Sericho Pallasite Meteorite Pendant in Sterling Silver Bezel

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Modern Jewelry, ca. 4.5–5 billion years old. Space, Main Group Pallasite meteorite, found near Sericho, Isiolo County, Kenya. Formed ca. 4.5 billion years ago. A striking pendant set with a polished slice of the Sericho pallasite, one of the most celebrated meteorite finds of recent years. The window reveals a dense mosaic of olivine crystals in rich tones of amber, cognac, honey and deep garnet-brown. They are suspended in a lustrous silver-grey matrix of nickel-iron, traced with fine metallic veins. The slice is framed in a bright sterling silver bezel with a polished bail and hangs from a black cord Size of pendant: 2" L x 1.125" W (5.1 cm L x 2.9 cm W); necklace cord: 21" L x 0.125" W (53.3 cm L x 0.3 cm W). Pallasites are among the rarest and most beautiful of all meteorites, accounting for only a tiny fraction of known falls and finds. They are thought to form at the boundary between the metal core and rocky mantle of a differentiated asteroid, shattered by an ancient collision early in the solar system’s history. Sericho is prized for its high olivine content and the warm, translucent glow of its crystals, which light up dramatically when held to the light. A wearable fragment of a long-lost protoplanet, older than the Earth itself. SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700. PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item #204985

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