East Africa, Kenya, Sericho, ca. 2016 CE. A gorgeous fragment of a pallasite meteorite in a sterling silver bezel as a wearable ring! The triangular shard is heavily polished to a lustrous finish and flat face to show off the celestial material and unique fractures throughout. Pallasite is composed primarily of iron with some nickel content known as kamacite, that contains pockets of olivine crystal inclusions throughout- as seen here. The setting rests on band with a hammered exterior texture and flat interior, perfect for everyday wear! Size (pallasite face): 0.64" L x 0.60" W (1.6 cm x 1.5 cm); (band opening): 0.7" L (1.8 cm); silver quality: 92.5 % or higher; weight: 5.9 grams; US ring size: 7

This meteorite landed in Kenya in prehistoric times, but the extraterrestrial stones were not identified as pallasite material until 2016. Two herders came across the strewn field while searching for a wayward camel, and they realized the striking similarities these strange rocks had with meteorites, so they collected many samples, which were later confirmed as pallasites. People living the area had collected these stunning stones for years, not realizing they came from outer space!

Provenance: ex-Sedona, Arizona, USA collection

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Minor nicks to meteorite slice, otherwise intact and secure in setting. Ring band is excellent and this piece is wearable!