Pallasite Meteorite - Sericho - Exclusive Jewel - Certified Italian Silver Ring - Height: 28.5 mm - Width: 22 mm - 12 g

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Pallasite meteorite Sericho slice set in a certified Italian silver ring, handmade in Italy, originating from the Deserts of Sudan, weight 12 g, dimensions 28.5 × 22 × 22 mm.

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Pallasite meteorite ring, Sericho, Africa, sterling silver
Sericho meteorites, native to Africa, stand out as remarkable specimens in the world of meteorites, especially for their classification as pallasites. Discovered in the deserts of Sudan, these meteorites boast a unique composition, characterized by a striking arrangement of olivine crystals embedded in a iron-nickel matrix. Their origins trace back to the tumultuous era between the mantle and the core of a differentiated asteroid or protoplanet, offering valuable insights into the early stages of planetary formation. The presence of olivine crystals within Sericho meteorites gives scientists a glimpse into the geological processes that once shaped these celestial bodies, shedding light on the dynamic forces at play during the infancy of the solar system. Through the study of these pallasite marvels, researchers unveil the intricate history of planetary differentiation and the cataclysmic events that sculpted the celestial landscape, enriching our understanding of the deep mysteries of the universe. This exceptional ring is built using sterling silver with a slice of olivine-rich minerals embedded in the iron-nickel meteorite.

Jewelry entirely handcrafted and finished by hand in 925 silver at our laboratories.
Italian artisan goldsmithing.

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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Pallasite meteorite ring, Sericho, Africa, sterling silver
Sericho meteorites, native to Africa, stand out as remarkable specimens in the world of meteorites, especially for their classification as pallasites. Discovered in the deserts of Sudan, these meteorites boast a unique composition, characterized by a striking arrangement of olivine crystals embedded in a iron-nickel matrix. Their origins trace back to the tumultuous era between the mantle and the core of a differentiated asteroid or protoplanet, offering valuable insights into the early stages of planetary formation. The presence of olivine crystals within Sericho meteorites gives scientists a glimpse into the geological processes that once shaped these celestial bodies, shedding light on the dynamic forces at play during the infancy of the solar system. Through the study of these pallasite marvels, researchers unveil the intricate history of planetary differentiation and the cataclysmic events that sculpted the celestial landscape, enriching our understanding of the deep mysteries of the universe. This exceptional ring is built using sterling silver with a slice of olivine-rich minerals embedded in the iron-nickel meteorite.

Jewelry entirely handcrafted and finished by hand in 925 silver at our laboratories.
Italian artisan goldsmithing.

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

Type of meteorite
Pallasite Meteorite - Sericho - Exclusive Jewel - Certified Italian Silver Ring
Weight
12 g
Country of origin
Italian Handmade Jewel - Deserts of Sudan
Height
28.5 mm
Width
22 mm
Depth
22 mm
ItalyVerified
14269
Objects sold
98.36%
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