Genuine Gibeon Meteorite Pendant, 925 Sterling Silver, 20mm- Unique Meteorite Jewelry

This stunning 925 sterling silver pendant is inlaid with an authentic Gibeon Meteorite. About 600 million years ago, a massive meteoroid hurtled through space before crashing into the land that would, many millennia later, become known as Namibia. During its Earthbound journey, it shattered, sending more than 100 meteorites shooting toward our planet, leaving blazing trails in their wake. A large portion of these space rocks were found around the village of Gibeon, earning them the name Gibeon Meteorites. Even before the start of the Iron Age, local people used the meteorites to make iron tools and weapons.

The unique lines on the surface of Gibeon Meteorites are known as Widmansttten patterns, and are the result of cooling in outer space over billions of years, as well as the effects of extreme heat as the meteorite traveled through the Earths atmosphere. This rare phenomenon does not occur naturally on Earth, and is what gives Gibeon Meteorites their distinct appearance. As with all fine jewelry, please remove your meteorite jewelry before swimming, showering, and bathing, and avoid exposing your jewelry to salt water. We also recommend that you do not expose your jewelry to any household cleaners or chemicals, especially those that contain bleach or strong acids, as these chemicals can damage the jewelry.