This one of a kind pendant contains a meteorite slice set in a fine silver bezel which has been set into an 14kt gold filigree frame with 14kt gold lobster claw clasp and beads.

The pendant measures 1 ¼” (3.2 cm) from the top of the 1/3 ct. faceted garnet trillion to the bottom and it is just under 7/8” (2.1 cm) wide. It is strung on a 16” strand of beautifully faceted sparkling deep red garnets. The meteorite slice has been cut, ground, polished and etched with alcohol to allow the crystalline structure to be seen. It is an iron meteorite consisting of an iron-nickel metal alloy. The distinctive crystalline structure has bands containing low and high levels of nickel known as Widmanstatten texture.

Meteorites are rocks of extraterrestrial origin. Of all the diverse kinds of meteorites, these iron-nickel meteorites are the most prized as gemrocks. The surface on this particular piece looks like little pyramids. The interesting lines and striations are associated with the crystal formation. The patterns form only deep inside planetary bodies that take millions of years to cool. Iron never crystallizes this way on Earth's surface, so metal showing these patterns on Earth are definitely from a meteorite.

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Truly unusual, this unique necklace with be enjoyed for generations!