Allende Meteorite Jewelry Silver Scrollwork Necklace

Allende Meteorite Pendant Necklace in Oxidized Sterling Silver

Our exquisite meteorite jewelry features the famous Allende meteorite, hand-cut and set within a beautifully crafted oxidized sterling silver pendant. This unique piece showcases Victorian scrollwork, giving it a timeless elegance. The pendant is complemented by a durable black cord chain with various length options, allowing for a perfect fit.

Why Choose the Allende Meteorite?

Meteorites are remnants from space, and the Allende meteorite stands out as one of the most significant meteorites to ever reach Earth. On February 8, 1969, it entered our atmosphere, creating a spectacular fireball before shattering and scattering fragments over Pueblito de Allende, Mexico. Since then, it has been avidly collected by scientists and meteorite enthusiasts alike.

The Unique Composition of the Allende Meteorite

While the Allende meteorite may not be known for its visual beauty, its scientific and cosmic significance is profound. It contains tiny nano-diamonds, which, though invisible to the naked eye, are a testament to its unique composition. Additionally, the Allende meteorite features Calcium Aluminum Inclusions (CAIs), which are easily visible as white spots within the meteorite. These CAIs are older than our solar system and may have formed around an ancient supernova, embodying stardust from beyond our galaxy.

A Piece of Stardust in Your Hands

Owning an Allende meteorite pendant is like holding a piece of ancient history. This meteorite contains pre-solar material; stardust that has journeyed through space long before our Earth was formed. This necklace is more than jewelry; it is a connection to the cosmos and a reminder of our universe's wonders.

Allende Meteorite Jewelry Details

• Size: 1" W x 1.5" H x 0.5" D
• Chain Length Options: 18, 20, 22, and 24 inches, featuring lobster claw clasps
• Includes: Certificate of Authenticity, velvet jewelry box, and information about the Allende meteorite

An Eternal Gift of Science and Wonder

Allende meteorites are believed to be fragments from ancient asteroids, some seven hundred million years older than Earth's oldest rocks. In our lifetimes, these meteorites can be seen as "eternal."