East Africa, Kenya, Sericho, ca. 2016 CE. A splendid fragment of a pallasite meteorite in a sterling silver pendant of a flattened teardrop form. Boasting a metallic hue of silver with translucent inclusions in shades of caramel, toffee, and mocha, this shimmering shard of celestial matter is comprised of kamacite - an alloy of iron and nickel that creates the sparkling luster - as well as olivine, also known as peridot, crystal inclusions. Both sides of the slice have been polished to achieve an incredibly lustrous finish, then covered with a clear glass and strung on a modern cord with a lobster clasp to be wearable. Hold this pendant up to the sun and watch as the light cascades through the open bezel, illuminating the matrix throughout! An "out of this world" adornment that serves as a humbling reminder that we are all made of stardust! Size (pendant): 0.9" W x 1.6" H (2.3 cm x 4.1 cm); (necklace cord): 22.5" L (57.2 cm); sterling silver quality: 92.5% or higher; weight of pendant: 8.8 grams

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, and no wonder - this example is stunning!

Provenance: ex-Sedona, Arizona, USA collection

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#170041

Intact, excellent, and wearable. Pendant stamped "S925" for silver quality.