Unique Meteorite Impact - Tektite Gemstone - Silver Ring - Certified Italian Jewelry - Height: 27 mm - Width: 22 mm- 9 g - (1)

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Silver ring featuring a natural Moldavite tektite from the Czech Republic, set as the Unique Meteorite Impact - Tektite Gemstone, in Italian craftsmanship.

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Artisan jewelry with green tektite, made in Italy — This splendid ring features a natural Moldavite centerpiece set in silver, a jewel that combines the elegance of Italian craftsmanship with the rarity of a gemstone of extraterrestrial origin. Moldavite, an olive-green tektite, is famous for its distinctive texture and natural inclusions that testify to its cosmic origin. Moldavite is a natural glass formed about 15 million years ago, during the impact of a giant meteor in what is now the Czech Republic. The extreme heat and pressure generated by the impact fused earthly rocks, flinging them into the atmosphere and letting them fall back as glassy droplets that solidified into unique, sculptural shapes. Each piece of Moldavite is a fragment of this catastrophic event, a tangible reminder of the power of nature and space. The Moldavite set in this ring retains its raw, untreated form, displaying the characteristic corrugated surfaces and internal air bubbles typical of this rare mineral. Its deep green coloration, with subtle color variations, catches the light in a fascinating way, making every angle and every hollow a point of visual interest. The irregular surface is not a defect, but a precious testament to its natural formation process. The ring design has been carefully crafted to maximize the intrinsic beauty of Moldavite, with a silver setting that embraces and protects the gem, emphasizing its silhouette and color. Italian craftsmanship ensures a high-quality finish, turning a simple mineral into a sophisticated and characterful jewel, suitable for both collectors and anyone seeking a distinctive accessory with strong symbolic impact. It is an ideal piece for those who appreciate jewelry with a deep history and fascinating origin.

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Artisan jewelry with green tektite, made in Italy — This splendid ring features a natural Moldavite centerpiece set in silver, a jewel that combines the elegance of Italian craftsmanship with the rarity of a gemstone of extraterrestrial origin. Moldavite, an olive-green tektite, is famous for its distinctive texture and natural inclusions that testify to its cosmic origin. Moldavite is a natural glass formed about 15 million years ago, during the impact of a giant meteor in what is now the Czech Republic. The extreme heat and pressure generated by the impact fused earthly rocks, flinging them into the atmosphere and letting them fall back as glassy droplets that solidified into unique, sculptural shapes. Each piece of Moldavite is a fragment of this catastrophic event, a tangible reminder of the power of nature and space. The Moldavite set in this ring retains its raw, untreated form, displaying the characteristic corrugated surfaces and internal air bubbles typical of this rare mineral. Its deep green coloration, with subtle color variations, catches the light in a fascinating way, making every angle and every hollow a point of visual interest. The irregular surface is not a defect, but a precious testament to its natural formation process. The ring design has been carefully crafted to maximize the intrinsic beauty of Moldavite, with a silver setting that embraces and protects the gem, emphasizing its silhouette and color. Italian craftsmanship ensures a high-quality finish, turning a simple mineral into a sophisticated and characterful jewel, suitable for both collectors and anyone seeking a distinctive accessory with strong symbolic impact. It is an ideal piece for those who appreciate jewelry with a deep history and fascinating origin.

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Details

Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Unique Meteorite Impact - Tektite Gemstone -
Mineral form
Silver Ring - Certified Italian Jewelry
Supplement
925 Silver
Weight
9 g
Country of origin
Czech Republic
Height
27 mm
Width
22 mm
Depth
21 mm
ItalyVerified
14221
Objects sold
98.41%
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