This meteorite fell to Earth in 1947, on the Sikhote-Alin Mountains in eastern Siberia. This fall is unique in the history of meteorites because even though it was a large fall the fragments from it are both unique and beautiful. Some pieces are shrapnel like while others are thumbprinted or regmaglypted specimens.
We have wire wrapped this beautiful meteorite in a swirling open cosmic design. It is suitable for evening wear or casual.
Shipped with Certificate of Authenticity, information about the Sikhote-Alin meteorite and an attractive crushed velvet jewelry box.
Size: 1 5/8" L X 1 1/2" W X 1/2" D, Weight: 43.2 grams. Exotic space jewelry!
Meteorites are believed to be small fragments of asteroids, broken off and ejected mainly from the asteroid belt. They are about seven hundred million years older than the oldest rocks on Earth, making them, in our brief lifetimes “eternal.”Great gift for any special occasion or "just because."
Suitable for a large framed person, male or female. Chain not included.