carry it forward.
Inherent Value
we look beyond labels to honor craftsmanship, quality, and soul. Each bauble we curate holds value not because of prestige, but because of the care with which it was made and the resonance it holds.
Sustainability
We are devoted to preserving both beauty and the planet. Our process emphasizes reuse, repurposing, and revival: rescuing extraordinary pieces from being overlooked or forgotten. We curate and create with intention to minimize waste and maximize meaning
Destiny
We believe our treasures are meant to find you. Whether it’s a gemstone that calls your name or a ring that mirrors a turning point in your life, we trust the magic of alignment, and curate with the belief of love at first sight.
Core Values
We operate with integrity, discernment, and love. Our commitment is not only to aesthetics, but to ethics. We honor the origins of our materials, the artistry of their makers, and the emotional truth of the wearer.
This is jewelry for making memories. Jewelry that holds history, invites presence, and offers something real.
A Legacy Rekindled
Astra Lunaris has deep roots in the jewelry business. On January 1, 1926, the founder's grandfather, Alex Berger, an immigrant from Lithuania, opened Canal Loan & Jewelry Co. in downtown New Orleans. The business was founded on the appreciation of craftsmanship, integrity, and the stories every piece of jewelry carries.
A century later, Allison is honored to continue that legacy in her own way: curating exceptional estate jewelry, and creating modern heirlooms that celebrate artistry and meaning over trends.
This isn’t nostalgia. It’s reclamation - honoring what came before while forging something bold and modern.
"Tradition isn't the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire."
-Gustav Mahler